5 Ways to Create Sacred Spaces That Will Effortlessly Attract Success
by Dr. Krista Wells, The Military Spouse Coach®
When I think about sacred spaces, I imagine walking on the beach and feeling that connection to our higher power. And the cool thing is that now I can tap into it when I am at my desk. Many professional military spouses think the only path to success is more hard work, bigger goals, but over the years I have found that creating sacred space is actually more powerful and enthusiasm trumps discipline.
Go buys some fresh flowers for your desk or stop in that favorite coffee house and watch how it sparks your creativity. Something magical happens when nature, contemplation, and meditation are all aimed at worthwhile endeavors—we realize that the small voice within each of us is indeed sacred, and its so much easier to hear that still small voice answer our biggest questions such as, what is the next best action step that I need to take? Focus on what you want, without too much worry on how it will occur.
Our surroundings strongly influence our moods, directly impacting our productivity and ability to travel along our roads to success. Therefore, designing spaces that serve our greater good and give us positive vibrations will help us move forward. In my coaching practice, I have seen the benefit of paying more attention to the physical and mental spaces in your life and I am so impressed with the direct impact on success. Journaling in the early morning and taking quiet time in places you love is magical, so if you ever feel stuck just trust the process and carve out this time.
Take a few moments to think about how your physical surroundings and imagine them improved. What does your bedroom look like? What does your morning routine include? What does your ideal office space look like? Is your car tidy? What does your closet need? If you achieved all of your goals, what habits and rituals would be important to you? What are some of your favorite spots to go and just think? Many of the answers to creating sacred spaces are individualized but I offer five examples to help get you started closing the gap between how things are now and creating more of a flow.
5 Examples of Creating Sacred Spaces
1. Allow Your Space To Show Off Who You Are
I wanted my office in town to feel like a bed and breakfast, so I lined the walls with books and I displayed different flavored teas for my coaching clients to choose from. Most importantly, the office space feels like an extension of who I am. What can you begin designing that best support your newest endeavor?
2. Seize Sacred Moments That Put You In The Zone
My “in the moment” can happen during a work brainstorming session or when I am watching one of my son's baseball games or listening to the National Anthem. Start noticing when you lose track of time and completely embrace the present moment. Imagine living like that more often. Write a list of what puts you in that “perfect zone”?
3. Embrace Sacred Symbols That Remind You of Your Goals
The next time you go to the ocean, keep a seashell and put it on your desk. The more we recognize the places where we feel at one with ourselves, the easier it is to surround ourselves with visual reminders. What symbols, meaningful artwork, favorite seashells, or family heirlooms can quickly remind you of your dreams?
4. Use Sacred Spaces To Solve Your Problems or Guide You
Creating space between you and whatever problem or challenge you may be facing allows time for meditative reflection. This space can be filled with meditation or prayer, reading, or writing. If you were traveling to an island for 6 months, what story would you write, what books would you pack?
5. Allow Sacred Spaces To Help You Live In Gratitude
Carving out a sacred space for faith can be paramount to your overall success and life satisfaction. As your faith increases, you will get clearer ideas about what you want to do next and be able to trust that life is unfolding gracefully before your eyes. Balancing gratitude with an openness to receive even more creates success to flow. What blessings can you notice in your life right now?
Dr. Krista Wells is a certified professional coach dedicated to empowering military spouses. In her private practice, she focuses on improving her clients' health, increasing their wealth, and strengthening their relationships. In addition to her private clients, Krista offers keynote speeches, workshops for organizations and military bases, and writes for various military publications. She recently launched The Military Spouse Show podcast in an effort to expand her reach and connect with the broader military spouse community.
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