Category: Sacred Spaces
Posts on sacred space — the places that carry power, the ones we build ourselves, and the small rituals that turn an ordinary room into ground worth showing up for.
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5 Sacred Things: Sacred Spaces 3 May 2010
One of the special “sacred” spaces around my home is back patio, where I have several small ceramic or stone birdhouses. Usually a couple of them become homes to finches or wrens every year, but this one little birdhouse is always the most popular. Maybe it’s because of the ferns painted on the sides? I…
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New Feature Coming to the Sacred Spaces Category
One of my most popular features in my previous blog was nicknamed “Five Things Lorna. Once a week, I would post photos of five things that made my home or work space extra special to me and a short blurb explaining the connection. This week, I’ll be restarting that feature here on The Spiritual Eclectic.…
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Don’t Create Rooms Full of Anger and Hurt
Home office photos copyrighted by Lorna Tedder; all rights reserved. I have a spare bedroom I’m painting and refurbishing so that it’ll make a beautiful guest room when my daughter is home from college or has friends over. I didn’t finish it earlier in the year when I was too busy, but I’ve had plenty…
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The Way Life Should Be: Full of Passion
I’m excited. But honestly, I think everything should be exciting. I think that if you don’t feel excited about your work, your hobbies, or the person you’re with, then you should turn your attention to something or someone you can feel passionate about. I’ve just added a few creative passions back into my life after…
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Decluttering and Creating Sacred Space
From the upcoming book, Searching for Serenity: the Spiritual Way to Declutter your Life and Create Sacred Space I’m intrigued by a Tarot card known as the “Two of Swords.” In most decks, the card features a person holding a sword in each hand, often in a defensive position. The visual often reflects two equal…
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6 Ways to Treasure Yourself (Including My Own Favorites)
Cooling off on a hot summer’s day last year, with my bare feet in the fountain on my patio. Photo used with permission. It’s easy to get caught up in everyone else’s world and forget to pamper yourself a little. In fact, pampering yourself can feel downright selfish, even if you did just put in…
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Make Your Magick Work by Using the Law of Attraction
Understand and amplify your magick and rituals by using the Law of Attraction, whether your intent is to manifest love, prosperity, healing, protection, or something else. Making your rituals and spells work is easy if you understand Universal Law. From the Bookshelf The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks — a magical library, forbidden knowledge, and…
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Sacred Space: Create your Own Holy Ground
A new sacred space in my side yard, especially for sitting and watching Mother Nature, fairies, and haphazard falls of sunrays. For a planned book, Searching for Serenity: the Spiritual Way to De-Clutter your Life and Create Sacred Space Create sacred space with altars, consecrated items, and intentions based in Universal Law. From the Bookshelf…
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Raising the Vibration of Your Home
My home is just how I like it. It’s serene, different, and…well, something of a reflection of myself. I love that the men I socialize with romantically as well as guests who visit once a month for a spiritual or intellectual gathering find my home a sanctuary. They tell me that they arrive at my…
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Home Is Where the Spirit Is
My home is sacred, a symbol of my relationship with Deity. And I don’t really care if anyone else thinks so, but it’s my temple and a reflection of all who live and love and sleep within its walls. I don’t defend what’s in my house. And I won’t defend it. I never even considered…
