Alone time is precious. Quiet moments sitting at the desk with a cup of coffee or meandering in the small fields amongst the signs of Spring. Day dreaming whenever there is an opportunity, staring at the lake or photographing the small birds outside the window.
I would never, ever tire of practicing this kind of “finding yourself again”.
The work space is still a bit of a moveable feast but I am drawing on a life time of “letting go” experience when things don’t turn out as expected. As the eldest of 4 girls, not a stitch of clothing was ever off limits to any of them and my Barbie doll was covered in blue biro tattoos and a badly drawn moustache. As a result I travel lightly enough through life……
But I do get very attached to Mother Earth, the *Wild Mother and to the fabric of the places I spend time in. Small groves of trees and certain banks of flowers will comfort me in ways I can’t fathom. I seek out the quiet and untrampled on the one hand and the ancient on the other. Sacred spaces, places with soul.
Soon I am soothed and at home. Gnarled lichens developing on Blackthorn trees, tangled spider villages on the Gorse bushes, early morning dew turning to fat drops on every leaf. And yes, as Campbell says, I find myself and all the good stuff about being here in these small mysteries.
Where do you find your sacred space?
*Women who run with wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Also posted on Vision and Verb today
In the back garden, on the bench in memory of my Dad.
Perfect x
I find my sacred space in the morning stillness of my garden. There I pick berries for breakfast, flowers for a vase inside (soon, soon!) and some greens for dinner. For me there is nothing like it–the energy comes into me as if by transfusion. There I feel alive and part of the wholeness of the world.
I know exactly what you mean Susie, thank you for transfusion:~)
One of my favorite quotes is from an old Irish story: "I write well in a forest of trees." Nature is my sacred space, wherever I can sink my toes into soft grass and listen to the chorus of birdsong and rushing water. Then I am home. A beautiful post and a wonderful quote, Catherine. Thank you.
Jill yes nature is indeed our true home, thank you for the reminder:~)
I live in an urban setting. In a California city dominated by multi-national and national agricultural companies, parts of this city are tattered with gang activity. At times it feels to be foreign place. But my morning walk, in my neighborhood, focuses my thoughts and brings me into the present moment, which is always sacred.
Sounds amazing Deb, I would love to walk there just to feel that energy. Inspiring how you "find yourself" there too…….
It will be no surprise to say that my sacred space would be beside the sea. If I can't achieve this it would be anywhere outside! Sarah x
O me too I love the sea and you certainly bring that wonderful energy to us all the time in your words and images Sarah!
It's no surprise that for so many of us a sacred space is outside away from the confines of buildings and wherever there is fresh air. I admire Deb that she can find peace in more challenging surroundings. For me peace is found walking in the countryside, listening to birdsong and feeling the sun on my back. Philippa xx
Bring on the sun Philippa!
Sacred space can be so different for everyone, nature seems to come the fore in special places. My special time where I find my "peace", is early morning, wandering in the garden, listening and watching the world wake up. I feel sad for those, who cannot find that peace within themselves.
O yes I love watching everything wake up!
Getting up close and personal with nature is where I 'find' myself – in the arms of Mother Nature.
Me too Elaine:~)
My sacred space is in the garden or down at the allotment, both places where I can be close to nature and experience peace and stillness
I get that too, so many of us love that…….
Just found your lovely blog through Blue Borage, your photos are great..look forward to following you…
My space is my local park, most days I can find a space there to be on my own (and the dog), I am trying to record all the trees at the moment, have recorded birds, flowers, etc.Every day I discover something new…just love it.
Would love to see your record of the trees…….I think that's very similar to what I do myself…..thanks for contributing Amanda:~)
Most definitely in nature! Love the photos!
And surely in the streets of NYC too Gotham Girl!!!
What gorgeous photos – I love the last one! Right now my sacred space is in our guest room, mothering all my little seedlings coming up. When I tend to them, all my worries and cares just seem to drop away. Once the snow melts, my sacred space will probably move outside. Isn't it interesting how soothing nature is? When my kids were babies, going outside was sometimes the only thing that would calm them.
That's a lovely memory about your kids going outside……I think that was true of my kids too….babies love light and shadow play don't they……..
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