I remember the first time I saw a home altar at a friend’s house; a moving tribute to Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, with flowers, an image and candles near. I felt an instant connection, and that first exposure to a home altar has led to a life of more reverence and devotion than I’d ever imagined.
Altars are places of connection, serving as points of prayerful attention in my home. I have altars on my bookshelves, in my office space, my kitchen, my yoga and meditation corner, even my bathtub. With this short post, a few suggestions for how to create your own altar spaces around your home and practice spaces.
Create your own altar spaces with one or a few of these items:
Words of Wisdom: Mantras, quotes, passages that hold meaning for you.
Family (or Soul Family) Photos: Connecting with ancestors via images of your family, present and passed, keeps them close and reminds you of the light they’ve brought to your world.
Deities: Whether statues (murtis) or images, if you’re inspired to keep aspirational deities close, they too can serve as reminders to stay consistent with your practices.
Camilla says
Thank you for sharing!
I definitely want to start putting up mantras and quotes that resonate with me to keep them as reminders in daily life 🙂
xo
Cami