Journal 05 - “The Art of Sacred Spaces”

Sunday, 07 September, 2025.

Jai Shree Krishna! 🦚

We often think wellness means escaping — to a beach, a mountain, a retreat. But the

truth is, sukoon begins in a corner of your own home.

A sacred space doesn’t have to be big or fancy. It can be as small as a chair near your

window, a mat on the floor, or a tray on your desk. What makes it sacred is not size —

it’s intention.

Why Our Mind Craves It

Our mind is porous. It absorbs the energy of the space we live in. Think of the last

time you walked into a messy room — didn’t your head feel cluttered too? And

remember when you lit a candle in the evening — how suddenly the room, and your

mood, both softened?

This isn’t random. It’s psychology + energy both.

Psychology: Our brain makes associations. A candle flame signals calm. A plant

signals freshness. Over time, these become cues that switch the nervous system

into rest mode.

Energy: In Indian thought, every object carries prana. A diya, a tulsi plant, even a

bowl of water shifts the vibration of a space. When you mindfully place such

objects together, you create an energy field of calm.

No wonder our ancestors had chowks with tulsi, evening diyas, and rangoli at the

entrance. These weren’t just “traditions” — they were tools to tune the mind and

spirit.How to Create Your Sacred Space

Sacredness is not about marble temples or expensive interiors. It’s about intention.

Here’s how you can start today:

1. Pick Your Spot

Find a corner that feels natural. A balcony with morning sun. A desk that you

actually use. Even a tiny window sill works. Don’t overthink size — 2x2 is enough.

2. Anchor with Objects of Intention

Bring in the five elements to balance the space:

Prithvi (Earth): A small plant, a bowl of soil, or your microgreen tray.

Jal (Water): A glass of water, a small bowl of sea salt, or a shell from the ocean.

Agni (Fire): A beeswax candle, a diya, or even soft fairy lights.

Vayu (Air): Incense, a feather, or just fresh air from an open window.

Aakash (Ether): A piece of art, a poem, or silence itself.

3. Make it Personal

Add one thing that holds your story — your diary, a stone from a trip, a photograph

that makes you laugh. This is what transforms a space from decorative to sacred.

4. Add a Ritual

Decide one small act that belongs only to this corner.

Sip your chai slowly here every morning.

Write one line in your journal every night.

Light a candle at sunset.

Sit for 5 minutes with your eyes closed.

It doesn’t need to be grand. The repetition is what makes it powerful.

The Deeper Philosophy

Sacred spaces are not just corners — they are anchors. In a life that often feels

scattered, they remind us of balance.

Think of them as a friend. A friend who always waits for you. Whether you come with

chaos, silence, joy, or tears, your space will hold it.This is also why it’s important to keep the space clean and uncluttered. Not in a strict, OCD

way — but because the space mirrors your state of mind. Dust it, refresh it, maybe change

a flower once a week. Each time you tend to the space, you’re tending to yourself.

And when you return to it daily, it begins to carry your energy too. Your breath, your

thoughts, your presence — the space absorbs it. Over time, simply sitting there will feel like

entering your own aura of calm.

The Sacred Ordinary

You don’t need a mandir with bells. You don’t need an altar with expensive idols. You

don’t even need to call it spiritual.

Sacredness is hidden in the ordinary.

The chair where you always sit with your morning tea.

The mat where your cat curls up in the sun.

The desk where you write postcards.

When you look at it with intention, even these become rituals. Even these become

sacred.

Takeaway

Sacred spaces are not about grandeur. They’re about whispers. About reminding you

that you belong — to your home, to your body, to your breath.

So don’t wait for a perfect house or a yoga retreat. Start today. One diya. One plant.

One object that carries your story. That’s all it takes.

And when life feels too much, you’ll always know where to return.

Thank you for pausing with me this Sunday. May your corner of sukoon grow with

you.

Warmly,

Nidhi 🪷