For a ceremonial space, deep processing, subtle world work we can add another dimension to the field of allowing.
I've called it the space of the new sacred.
where we individually bring in our connection with spirit as we understand it.
We all have this capacity to call upon the divine forces.
It is a stepping away from the guru, the priest, the priestess or the spokes person to call upon the light/spirits and hold the field for us.
Instead it is a stepping into own authority and bringing in that which comes from a genine heart + our humble prayers, guarding spirits, power animals, God and the Galaxies or how we picture and perceive our spiritual field. Holding our own field in the shared space..
A FIELD OF SUBTLE INCLUSION AND HIGHER/DEEPER CONNECTEDNESS
In what I here call 'Space of the New Sacred', everyones individual, personal spirituality and approach to the path of life and spirit is cherished and welcomed.
To build a sacred space involves an awareness towards the subtleties in our field.
It involves opening to subtle sensing and to being held, guided, supported by 'somenthing bigger' .
It may support my spiritual and personal processes - that which is happening through my body, mind, heart, soul...
The new sacred is a space serving any path heading for light / heart / a higher truth / sacred body / spirit / union... you name it...
It is a space to embody our spirit and wisdom,
embracing all we are and that which we can become.
A space to reach in, reach out, rich high up and deep down for connectedness.
THE 'SACRED' IS ANCIENT - IT'S IN EVERYTHING.
I treasure it as an honour and care for all life and cosmic energy that we and everything consist of.
I associate feeling sacred with being respectful in the heart, including a deeper presence in all that we do.
THE 'NEW' INCLUDES ALL WE PERCIEVE TO BE OF 'GOOD' WILL
- I may recognise 'the good' by how it makes me feel peaceful, centered and strong and compassionate at heart.
We are invited to bring in/call upon all the subtle fields of 'good' that humans can connect with.
Here 'the divine' may be the same as some of us associate with God and it may be very different.
- It may involve realms that have been called blasphemous/pagan and denied and in some traditional religions.
Here we are allowed free fantacy and use of metaphors
- to express our spiritual/subtle experience
The 'space of the new sacred' includes everything we can connect with to receive guidance and co-create with a higher consciousness for a greater purpose.
INCLUDES THE BODY
We are invited into our wild nature. The sacred body - body as a temple', the body and the life forces.
They can be a guide of truth and a source of joy, creativity and deeper/higher connection.
We may experience the energies of source running through our body and beyond.
It may be
- in and out of body experiences - a merging with the natural elements
- contact with the animal worlds, the more-than-human - all subtle and sensual contact we may have with 'nature'
THE HIGHER REALMS
- often are seperated from a body experience. I dont see it that way - I sense it all in my body.
The higher realms of religion, shamanic traditions, ancient wisdom, angelic or galactic entities are all invited.
or however we percieve the higher spirit through our personal experience.
'It' may be experienced as part of our own larger energy field, such as the heart, the higher self, our higher mind and being.
THE NEED TO FIND SILENCE IN AND AROUND ONESELF
As in some traditions, being in a sacred space, involves being quiet and in a state of awe. We may need to be silent in order to sense the sacred spirit.
Sometimes silence is a prerequisite for hearing/sensing the message from the subtle fields.
"In the stilnees of the quiet, if we listen,
we can hear the whisper of the heart
giving strengh to the weakness,
courage to the fear, hope to despair"
~ Howard Thurman ~
THE NEED TO EXPRESS FREELY
- the humble and the bold, - all that may take us on a flow of spiritual guidance and unfoldment.
MAY CALL FOR DEEP EMOTIONAL PROCESSING - TAKING US TO THE HEART
- maybe we are taken through deep pain and sorrow to release and awaken the heart
Maybe other emotions block our flow.
to make sacred space is to honour all that we are