The Sacred has always been. Over millennia our presentations of The Sacred has evolved from rock formations to erecting grand temples, representing man’s concept of the Sacred through art and design.

The ancient Greeks held the home and hearth to be the most private of sacred spaces. A more modern interpretation of communing with the Sacred in our lives could be a quiet room or a tabletop display. 

Whether a grand temple or a corner nook, the intention is the same . . . to maintain the cord which connects us to our source—the Sacred which unites all of life.

 

photo by Charlene Cannan

 

Awakening To The Sacred Within

The most sacred space is within each of us. It lives in us, expresses through us, and at its most powerful apex infiltrates us all as a collective. Sacred is that which we are—as an individual expression, as well as the totality of all that is. Do you feel the sacredness that you are as you go through your day? Would you like to connect more with that internal presence?

In today’s world it can be challenging to just stop for a moment, close our eyes and take in a few deep breaths. With so many demands for our attention I think it’s clear . . . we allow ourselves the indulgence of distraction here, there, and everywhere! It’s just downright overwhelming sometimes. So what can we do about that?

 

Don’t just do something, sit there!

After sitting and listening in the silence, when we least expect it, an idea can float towards us and we capture it as an ‘ah-ha’ moment—a realization of possibility that we were not able to grab a hold of before.  We couldn’t see it or hear it calling to us because our minds were filled with so much noise—all that mental commotion interferes with our ability to receive the download.

In quieting the mind we allow thought to do whatever it does—pay no mind to it. We place our focus and attention on our breath—inhaling deeply into the belly and then releasing any constriction as we exhale.

 

Sacred Thinking

Just because we receive a thought doesn’t mean we have to give it our attention or act on it. It may not be ours. Sure, it ran across the ticker-tape of our mind, but that doesn’t mean we own it. It might belong to the programming from the world of the 5 senses—an opinion from a friend, or our inner critic having its way with us. It doesn’t become ours until we choose to believe it so. 

“Seek the Path, do not seek attainment. Seek for the Path within yourself. Do not expect to hear the truth from others, nor to see it, or read it in books. Look for the truth in yourself, not without yourself.” 

                                                                                                                  P.D. Ouspensky

Through internal listening we are gently nudged towards an awareness that can wake us from autopilot mode. As we become more aware of what we are thinking, we are exercising our release from the captivity of the programmed mind— sleepwalking through our day, living life by default rather than choice. Once we experience the wonders of awareness, there is no going back.

Actualizing the Sacred 

 The world of things has no power of itself to deliver on our desires. It shows up for us as a response to what we think and feel through our imaging faculties. Everything we could ever want is first conceived from within ourselves—an idea, a desire. The world of things is an outward demonstration of our inner reality. 

We can utilize this creation power consciously or unconsciously. Utilized consciously we are living from choice. If utilized unconsciously we are at the mercy of the programmed mind with all of its myriad interpretations from the past—more of the same. It responds to the instructions we give it.

If you are seeking, for example, more abundance in your life, feeling yourself  being abundant can shift outcomes.  Think and feel abundant, placing yourself at the center of that atmosphere. Feel and act from the end result you seek—actualize it, make it your reality, even if it’s only for a moment, awakening to that moment several times throughout your day.  See yourself being that which you desire. Not as a future event or from a distance—as if you were a fly on the wall observing from above—but actualize what you want from within yourself, through your own eyes. What does that feel like?  

 

Your heart’s desire is an inside job. You are deserving. Fall in love with yourself, believe in yourself and your ability to connect with Creation Itself—that’s who you are.

 Sacred Walking

Walking while engaging the natural world offers us a similar dynamic. The simple act of being there is often all that is needed to step into another dimension. As we walk, we can so effortlessly dissolve into a state of calm where we are free of stress and anxiety—just for now. The mind with all of its concerns will be waiting for us upon returning to routine and our daily tasks.

Just knowing that feeling of peace, even if it’s fleeting, has the power to heal and bring us back to the place where we are awake and aware. As we tap into feeling our inner sacredness, we open ourselves up to a spaciousness that is boundless in its gifts and grace. 

A World Of Infinite Possibility

There is so much available to us at any given moment, but we have to do our part in the Creation process. Step into the life you want, align with what you desire, feel it, know it, expect it—grabbing the wheel and driving the car in the direction of what you want.

Knowing what we want is the first step, and we need clarity of mind for that.

When we unplug from default mode—the endless loop of the programmed mind—we are sending out an invitation to join with the Sacred, our place of peace and well-being.

 

. . . And the mind chatter that we so often identify with? Now that we are investing our time and attention on our own internal guidance and incorporating those moments in our daily round, the mind chatter is increasingly relegated to the back seat. That is its rightful place. Fear and doubt may still be lurking, but the good news is we’re not obligated to allow it entrance. “No thank you!  You sit down now and be quiet.”

Before you go . . .

• Pause
• Take a deep breath—inhaling through the nose as you allow your belly to expand
• Hold it at the top for a few seconds
• Release the breath—exhaling through the mouth, and as you let it go, express your vocal chords with a hushed ‘ah’ sound

Repeat 3 times . . . and remember to carry with you wherever you go, a peaceful heart.