Pinterest Challenge for week 5 is all about creating a space for reflection, mediation and relaxation and I definitely can use more of that in my life. I was inspired by this Pinterest image and here is the link if your interested: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/172755335695077655/
Step 1: Choose a space. According to the pin this doesn’t have to be a large space or in a separate room. It can be a shelf, the top of a dresser or a little table in the corner. The key is to have it in a place where you can create some peace and tranquility.
Here is what I did: I chose to a spot in my craft room/office. It’s a space of my own, where I write and store the yearly Christmas wrap, but I like the room and it’s a place I can definitely have to myself. The table was my mothers and she used it as a desk while in school. I really love it but it’s fragile so I generally just put scrapbooking things on it. Frank made me the peg board a few years ago for some of my supplies but I definitely don’t need to see that every day. So, I cleaned everything off and chose this as the space I could come into everyday and reflect there with gratitude.
Secondly, your space needs some flair to make it your own. For example, you can choose lace or material that is soothing to you to hang on the walls. Or cover the table, or surface, with special family table linens or doilies, or leave it plain.
I was given the frog flag by one of my closest friends for Christmas who knows that I believe the Frog is my spirit animal (look it up). This way my peg board is covered but I can tie it up anytime I want to use the supplies under it. It was a perfect fit. I already love looking at the imagery and the vibrant colors. I placed a table runner on the desk to protect it from the essential oils and candle wax.
Next, and of vital importance, is the mood you create and how your senses are a part of your self care. Sight: you don’t want hard lights or florescent bulbs as you are trying to mediate or pray. You can choose salt lamps or any type of serene lighting. Sound: you can set up a small water feature or a speaker for music. Smell: get a diffuser for essential oils or, if you prefer, incense or candles.
I choose a very low watt light that is slightly yellow in hue. I also was given a rose quartz globe and light box that I love the look of. I added a diffuser for my essential oil blends and I wish I could share smell-a-vision as it is already more relaxing with lavender and patchouli gently wafting in the air. I have my old phone that only works with wi-fi hidden behind my diffuser with amazon music on. I can play music that I enjoy with just a quick touch.
Finally, and most importantly, add the things that are meaningful to you and will bring you joy, peace, and serenity. Everything on the table should mean something to you, remind you of someone or take you to a place you have wonderful memories of. The point of the space is remind you of all you have to be grateful for; all the people you love and who love you; and inspiration to make the most of the person you are and are becoming.
Everything in my space was given to me by someone special or something I picked up as a remembrance. My space will be different than yours but I hope you recognize how worthy you are of loving yourself enough to create a small space where you can think, journal, pray, meditate or just reflect. I used the area right away and immediately was thankful for this challenge. I love my self-care space!
