Tuesday, September 1, 2009

How To Set Up a Meditation Altar

An altar is simply a sacred space. It is an area to help one to focus on his or her connection with spirit or the divine. When one thinks of an altar, one might think of a church or temple. However, it is entirely possible to create a personal altar in one’s home for one’s personal spiritual practice such as meditation. Meditation is a process requiring focus. Altars help create the energy required for focus, but also as a physical reminder for the mind and spirit to get into the meditative state. Having some continuity in one’s meditation practice helps with fostering deeper connection and more tranquility due to the familiarity, peace, and comfort of the surroundings one creates.

Here are some tips for setting up one’s own meditation altar: (More)

Source: The Examiner

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