A Space to Honor You

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I like the quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., "Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts."  However, my love once showered my home, the house where I live today. It felt cozy, and I loved this space when it felt like it reflected a life filled with hope. But, as my marriage fell apart and the love dissipated for my ex-husband, the walls suddenly became dull, the energy of my home space felt like it seeped away, and I was left feeling exhausted in a toxic space. The home I once loved felt so harsh and unwelcoming. As the life drained out of me, it drained out of my sacred space. I hated feeling so uncomfortable there; my home turned into a house. It was a traumatic experience, and it took some time to regain my momentum and recreate my space. I repainted, used white sage in my home to clear the negativity, rearranged and replaced the furniture, and implemented Feng shui. I meditated, drew, wrote, and returned to a healthier me. My children were a big part of my recovery as I leaned into their well-being, and we worked to feel our cohesive energy again. As my spirit surfaced, the house was revamped and again became my home, a container holding safe and sacred love. It is possible to clear a space and make it your own. You can do it through heart work. I had projected much of my pain outwardly, became aware of this, and then grieved to release it. To learn more, check out Everyday Health. 

It might sound silly, but there is a difference between living in a house and living in a home. My hope for all of you is that your space honors your well-being and gives you a therapeutic hug every time you step into your home. I believe home is truly a space outside your body that is your essence; it’s your heart space, much like the quote's meaning that was shared above. 

What are your thoughts?