4 Steps to Creating a Meditation Space You’ll Actually Use!

A meditation space can be just the inspiration you need to help you get into a meditation routine!

The practice of meditating does not come naturally or easily to many of us. It’s actually the opposite of what we’re inclined to do! And, we get so busy being busy that simply lingering in a state of stillness is a challenge! Therefore, it can be super helpful to create an inviting Zen area in your home to draw you in.

Just as you’re more inclined to work out when have new workout threads, or more motivated to write when you have a new journal, this same concept can apply to your meditation practice!

4 Steps to Creating a Meditation Space You’ll Actually Use!

Meditation is extremely healing. And, it benefits your health in so many ways! When you incorporate meditation into your daily routine, it will transform the quality of your experiences and direction of your life.

However, although you may want to meditate, it can be tough to get started!

How we talk ourselves out of it:

• I don’t have time.
• It doesn’t “work”.
• I’m too busy.
• It’s too touchy feely.
• Only New Age people do that.
• I’m too old to start something new.

And, I’m guilty of saying some of these things myself! But, none of this is true! And, when you entertain a list of excuses, you’re actually telling the Universal power that you’re happy to stay exactly where you are in life.

However, we are all here for the purpose of growth and expansion. And, while your comfort zone is safe and can give you the illusion of having everything under control, you’re not meant to stay there!

That’s where meditation comes in. Meditation can take your life to the next level. And, creating a meditation space is the best way to get started!

Getting Started

Meditation is a wonderful tool you can use now to connect to your deeper self. As a result, you’ll begin co-creating your life with the higher, Universal power. So, instead of simply reacting to the things that happen to you, you can learn how to use every experience as an opportunity for growth and abundance.

When you approach life in this way, wonderful things that you never expected will start occurring. But, don’t take my word for it, find out first hand. Aren’t you curious to see the amazing surprises the Universe has in store for you? And, creating a meditation space in your home will give you the push you need to get started right away!

Visualize

When it’s time to meditate, I like to play the part. I visualize myself waking each morning and going into my special meditation place. I feel comfortable and content as I settle in. I’m proud of my self for making personal growth and self care a priority. And, I see myself reaping the rewards of a regular meditation practice.

This helps me to get into the right head space. Visualization is a powerful technique I use often to spark change in my life!

If you see yourself as someone who meditates, you’re much more likely to stay faithful to your daily practice. Visualizing and making small, purposeful, changes are easy ways to start making the shift!

Create the Perfect Meditation Space

Your surroundings have an strong effect on the way you feel, whether you realize it or not! Your home office may motivate you to get things done. Or, you may feel content and cozy in a living room or your bedroom.

And, the same principle applies to your meditation space. Therefore, it should remind you of your intention to create joy and abundance through your meditation practice. Here are some helpful ideas to create the perfect meditation space.

1. Choose a special area of your home.

Your special area will most likely be your favorite room. But, it could also be your patio or backyard garden. Get creative! You can turn any area of your home into your personal meditation space.

2. Smudge the meditation space to purify the air.

Personally, I’m ultra sensitive to the energy around me. And, we all are to some extent, even if you don’t realize it! So, grab an inexpensive smudging kit and clear any negative vibes that may be trapped in your meditation area.

And, smudging has a lot of benefits for your emotional state, so it’s an important step! According to an article by Susan Patterson in Natural Living Ideas, “The smoke helps to change the molecular structure of both the air and energy, which produces a cleansing effect. As the sense of smell is strongly linked to memory and instinct, smudging is very effective for combating feels of anger, fear, anxiety, grief and depression.”

3. Bring in spiritual decor.

You want to create a beautiful space, but don’t go overboard. Too much clutter can be a distraction, so keep it spacious and open.

I have a sitting Buddha and a soy candle. Sometimes I bring in fresh flowers from my garden. Bringing the outdoors indoors has a wonderful, calming effect. I also have a special blanket and a few cushions.

And, of course, I love how I feel when I’m in my mediation space because it’s a reflection of me. It’s a very relaxing area and soothes my soul. So, be sure to choose items that are meaningful to you in order to create your own sacred meditation space.

4. Set the mood.

There are different schools of thought about whether or not you should listen to music while meditating. In a deeply traditional sense, music during meditation would be a big no-no!

However, it is widely accepted and practiced nowadays. And personally, I listen to quiet meditation music in the background. You may also want to listen to Solfeggio frequencies. These are a set of 9 electromagnetic tones that are said to heal and raise your consciousness. They form the basis of many ancient sacred music traditions, such as the Gregorian chants and Indian Sanskrit chants.

Live the Life You Envision

The more inviting your meditation space, the more likely you’ll be to use it. Have fun shopping for a few new items, but don’t break the bank. Simply, give it a personal touch and embrace the feeling of starting something new and inspiring.

Be sure to let everyone you live with know that you are creating a special meditation space to re-energize and refresh your spirit. And, before you know it, you’ll be jumping out of bed in the morning to spend precious time in your own personal meditation room.

Remember, when you see yourself as as someone who lives a healthy and mindful lifestyle, you will become that person! We all have the tendency to look at happy, successful people as lucky. But, it’s not luck that gives them a beautiful life experience. They’ve created daily habits that bring them joy, abundance, and success. So, why not you? Namaste.

Do you have a special area of your home that you’d like to use as a mediation space? Or, maybe you already have one? How have you created Zen in your home?

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