This post is all about helping you create a spiritual self care altar in 5 easy steps.

As a mom of a toddler, I don’t really get much time for just myself. If you took a tour around my house, you would definitely see how a little boy runs the show around here. So, for me, self-care is a priority and it is extremely intentional for me because with the little time I do have for it, I romanticize my life to the fullest!

I am a morning person, my morning routine is magical. I love to watch the sun rise and I love to start my day off getting myself in a positive and blissful headspace which requires focus, intention and space. Not only do I do health, beauty and wellness self care…I also make sure that my mindset and my internal, spiritual energy is high vibe. This is a must for me because if I just start my day without it…I am not my best self.

Because us women are typically connected to our environment, I have found that having a spiritual self-care altar is of the utmost importance. When you surround yourself with reminders of what you are creating in life, you are vibrating with that energy. Remember when I wrote about my besties work space altar?

You may be asking, ‘okay, so what is a spiritual self-care altar?’

A spiritual self-care altar is simply a sacred space in your home dedicated to your spiritual practice. It’s a sacred space that you create that makes you feel calm, safe and connected to your higher self. It’s a space that holds spiritual tools like crystals, candles, sage, oracle cards, journals and incense. It can also have things like religious statues, artwork, gifts, flowers, plants, anything that makes you feel grounded and happy.

You may also be asking, ‘so why do I need a spiritual self-care altar?’

To which my answer would be “because you do, okay.” Look, I am a grown woman, a mother, a business owner. I have a full life that requires presence and never ending energy. And as a divine powerful woman, I need a place that replenishes my spirit so I can stay grounded as I make my way through this journey of life.

Inner peace and spiritual self-care will sustain you through anything and everything. It will give you that respite, that place you can go to right inside your home when you just need a minute. Like, when the toddler has a tantrum, something unpleasant or unexpected happens, something stressful hits or when your soul just needs to feel reconnected. Your spiritual sanctuary will heal you.

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5 steps to create your sacred space altar:

1.Choose a special spot in your home for your sanctuary.

I chose this sideboard dresser that I have against a wall of windows, where I can watch the sun rise in the morning. The space can be as small or big as you like, it really doesn’t matter.

Choose furniture pieces that uplift and inspire you. Or have a natural element to them ( like wood or rattan ). This is my favorite piece of furniture because it was the first piece of furniture I bought myself in NYC. I remember finding this gym at a magical little thrift shop in Gramercy Park. This dresser is such good luck for me and reminds me that we are limitless. You want to pick a place that lifts your mood, just by looking at it.

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2. Clear out the space and only allow things you love.

You really want to clear out the space of everything. So, if it’s just a small nightstand, clear out the top and the drawers. Only decorate this area with things that make you feel the highest energy…blissful!

Remember, clutter is overwhelming and will lower your energy but intentionally placing things you love is okay. No matter how much or how little you fill your space it must be filled with things that make you feel connected.

3. Decorate the space to soothe your soul.

I placed my gold buddha right in the center of my altar because this buddha means so much to me (you can read the story behind this buddha in my book, Blissful Living Journal). I surrounded it with crystals, candles, incense, plants, books, my favorite magazine about spirituality, happinez and photos of those I love. I also added artwork made for me by my little one. Anything and everything that brings me gratitude gets to go on my altar.

Natural elements will always bring grounding energy to a space. I like to ensure I have all 5 feng shui elements to my altar. Wood (to bring about growth and grounding), Fire (candles to ignite and activate my intentions), Earth (crystals which connect you to the energy of mother nature), Water (to bring cleansing and movement) & Metal ( the energy of balance and patience).

4. Add items for growth & ritual tools.

Books are always great for learning, growing and exploring new things. I like my spirituality magazines on my altar because I can always pick them up for inspiration. I also keep my oracle cards in the top drawers so I can use them when I need some guidance, especially during my New and Full Moon Rituals (you can see the rituals I do inside my membership) .

Every morning, I light my morning meditation candle and speak an intention into the flame. Then, I grab a journal and begin to write and clear my mind. At night I let my journal sleep on my altar because in my journal I am always scripting out my manifestations. If I am ever having an issue, I can always trust that my words will flow out into my journal and all the things I need to know will come from within me.

5. Visit your altar at least once a day.

I spend time with mine every single morning. It’s how I set up my day. Whether I am lighting candles, watering my plants, rearranging things, bringing in flowers, putting up new items, flipping pages of a book or magazine…I connect with my altar daily.

In the flow of life, this space reminds me that I am connected to everything. My energy of top priority. for me. Making sure I prioritize this time for spiritual self-care is just as important as my skin, my body or my business. This helps me to stay balanced, grounded and blissful💕!

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