Private space or altar

Having a place you constantly return to for a specific reason creates a particular energy in that area. That's why creating an altar and or a meditation area is so powerful. You don't have to have a separate room for this purpose. Your special place can be any part of a room. In my old apartment where I had less space I simply had a chest covered in purple silk in the corner of my bedroom. Now I have a bit more space and it's a long shelf in the corner of my bedroom. I keep my singing bowl there and other items that remind me and help me to connect. I have many theologies represented.

Your altar is where you place things that remind you of your self-love and inner empowerment. It can be anything from a stone taken from a place where you had a spiritual experience, to a picture, to a crystal - whatever.

My altar contains objects I consider magical, that have positive emotional memories for me when I felt connected to the universe and myself. It is said that wearing the same garment when spending time in your altar space adds to the spiritual energy of this area. When this is done repeatedly, just putting the garment on or sitting in your place will ignite a specific spiritual state of mind and centeredness. I often put on my blue silk Tibetan dress before I meditate. Violet is also a good color to wear. Whatever represents your personal spirituality is good. White will help you adapt to whatever it is you are trying to accomplish. Whether it is finding your inner beauty and power, alleviating stress, resolving a problem or just connecting with a higher positive force, it is important to be open to whatever it is your instincts guide you to do. I love my alter space, the second I sit down in it I feel comforted and centered. I try to meditate a minimum of three days a week and when I don't, I feel it.

Also see, Tibetan singing bowl and Chakra crystal singing bowls.