Safe Havens

jan jones
7 days ago
3 min read

Creating your own personal sanctuary at home ...

In today's turbulent world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The news can leave you unsure of what to trust. Family traditions seem to be eclipsed by cancel culture, making you question what was wrong with the world in the first place. Sometimes, you just want to escape.

A well-known figure once remarked, "The outside world doesn't offer much. You have to create your own paradise at home." This is why we aim to turn our homes into sanctuaries, peaceful spaces where we can be ourselves and heal. However, you might need to take it a step further. You might need to create a unique space in your home just for you. A safe haven where you can shut out the outside world, find peace, reflect on the wonderful moments of your life, plan for the future.

Choosing the Location for Your Safe Haven

Everyone deserves a personal space that is soothing and welcoming. It could be a small corner or an entire room. Perhaps it's a quiet area in your garden or a she-shed in your backyard. Maybe an attic or basement retreat appeals to you. Wherever you decide to create your own little sanctuary, make it uniquely yours—a place to unwind and relax.

How do you establish your sanctuary? Start by reflecting on what brings you comfort. Consider what activities you genuinely enjoy. Are you an artist? Do you escape through reading? Do you keep a journal and love writing? Do you find peace in yoga or meditation? Is the garden your sanctuary? Build your personal space around what relaxes your spirit and gives you the greatest joy and tranquility. You might desire a quiet spot to simply sit and gaze into space while listening to beautiful music. Being near a window is always calming, especially if there is a bird feeder nearby. Nature offers some of our most soothing environments. Once you envision yourself in a specific setting, you can select the location for your own safe haven.

Making Your Safe Haven Your Own

Fill your sanctuary with everything you cherish... creative art, fragrant flowers, delightful scents from essential oils or candles, colors that resonate with your soul, calming sounds, unique lighting, and stimulating textures. Whether you dedicate an entire room or just a nightstand, as one woman did, always begin with a truly comfortable chair or floor cushion and build from there. Everything you select for this space should bring joy to your heart. The final result should be your sanctuary, where merely seeing this area soothes your soul. This is your personal space, your safe haven, your escape from the outside world. You might find that both your heart and your family appreciate you more, and you them, when you have this restorative space.

Here are a few photos of personal spaces to spark your creativity.

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Once you've established your safe haven, whenever the urge to escape and retreat becomes overwhelming, you'll always have a spot that brings you peace and allows your soul to breathe.

Enjoy!

jan

Discover even more on my Pinterest Page: Safe Havens. Trust me, this is just a tiny preview of what you will see there. You can also find the photo credits for all the images shown above.

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