Creating Your Inner Temple

Your divine feminine energy will thrive in a stable and peaceful inner world. Even when it’s not peaceful all the time, it is dependable. And, to be able to depend on yourself to create this inner palace, this inner temple. Is such a beautiful thing. Creating the space for yourself that is beautiful and peaceful, has a habit of shifting the world in the direction you’re aiming.

Whatever you want the world to be for you, it’s easier than it looks. Because you start to be it for yourself first. Be the beautiful, peaceful and dependable place to retreat to and rely on. Which in turn is going to boost your boundaries and only let those who add, not take away, be a part of your world 🌎.

• the value in a bedroom

I’m a true believer that when the room is a mess, so is the mind. Naturally, I’m not opposed to organized chaos. Someone else not knowing the reasons why something is there, doesn’t make it nonsense. There is a fine line though, and your intuition will tell you that.

I am not a fan of others being in my bedroom in general. It’s a sacred space meant to cultivate a personal emotional resort. Somewhere I can be without being influenced by outside forces. With that, I want to say that it’s paramount to create that space visually as well. Surround yourself with pretty furniture and functional organized spaces. When I step into my bedroom, it’s like taking a deep breath in a different place all together.

This could be things like humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and defuser, candle wax warmer. All the things that make it an inviting and comfortable environment to welcome you. Scents are huge for me personally, I love walking into my bedroom and smelling Jasmine. Something about Jasmine just makes me feel at ease!

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• you really need to start journaling

Even on the built in notes app! Because regular journaling is what helps you understand yourself. And the more empathy for your stumbles. I will always advocate for good journaling habits because it grows on you. What starts to happen is that a new version of self starts to develop. Early on I started catching glimpses of the version of myself that I was smitten with. Journaling forms distance between you and mistakes. In a way creating fondness.

Journaling works to let the brain empty in a space that is completely free of judgement (including judging yourself! stop that!), pressure and expectation. A lot of things that we’re working to change about ourselves can find a home in a journal. Trust me when I say it’s exhausting to carry around the burden of everything, all the time. Journaling trains your emotional muscles. Picking up the load when it’s time to work. And, putting it down to give time for emotional rest.

A form of journaling for me also includes writing all my ideas down. Even if a second later I feel like it might be silly. Yeah, it might be. But, it also might be genius. And there’s no need to risk losing that idea before I could use it! Especially if it’s far fetched! Those are the most fun!

my favorite journals;

• challenge yourself to being more alone

Being alone, in the beginning feels awkward. Followed immediately by the temptation to scroll. Scrolling immerses us in a sea of perspectives. Where we find comfort by other people’s expressed inner worlds. Too much immersion leads to a watered down sense of self. When I was starting to spend time alone it was shocking how bombarded I felt by the simple expression of being bored. Boredom is the key 🔑. Haven’t you noticed you get the best ideas when you’re bored, or doing something boring?

The immediate comfort I found was music. It created this environment of a little bubble of space to be myself, by myself. Without having to entertain my inner monologue face on. The first morning I put on the Spotify Jazzy Morning playlist, I felt something a bit different. A bit more comfortable with myself. Almost like a soft introduction to this quiet version of me that has been neglected.

Things that have eased me into more alone times has been getting back to my inner child. Doing things that I loved doing as a kid! Coloring books, reading or listening to fiction and playing pretend. Playing pretend as an adult to me means that I get to day dream as much as I’d like. For me this takes shape by putting on a playlist and going on Pinterest. Being that it girl! Taking the limits off of myself as to what is considered fun.

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