North Bay Woman

12 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 By Krista Gawronski I s there such a thing as a "happy place?" You might think of a vacation spot, a spa treatment or some remote area near the woods or by the ocean that restores your spirit. However, what I'm about to tell you could blow those ideas right out of the water. There is some cool place already within your home that is calling you to rearrange your energy and surroundings. You see, we need a sacred space that we can get to every single day to clear our mind, connect with our higher power, and feel calm. The team from North Bay Woman magazine would like to challenge you to create that peaceful place for your soul to rest and recharge. The first thing to do is survey your living area. Notice where you are drawn. Is it some corner of your office, an area of your bedroom, a window seat that looks into the yard, is it a small section of a sitting room, or perhaps a sunroom? We recommend that you select an area that will not compete with the television or other electronics. Now, most of us don't have an entire room to convert, so you may want to play with the idea of creating an inspiration table to display sacred pieces. It's important to have some focal point to center your energy. You might want to designate a statue, piece of art, your vision board or a beautiful tapestry to anchor the space. Now, let's talk about some calming elements that you can bring in to make this area peaceful. Fragrant candles, like lavender, rosemary or ce- Soul Space An outdoor sanctuary can take your breath away and refuel your spirit. Below: Himalayan salt lamp advocates say they can boost your mood and help you sleep. – Photo courtesy Steele Botanicals, Stuart Lirette Design a tranquil space to spend quality time being content with yourself

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