Creating A Sacred Space: Spirituality At the Office
by Beth Morrissey
For most of us, going to the office means entering a hectic world not often aligned with our best interests.
Many of us work in cramped quarters, sharing space with not just co-workers, but noisy machines and shrieking phones. Stale air from central heating and air conditioning, rooms without windows, and desks that haven’t gotten a good scrub in years all add to the pressure. But what else can we do when we all need to make a living?
 Creating a sacred space, even if it is as small as a corner of your desk, will allow you refuge from the insanity of the workplace. Often people read “sacred space” as “spiritual space,” and shudder to think what results bringing their religion to the office may have. Remember, a sacred space is a personal space, a small area to keep items sacred to you. For some professions, this may be easier said than done. Working in a hospital, for example, leaves few private spaces. However with a little creativity, we can all find an area to call our own. A locker, the dashboard of a delivery van, a small bookshelf in a classroom, or the side of a mirror in a beauty salon are all easy alternatives.
Once you have located your space, give it a good cleaning. Consider using an eco-friendly product, such as Mrs. Meyers All Purpose Cleaner with Geranium Scent. The act of cleaning itself will calm you, and all ventures start better when they start healthfully. While you’re at it, consider cleaning the areas around your space as well. Tidying your desk or cleaning out your locker will provide you with a clear idea of how your sacred space will optimally fit into your work area. Start as you mean to go on!
Next, select the items you would like in your sacred space. Whether it is a lovely vase with a single flower, a favorite photograph or small painting, a stone picked up during you summer at the lake, or even a tiny statue, any item you select for your space should remind you of happiness and calm, emotions that are often neglected during the work day. Consider turning your space into a more sensory experience with a special blend of potpourri, or even a few floating candles (though be sure to check your workplace’s fire code before lighting them).
Unlike a sacred space at home, which is often meant to be a relaxing and therapeutic area, your sacred space in the office should be dedicated to reinvigorating and inspiring you. Avoid attempting to create a safe haven that will lull you into a fantasy away from your work, and instead strive for an area of motivation and energy.
Whatever you decide to do with your space, choose wisely and choose well for yourself. Your sanity may just depend upon it!
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