Sharing Peace
by Madisyn Taylor
When we have created a sanctuary in our
home, it can be jarring to have the outside world come in. It is easy to share
our space with those we know well, but often strangers are asked in as household
help, contractors, or technicians that help us make our homes more comfortable.
Acquaintances of our spouses or children also bring something new and different
into our space. If we resist their presence, treating it as an intrusion, we
restrict the free flow of energy and may miss the gift they bring. Instead, we
can choose to treat their energy as an exchange of gifts as well as an exercise
in acceptance.
Before their arrival, we can prepare by envisioning light
surrounding our bodies and radiating outward from the core of our homes. We may
want to create a calm and welcoming environment by playing meditation music or
lighting incense. We can remove tension for all involved by putting away our
valuables. Then when they arrive, we claim our boundaries by guiding them
through their visit—asking them to remove their shoes, offering coasters or a
place to set down tool boxes, and indicating by example to speak softly or not
use harsh language. If something still causes stress, we can remember that what
begins as an irritation to an oyster becomes a pearl. After they depart, we can
burn sage and clear our space if we like but not without first finding the
pearl.
Finally, remember that we learn about life by relating with
others. People may have been sent to our homes because we ignored some of the
universe’s messengers outside. Our homes need not be a way to keep people out
but can be the place where we are ourselves while accepting and allowing other’s
choices. When we share the joy of our homes, we radiate our light rather than
hide it behind closed doors. The more we do this, the more the outside world can
become like the sanctuary we’ve created inside.
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