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Having strangers in our homes can be difficult, but we can choose to
treat their energy as an exchange of gifts as well as an exercise in
acceptance. 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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