Creating Space: A Sacred Invitation
From Pathways to Sacred Living
In a world of noise, speed, and endless doing, our souls whisper a different invitation:
Make space.
In Pathways to Sacred Living, we begin here—learning to make room in every dimension of our lives, not just to declutter but to deepen. This is how transformation begins.
Sacred Corners & Holy Ground
Sometimes space is literal. A candlelit corner. A quiet chair. A table cleared for prayer or stillness. These physical gestures matter. They declare:
“This matters. I matter. Presence matters.”
When we honor the physical environment, we make visible our inner longing for connection and calm.
Breath as Sacred Space
Breath is one of the most immediate ways to create inner spaciousness. Inhale, receive. Exhale, release.
Mindful breath anchors us in the moment. It softens tension. It makes room for Spirit. Whether through gentle pauses, diaphragmatic breathing, or breath prayer, we return home to our bodies and to the present.
The Gift of Holding Space
To hold space for another is a holy act. It says:
“I am here. You don’t have to fix or perform. You are safe with me.”
This sacred presence is more than listening. It’s an offering of love without agenda.
Making Room for the Whole of You
There’s another space we must learn to honor: our life space.
Coach and behavioral scientist Michelle Segar defines this as the complex, ever-changing internal reality each of us carries—our moods, needs, memories, and perceptions, all shaped by our past and influenced by our hopes for the future.
Segar writes:
“Each of us has a unique life space... You may want to take a moment to consider the many you’s who exist in your life space right now.”
You are more than your calendar or your habits. You are layered. Intricate. Worthy of compassion. When we make space for our full selves, we stop demanding perfection and begin to cultivate understanding.
An Invitation
Pause today and ask:
What kind of space do I most need right now?
Where can I create room—for God, for my breath, for another, for myself?
Can I meet my whole self with grace?
Creating space is not about emptying. It’s about opening—to Spirit, to self, to sacred presence. This is the beginning of sacred living.
