Being in the woods is very peaceful to me. The only sounds outside are the sounds of the wind and some creeks and rustling from other critters nearby. The space is sacred to me because it is one of the few places where I am truly alone. While in the woods, I am able to breathe fresh air, and forget about the stresses that exist back at home whether its chores, school, family, relationships, or all the other stresses that come with being a young adult. The woods also is as close to nature as I can get. While in the woods, I leave behind technology and other distractions that allow me to be fully focused on my thoughts.
The experiences while in sacred spaces are usually soothing. In the woods, I feel calm and relaxed. My experiences while in my sacred space differ from just any quiet location. When I'm in the woods, there's something about the combination of fresh air and silence that allows me to fully concentrate on my thoughts. It helps me to become rational. For instance, in my room its easy to feel cramped and negative. When I'm in my sacred space, I am able to wrap my thoughts around an issue at many angles, which enables me to reflect on my experiences.
While in this space, I am much more clear headed. I need this time in order to slow down and reflect. Time within this space influences my life because it is also a place where I am able to think about difficult topics and form opinions. My time in the woods can help form my beliefs and opinions because it is the time where I am the less biased. It can also influence my life because my sacred space is also a place I go when I need to make tough decisions. With my sacred space, my purest thoughts are able to be revealed, which influences the beliefs in which I live my life.
Casey, I just want to say that this is one of my favorite posts you have written so far! Reason being, it touches upon all the aspects of a sacred space, in my opinion. Starting off with defining a sacred space, then moving into what yours is and how it has made an impact on your emotions. Of all the points you made about the woods, I find your detail of how being in the woods makes you feel to be the most intriguing. It was very easy to visualize, and it made me feel as though I was in your shoes! Is there a specific area that you tend to visit the most?
ReplyDeleteI love how you started your post with your definition of sacred space. It makes me understand your post and who you are as a person more! I like how while you are in the woods, you notice every little detail it has to offer, I think you really understand the true beauty of nature! I also liked how you compared your room to the woods and how being in your room was too cramped and you felt that in the woods you felt that you were able to think clearly. The descriptiveness of your post made it really easy to see exactly why you find it sacred. How often do you go to the woods? Do you just go to the woods near your house or do you travel somewhere else?
ReplyDeleteI loved this post! I too, have my sacred space being in the woods. The smells and sights you see while in the woods is an amazing feeling. If you were to think of all of the living plants and animals in the woods with you, would you still consider yourself being alone out there? The descriptive words you included was really nice because it helped me understand and see what you see.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you started off with this blog post. Explaining what your view of a sacred space is. I agree completely with your view. I do also agree with the fact that the woods is a very peaceful place. I really loved all the descriptive wording you had used when talking about your sacred place.
ReplyDeleteI love how you start out your post by giving a definition for sacred space and you then go on to tell us where your sacred space is. You express to us the smells, feelings, and things you see while in your space and almost make me feel as though I am there with you. I also like how you explain what your sacred space does for you and what it allows you to do while there.
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