A Blessing from the Goddess of Fortune
Dear Sacred Reader, On one of my first trips to Asia, I woke up in a small hotel room in Bangkok and peered out my window into the alleyway. What I saw changed my life.
I saw little altars everywhere–sacred spaces carefully arranged in a traffic dense, dirty alley! It gave me a moment of mindfulness which shifted my day from mundane to magical.
Creating a sacred space in your home or office can give you a feeling of spaciousness and breathe. Creating a small sacred space allows for us to draw in the energy of the heart and with that centered energy comes more awareness, balance, calm and joy.
Today’s sacred post is about making a space for the Goddess of Fortune in your life.
Lakshmi is the symbol of prosperity, and her name actually means “goal” in Sanskrit. Lakshmi is synonymous with the goal of spiritual and physical prosperity. She has four arms symbolizing the four Hindu goals of human life: righteousness, genuineness, wealth and liberation from the cycle of life and death. I also happen to think the four arms of the Goddess are meant to remind us we have Divine powers beyond our two hands.
I have a painting (actually several) of my friend, Paul Heussenstam’s depictions of Lakshmi in my home. Here’s a link to the one that is above me as I type this for you: http://www.mandalas.com/store2/#!/~/product/category=2889982&id=13583373
Often in the mornings, I make my tea and then light a candle and some incense and say the following when I am calling in the energy of Lakshmi: “Lakshmi, lotus-eyed one, please bless my family, friends and all those in the world with your grace. Inspire me with your generosity, so that I may embody you to serve those who need it most in the world. Lakshmi, sacred Mother, thank-you for the bounty of nature, the love of humanity and the breadth of prosperity. May all prosper by your beauty and by the knowledge of your grace.” This prayer is simple and elevates my energy.
Where in your home or office could you create a sacred space to remind yourself of the grace of prosperity? Perhaps a small table in your room, a corner of your desk, or a shelf in the dining room?
The first sacred spaces I saw outside of my church were in the alleyways in Bangkok, reminding us that even an alleyway is sacred. I’d love to hear about your sacred space, please post comments and pictures.
Sending you sacred love and Lakshmi’s blessings, Zhena
