Sacred In You
Sacred work and play for everyday people
Welcome to Sacred In You, dedicated to self-empowerment
Welcome to our site where we honor the sacredness of life and the spirit of life that lives in each and every one of us.
We teach you self-help tools for taking control of difficult situations in your life and show you new ways to celebrate happy situations. We recognize, and guide you to strengthen, your connection to All-That-Is. Whatever you believe in, whether it is God or Goddess, Nature, or Ancestors, we respect all religious and philosophical traditions.
We want to give you tools for positive change, things you can do on your own or in groups, for yourselves or for loved ones, to honor and bring out the sacredness in life.
We start with Why and How to Create an Altar. An at-home altar is a place to start. If you already have an at-home altar, great.
We also offer resources for learning how to meditate, how to communicate better with your animal companions, and how to create sacred ceremonies.
In addition, Rev. Diana Golden Hunter, M.Div., Dipl. Ac. (NCBAHM) offers appointments for customized Healing Ceremonies, Spiritual and Intuitive Guidance, and Whole Body Balancing.
Come in, look around, enjoy your stay. May you find inspiration and connection. May you leave sacred footprints, an echo of the best of you, for those that follow.
Creating Rituals
When to create rituals?
Rituals are appropriate for any occasion, from celebrating the birth of a new child to honoring the passing of a grandparent, from lining up a weekend getaway to preparing for a major geographic move, from celebrating a birthday to marking the passing of the seasons. When we come together in ritual with our friends and loved ones, we put aside our daily cares and offer the best of ourselves. This intent, to consciously connect with the best in ourselves and the best in others, enables us, the other participants, and those we focus on, to receive blessings, positive energy, and healing power. This eases transitions, creates wholesome changes, and celebrates life, as we choose to live life to its fullest.
What is needed to create rituals?
Here on this site, we give you a basic outline of the steps involved in creating sacred space and creating an altar. We give you access to specific rituals that we and others have used time and time again with success. You may at some point decide to create your own ceremonies. Whatever sacred ceremony you create, you will need to have a few sacred tools.
The tools you use during your ceremony may be as simple or elaborate as you want. You may use things around the house like glassware and photos. Often using things from nature like rocks and flowers are appropriate and convenient. If and when you are ready, you may buy or build your own special sacred tools. Some common items are: an abalone shell and large feather for smudging, colorful candles for an altar, and goblet or bowl for holding water for house blessings.
Did you know animals pick up thoughts through mental images? Here is a healing visualization you can use to encourage your pet's healing.
A Meditation for You…
Find a quiet spot where you can relax undisturbed for two or three minutes.. Take a few deep, long breaths, releasing any distracting thoughts or physical tension.
Close your eyes. Think about your pet. See her in your mind's eye.
Imagine him in a healthy, balanced state. The more detail the better.
What would she/he be doing?
Chasing butterflies? Playing ball? How would you be feeling?
Use color images if you can.
Hold the image for at least 15-20 seconds. Take a few long, deep breaths.
Relax and let go of the picture. Open your eyes. Try this at least once a day. Look for positive changes in your pets’ moods, and behaviors as well as in their bodies.
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