Questions about My Sacred Space

[Siofra_Strega]

Continuing the discussion from New from north carolina:

@misty5

i do have a quiestion can i ask it here or am i supposed to start a topic on the forum about my alter…im not sure what the best way to set it up because my husband doesnt fully agree or understand and i have 6 kids so i dont exactly have a spot thats can be just mine i was trying to “hide out” in a broke down van my hubby keeps tools in but im scared hes gong to find my stuff and he had a tendency to break my things so i have been keeping my tools in a plastic tote would it be ok for me to use the lid of that for my alter and i need to get me a real alter cloth but for now been using a pretty purple curtain as my alter cloth is that ok as well and one more thing with the offering in some of the daily meditations do we just keep it on my alter and for how long thanks again

[jessica72]

I’m so sorry hun. It’s not easy, having to stay hidden in the broom closet. I’m sorry that you don’t feel that you’d have the full support of hubby, I hope that he can understand. I found this section in one of the courses really helpful.

2. Coming Out of the Broom Closet

One thing that I have learned is that your altar can be whatever you need it or want it to be. Everyone’s altar is completely 100% unique to their own practice. From what you’ve described what you’re using is perfect as it fits your needs and it helps you to feel a little bit more comfortable when you practice. You do not need all the fancy kit to practice. Your intent is what is most important. But I’m still very new so I know that there are some people on here that have far much more experience than me, so if you’d like to start a new topic in the forum, please feel free, go right ahead hun. Everyone will completely understand. You may just get the answers and reassurance that you’re looking for. I’m sure that there will have been some members that have had a similar experience in some ways. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help but I hope that helps a little. Best of luck! Please just reach out if you ever need to chat.

• Wait I see @Siofra_Strega has you covered with the new topic! Thank you!

[Undomeher]

I have to put away my altars every two weeks or so when it is my weekend with my daughter. It gives me the opportunity to re-arrange things and try new layouts. A recurring theme around here is “Use what you have.” Your practice is more important than having the perfect space. It will all come in time.

When I first read the title of this I thought, “Who still uses Myspace? Is that even a thing anymore?”

[Amethyst]

I store most of my stuff in a tote as well. I just don’t have the room in my apartment. Use what you have! It doesn’t have to be out all of the time either. The Gods know what’s in your heart.

[christina4]

@misty5

one more thing with the offering in some of the daily meditations do we just keep it on my alter and for how long thanks again

Usually, 24 hours but however long you can keep them out for. Good luck with everything and don’t get frustrated a lot as that’s normal with being on the broom closet.

[misty5]

Thank you so much!!