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Creating A Harmonious Home
A Home Of Love

At their best, our homes act as our sanctuaries. They are the nests we
return to for rest and nurturing nourishment before we venture out once
again to spread our wings and fly. But there are times that we may
feel quite differently about our homes—times when we feel surrounded by
turmoil rather than harmony, or mired in chaos rather than immersed in
peace. It is at these times that we have the power to decide to bring
more love into our homes.

When we choose love, we are choosing to begin within. With a deep
breath, we close our eyes and ask that when we open them again, we will see
where we can make shifts to create greater harmony. These may be inner
shifts, such as accepting others’ personality traits and working with
them rather than against them. Or they may be changes we can make with
items around the house--removing the ones that cause frustration and
displaying things that make us feel good. Then, we reach out to the people
with whom we share our homes--whether they are family members or
another combination of people who share our space. We can help to shift
their perceptions toward the positive by asking each person to think about
their ideal living situation. After allowing some time for reflection,
gathering to discuss each person’s ideas may lead to the discovery that
there are conflicting concepts about what your shared home should
provide. Once this information is out in the open, we have a roadmap f!
or creating balance and harmony from seemingly disparate desires.
Together, agreements can be made to enable all to take the steps needed to
create a unified vision.

When we have consciously chosen to make our home a place of harmony,
then love’s energy can expand throughout the lives of all who live there.
Each person will be nurtured, allowing them to take that peace and
serenity with them into the world, sharing it with whomever they may
encounter; and making every space they enter a warmer and more loving place
for everyone.