How to create your own meditation space to sit, relax, and breathe 

Clutter, piles of papers, bills, emails, text messages, social media posts, clothes, dishes ah! Everything is overwhelming, and you are on the verge of a panic attack if everything goes wrong! Whether at home or in your office, things can seem to pile up and feel like a mess that you can't control. We have all been there. We long for calm and serenity, but there seems to be no time to create your own meditation space to sit. There are meditation classes, meditation CDs, and even meditation books, but sometimes all you need is your own meditation space.

Although some people find meditation strange, it is merely because they do not understand that it is a practice that can recharge and heal their minds and emotional well-being. While most of us are aware of the benefits of meditation, after all, we still don't practice it regularly. We hardly have time to exercise, let alone stop and breathe.

Your meditation space can be as simple as transforming a small corner of your bedroom to make it quiet. Whether you've found meditation in your daily routine or not, creating a sacred space to de-stress and unwind to "have a good time" can make your practice a more relaxing and peaceful experience. There is no set of rules for creating a mediation space, but some key points are considered. The most important thing is to find the items you like to make a personal sense of peace.

Here are ten ways to create your own meditation space:

1. Quiet Space

You will want to find a room in the house that you can dedicate to your meditation practice or space to create your Zen place, preferably one with little traffic. A place where a fart or two are thrown, no one would be around to hear it.

1. Gushy- decent seats

Comfortable seats are an essential element for meditation. Depending on the space, a pillow and a comfy chair like a rocking chair should suffice as long as it's something you can plant your butt cheeks for a while.

1. Lights, camera, action

Natural light will improve your mood. Find a room where you can meditate when the sun goes down or where the room faces the sun when you are pondering. If there is no such room, then maybe you can create a space in your patio or even in your garden as long as this is the place that allows you not to be distracted.

1. A touch of nature

Having plants, flowers, or a tree near a meditation space can be relaxing and healing. If you don't have plants around or can't, having a window to display them outside provides a relaxing aesthetic for your mind.

1. Aromatherapy

Using essential oils like lavender and peppermint can be relaxing and can increase alertness and focus. Before starting to meditate, inhale an essential oil of your choice and use it regularly. You will soon discover that you will find yourself in a state of calm just by smelling it. You can also use incense and candles.

1. Soothing personal items

These things can make you more aware so that you can relax when you see them. They can be spiritual or religious. These could emphasize stones, a Buddha statue, candles, rosaries, or a statue of Jesus or Mary. It could be a mug filled with sand and seashells or a spirit animal (I have an owl, hot, hot! But I love elephants with their trunks raised, they are said to bring good luck). Keep in mind that you want a clean environment to keep your mind open so you don't clutter up space. You may consider changing the portions from time to time.

1. Write a Journal

Sometimes after meditation, you are clear on certain things, and you will want to write them down. Get a cute notebook with a fun pen ready to write down your thoughts and feelings. You can even write your own goals.

1. Relaxing sounds

Your meditation space will ideally be quiet, but you will need to find some things to mask the noise if this is not possible. A small indoor waterfall can provide soothing sounds and help drown out a city's noise, for example. You can also play music without words, such as classical music, ocean music, or birdsong. Make sure to repeat it. You may want to get away from real turkey sounds for this wild turkey hunting CD.

1. Comfortable use

Wear comfortable clothes, so you don't have to worry about meditation. The last thing you need to do is the worry that your panties create boxer shorts or that these skinny jeans cut off circulation somehow.

1. Bolivian colors

Choose the colors that you like the most, and it will give you peace of mind. Light colors open up the room and can be softer and more relaxing, but may not provide the warmth you are looking for, while dark colors make the room feel comfortable and inviting.

In short, how to create your own sitting meditation space. Relax. The same. It depends on you. It is your space to be Respirational and combine an area where you can have a routine that increases your focus and perspective, where you can have a space to calm your racing thoughts and be more aware.