Today I cleaned my altar. Dusting the wooden surface and statues. Adding fragrant roses, prayer cards, and gratitude prayers. Stones in my jar representing the practice of letting go. And a little book made for me by a fourth grader. How’s your altar changing as you interact with it?

I’ve started putting small stones into my glass jar. Adding a stone every time I notice myself judging myself or when I am overly striving and not letting go. Making sure to keep water in my small heart shaped bowl. How’s your altar making going?

Today I light an incense. Let prayers be the fragrance and smoke rising Added a rock for grounding.

I’ve created a simple home altar that sits on top of a short bookcase in my bedroom. Interacting with the altar is surprisingly moving and meaningful. Added a jar. To empty out all the self criticism I’m holding. And nourishing myself with water.