Olga Chemlina Fineart

A sacred space is a special area in your home, garden or backyard that you can go to any moment to vent out the stress and tune yourself into peace.   It is a space of just pure being.   A place where you can to reflect, read, write and unwind… a place just for you. Majority of the people automatically associate a sacred space with a religion or with religious practice, but it doesn’t necessarily always have to be the case.   While it actually helps you to deepen their spirituality with the help of prayer and meditation; it can simply be a place where we keep all the things, we love to spend time with.   Regardless of what the room is being used for, a sacred space is a place for you to just be you. The most important thing is that it feels like it is your own and that it’s quiet, comforting, relaxing and calming.  If you can sit close to the ground, even better because it will keep you grounded.   Also, you can keep out all the negative e...

The power and energy that various colours have been of no mystery since ages of the past. It is evident in every culture, regardless of its location in space or time. Colours have long been in use as sources of energy and as a healing tool. And if you find that your meditation in your sacred place is no longer satisfying you, then colours might be exactly what you are missing. Coupled with the modern knowledge of various colours together with the ancient practices, may greatly help you to improve your daily meditation routine. Everything we see around us is energy. We are able to see the colours simply due to the fact that each colour has a unique electromagnetic frequency of the wave.   So every time you are looking at any colour the very sensitive photoreceptors in your eyes read those specific frequencies and translate them into colours.   So what are the qualities of each of the colours in the visible spectrum and how can you use them effectively in your meditatio...

Colour, if it is simply stated according to its definition, is broken down white light. Light travel at us from different directions and different wavelengths and each of these wavelengths of light are perceived as a separate colour in our visible spectrum. Every object around us tend to absorb or reflect these wavelengths, so when we see a sky-blue colour, it is the blue wavelength that is being reflected while all the others are being absorbed by the object.  We as humans can feel and perceive colour. How or what we perceive about it varies from every person to person. Some colours of the visible spectrum give us a sense of serenity and calm; these usually lie in the blue side of the spectrum-consisting of purple and green too, also known as the cool shades. These types of colours are especially suited for your meditation place and go hand in hand really beautiful and calming arts for sacred places.  On the other side of the spectrum, the colours can induce r...

The perfect way for us humans to connect to our inner selves and make room for some moments of peace is by the creation of a sacred meditation space at home. If you are having a specially designated space for your thoughts can be a meaningful part of the meditation experience, as this will allow our mind, body, and ultimately the spirit to relax.  This space can be a corner of your living room or a room that is rarely used, or even a closet. Here are a few tips for creating the perfect sacred space in your home: 1. Choosing the perfect Space You will need to make sure that the room or space that you have chosen feels good and comfortable.  Take into consideration the lighting, the quietness, and any activities that happen around the room. You can also take the help of a beautiful room divider, to grab a corner of a living room, it works great. A spacious closet can offer you with some extra privacy and if you are in need fresh air, an outdoor balcony or a covered...

Effects of Cool Colours Are you in need of being creative? Looking for ways of getting those brain synapses firing? Try utilizing cool colours such as purple. Purple creates a perfect balance between both red and blue to provide the sensation of stimulation and serenity which is supposed to encourage creativity. The lighter shade of purple is said to result in a peaceful environment, thus relieving tension. This is a great colour option for your home or business office. Are you in search for a peaceful and calming surrounding? Consider using a green and/or blue shade. These cool colours are typically considered as calming and restful.  The colour blue is suggested for rooms that you or other people tend to spend significant amounts of time. Another cool colour, green is typically a tranquil and serene colour, it is said to help decrease respiration and also to lower blood pressure. Try incorporating arts in sacred spaces or meditation room with a shade of green, as they sho...

Clean Up It is an absolute truth that your personal space is a mirror of your internal soul. The first step in the creation of sacred energy is to clear away all the junk and unnecessary clutter. Clean the space and clear away space for you to build your altar, it can be anything, from the corner of a desk, nightstand to a dedicated table or shelf. Don’t Break the Bank You may have certain aspirations for your sacred space! Never try and change everything all at once. Simply spend smaller chunks of money at a time towards upgrading your sacred space with what you can, so in time you can create an entirely new space this way. Curate Your Collection Remember to gather together any objects or photos that you have a deeper connection with. This can include pictures or statues of deities or spiritual teachers, photographs of your loved ones or some of the objects that represent them such as crystals, stones, pressed leaves or flowers, tokens from your travels, ar...

Today’s world can be hectic and chaotic, right? With the ever increasing levels of stress and tension of life which more than often lead to a variety of physical and mental health problems and general discomfort with everyday life, it is very easy to see why more and more people are turning towards meditation. And they are doing it at home and making it their regular practice. Creating the perfect Zen environment with beautiful arts for your sacred place that when you step into at any moment when your heart rate starts to rise and your skin starts to prickle, could be a life-changing addition. So here are some of the ‘must haves’ to create your very own sanctuary or sacred place, where you can shut yourself out from the external world and get in touch with the best version of your inner self. • Images of stillness: Inarguably, it is the most important part to set the mood in your cosy and special room. By incorporating artworks that feature very peaceful and still imag...