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Stephanie Ascough's avatar

Your altar is so inspiring! I have done something similar on my desk for a while, but altars seem to involve more intentionality. Would you say so? What else would you add, if you’re interested?

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

I’d say as much intention as you want. I started making them during Covid times and I’ve never stopped. I change it up seasonally and add icons, crystals, nature finds from my kids, candles, tarot card or whatever is bringing me joy that season. I bought a special broom for cleaning the space and special incense too, but you don’t need to. It has been so good for my soul.

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Cassandra Leigh's avatar

Love your altar space! I want to create one too! 💙

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

It’s such a beautiful practice. I recommend the rule of 3 - just find 3 beautiful things and arrange them somewhere you’ll see them. 🩷 sometimes I set an intention for the space and cleanse it with incense but it can be as simple or complex as you want!

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Antonia Malchik's avatar

Love Moonrise, and great altar!

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

Thank you 🌚

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Chuck Petch's avatar

Lindsey, beautiful altar and spectacular Great Lakes photos. Thanks for those gifts. Also love the haiku by Koboyashi Issa-will definitely read more and watch Everything.... at the first opportunity.

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

Thanks Chuck. Be warned it is very surreal 😂 but a great story and cast!

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D.L. Mayfield's avatar

I want to know soooooo much more about altar building!

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

Also, if you haven’t watched American born Chinese, it comes highly recommended from my 13 yr old who loooooves owl house and Steven universe.

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

It’s wonderful. I started making a little sacred space during Covid times and I’ve never stopped. I change it up seasonally and add icons, crystals, nature finds from my kids, candles, tarot card or whatever is bringing me joy that season. I bought a special broom for cleaning the space and special incense too. It has been so good for my soul.

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Ivy Zeller's avatar

Solstice cheer, to you and yours too! I also love your altar space! (Great seeing you at book club, btw.)

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Lindsey Melden's avatar

Same!! It was so fun to see and hear from you!

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