You may be in a private mood today, which could make you want to hide from the outer world in the sanctuary of your home. Our homes are naturally a place of safety for us because we have some level of control to create an environment that comforts us. But the longer we are in one place, the more it becomes a reflection of who we are and what we find important. We collect souvenirs of our lives, making our homes our nests. We can close the door for privacy or choose to open them to invite in air, sunlight, or people we trust. Today is a good day to take time to appreciate the home you have created for yourself and let it offer you much needed sanctuary.

If we look around our homes and see an inaccurate reflection, it will not comfort us. An organized person cannot be calmed by clutter, nor would an artistic soul feel lovingly embraced by bare, undecorated walls. If we see this sort of disparity when we look around us, we can choose to nurture ourselves by taking steps to create a home that accurately reflects our ideals. Remove items that bring up bad memories or negative thoughts, and replace them with items that inspire love, joy, and hope. Replace evidence of unfinished projects with mementos of your accomplishments. Today you can make your private sanctuary a place filled with treasured reminders that immerse you in the nourishment your soul deserves.