There are so many sacred spaces across the world - and one of my favourites is La Sagrada Familia - a temple in Barcelona that was designed by Antoni Gaudi where he famously declared that "God is my client". It's been 118 years in the making but it's one of the most visited sites in the world.
The story of Sati and Shiva isn't about a woman who kills herself over her husband's honour. It's a story of a goddess seeing herself being disrespected by her father and preferring to kill herself so that the world can see her power. Which is why the Shaktipeeths are still important and worshipped in a masculine world where Radha and Sita are being omitted even from our greetings
The lines from the Japji Sahib - Pavan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahan (air is the guru, water our father and mother our earth) has inspired the Kheti Virasat Mission who's natural farming methods is making a lot of money for some farmers in Punjab
Sacred Spaces are more than just areas . They can just be a smell, image or decorations that makes you happy and a better person
What are Sacred Spaces? they aren't woo-woo. They're the opposite. they're places you go to regain your energy and enthusiasm, to remember the good moments, the things that give you happiness and peace. And I can guarantee you that it isn't a memory of a fight with an office colleague. Perhaps there's a reason that people went on holidays to pilgrimage spots with family. There are some places that have vibes that give you energy.