Since I’m going on my soul journey on property hunting, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my soul. I believe that moving to a home, resettling is a big new chapter and sometimes we just need to receive downloads with the Universe - so that we’re one step closer to our true soul home.
It has also got me thinking ways to connect with your home; of course, feng shui and interior designs are great ways as I’ve helped a lot of clients in reconnecting with their truest self through these wonderful tools, but if you are not in the position on hiring a soul space creator, or simply want to deepen the relationship between you and your home, naming the rooms and your home is such an easy way! Why? read on ..
Build relationship and connection
Imagine you meet a tinder date, or meet a potential business partner for the first time, you’d always call that person their name right? And when you become more intimate with a romantic partner, you’re likely to have nickname for him/her. The reason is because the name implies a connection; without knowing that person’s name, she will just be another passer-by in your life.
Your home is embodiment on your outward energy. By giving your home a name instead of just calling it “my home” suggests your willingness to acknowledge its existence as something that will make a big impact of your life, and it also indicates your determination to work with the energy of your home.
Recognise its energy and contribution
Your home is scared. Your home is your temple in 3D form. By naming it, you are recognising its power and energy, and the way that it can nourish and support you, especially at the time of hardship.
This beautiful church is close to my home. The name is Mansfield Traquair. Traquair is named after Phoebe Traquair who spent a long time creating the herculean works - making the church earning the title of Edinburgh’s Sistine Chapel.
Photo taken by Peter Stubbs
A lot of churches and cathedrals are named either after the town they are at, or after a saint. I see it as the people’s formal recognition of the sacredness of these buildings. Your home is sacred as well - its energy would affect you on different levels, from the quality of your sleep to your productivity. When you name it, you can actively have a conversation with your home. For example, before you go to sleep, tell your bedroom “xxx, I’ll need your help to have a restful sleep today, thank you, thank you, thank you”
Pay respect to the property history and function
When you go to a hotel that’s been converted from a historical building, usually you’ll find that the most expensive rooms are named after some individuals. For example, the beautiful Hotel De Crillon in Paris, with suites designed by some of the most celebrated designers in the world, have a suite called Suite Marie-Antoniette & another one Suite Bernstein. The hotel pays respects to those who’ve come before us, and recognise that we are all connected. Besides, regardless of your opinion on the extravagant lifestyle of Marie Antoniette, she was a royalty known for her beauty, and by naming a suite after her associates the suite with the energy of royals - who doesn’t want that?
The elegant Marie Antoniette Suite in this beautiful hotel. Photo from hotel de crillon.
This is the boarding school I went to. It didn’t look as nice when I was studying, but right now you can see how comforting this drawing room is. Photo from school website
Some of the boarding schools still have rooms named after their initiate function, for example, a drawing room. Although the room’s function has changed from a room for girls to advance their artistic skills to be one of social gathering, the name shows an understanding of the lineage between our previous generations to us. And when you acknowledge the ancestors or people who stayed in the property before you, you can get their blessings and protection.
The thing is, we are all connected.
Setting physical and energetic boundaries
Our home is our sacred temple and we definitely do not want uninvited energies to enter. By naming your home, you are creating an invisible boundary between your soulful home and other people’s home. It indicates to the universe that this place solely belongs to you and your family, and you are the owner of it and you have the sole power to decide who’s invited to your sacred space.
I always encourage children to name their bedroom. When you name a room, its energy immediately changes, thus when you enter a room from a communal area, there’s an instant shift of energy. You are protected in your own room, and you have the freedom to decide what activities would be conducted in this room. It also gives the children sense of ownership, which I believe is vital for their sense of self-worth.
I love this door sign from etsy. Calling a room gallery immediately transfer you to a creative state!
Apart from everything that I have suggested, I think naming your home and room is such a fun and creative exercise for you and your family to do. It symbolises you’re on the soul journey together and if your room/home are named correctly, you’ll definitely feel more aligned.
You can name your home when you first enter the property, or anytime you feel you want to strengthen the connection with your space. If you are feeling a little stuck, I encourage you to do the space clearing meditation that I’ve created. I’d be curious to see how you feel!
Let me know what is the name of your home by sending me a message or connecting with me on instagram or facebook. I’d love to hear from you.
