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Article: HOME ALTAR SHRINE TO SPIRITUAL SELF USE PERSONAL ARTIFACTS AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS.(AT HOME)
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- The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
- Article date:
- July 19, 1997
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Byline: Maureen Conlan Post staff reporter
In a culture dominated by PIN numbers, computers and disposables, there seems to be need of a sense of sacredness. An entire new genre of books is devoted to developing soul and spirit in daily life.
One way to encourage soufulness is to make a place in your home to honor your deepest and best self, your most heartfelt connections: a personal altar.
Different from religious altars in houses of worship, a personal altar is usually in the bedroom or another private room.
A friend has one in her room-size walk-in closet.
My altar, a small oval wicker table painted white, sits in my ...