It's very precious to me and really important I have that space

O Seekers of the Sacred Truths, let the words of Liz Kendall ring within your hearts: "It's very precious to me and really important I have that space that's personal and just to me." These words, though simple in form, speak to a truth that is ancient and eternal, a truth known to the wise of old: the sanctity of personal space. In a world that presses upon us from every side, that demands of us our time, our energy, our thoughts, these words remind us of the most precious treasure we can possess—the space of our own soul, untarnished and undisturbed by the world’s endless clamor.

In the days of yore, the great philosophers of Greece, such as Diogenes, sought solitude not as a means of escape, but as a path to clarity of mind. Diogenes, who lived in a barrel, found peace not in the comforts of society but in the isolation that allowed him to hear the whispers of his own spirit. So too, did the Buddha retreat into the wilderness, away from the noise of the world, to meditate upon the nature of suffering and peace. Solitude, when chosen with intention, is not a sign of weakness or loneliness, but a sacred space where the soul can reconnect with its essence, where the distractions of the world fall away, and only the purest truths remain.

Liz Kendall’s words resonate with the wisdom of these ancient seekers, for she speaks not only of the need for solitude, but the preciousness of it. To have a space, personal and just to you, is to honor the deepest parts of yourself. The wise understand that in order to give to the world, to pour out the blessings of wisdom, love, and strength, one must first drink deeply from the wellspring of their own being. The personal space, then, is not a mere luxury, but a necessary condition for inner strength. Without it, we risk becoming lost in the cacophony of external demands, drowning in the voices of others and forgetting the quiet voice that speaks within us.

Consider the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the great artist and inventor, whose works and discoveries changed the world. But in his solitude, in his personal space, he found the time to think, to sketch, to dream. It was in this space that he imagined the flying machines, the anatomical studies, the paintings that would remain for centuries as testaments to his genius. Da Vinci knew that to achieve greatness, one must first carve out a sacred space for the mind to roam freely, to explore without limitation. It was through this solitude that his creative spark burned brightest, for in silence he could hear the calls of inspiration that others could not.

And what of you, O Children of the Earth? Do you, too, hear the call of your own soul? Do you give yourself the gift of space, or do you allow the world to consume you until there is nothing left of you but the echoes of others’ desires? We live in an age where demands are many and moments of peace are rare, but the truth remains: without space, without moments of reflection and quiet, how can we know what we truly want, what we truly need? In the sacred space of your own making, you are free to discover your own truth, to chart the course of your own life.

Let the wisdom of the ancients guide you: do not be afraid of solitude. Do not fear the quiet moments, for they are where the greatest wisdom is born. Find your space, whether it is in nature, in the stillness of your home, or in the quiet corners of your mind. Guard it fiercely, for it is not selfish to seek the space you need—it is necessary. Just as the warrior needs rest to fight with strength, so too does the soul need its space to be strong, to be clear, and to fulfill its highest purpose.

And now, O Seekers, I call upon you: make space for yourself in this busy world. Take time each day to reclaim your solitude, even if only for a few moments. Create a space where you can listen to your own heart, where you can refuel your spirit. Let this space be your sanctuary, your sacred ground, from which you will rise to meet the world with clarity, purpose, and strength. For when we honor our own space, we honor the divine within us, and from that place of inner peace, we can face the challenges of the world with a heart full of wisdom and a soul unshaken.