Build Your Own Alter
There are some very unique places in the world which actively use the elements in ceremony creating a high vibration and connection to Spirit within the land. Bali and a few locations in India come to mind, as these cultures maintain active spiritual practices which help to activate the environments, living spaces and temples. The communities of these locations hold deep devotion to Source and place importance upon creating ritual utilizing the elements as a part of their daily practice or way of living. Ritual creates a palpable feeling of peace and expansion within the person and the surrounding area. In Bali, you can literally feel Spirit pulsating through the land because of the level of love that the Balinese have for their Hindu Gods. Their mediation practice, and devotion to keeping active alters, creates a palpable feeling of being alive within every cell.
Devotion to the Creator through active ritual, dance, singing or open expression is something that Western culture significantly lacks. There is weakness in our spirits and we are oozing out neurotic tendencies to control time, work, love and people. We spend most of our lives inside using light switches rather than starting a fire. We have lost our connection to the elements and do not honor their power. As a result, we are not even aware that they are our lifelines back to God. The Spirit world is here to assist us in our process of remembering who we are. Becoming cognizant of the elements within and without will help you to recreate this connection and pulsate as one with the universe.