Private Lives

What is a sanctuary?

Secret, quiet, peaceful places
When you want to be alone or take a break
Makes you feel happy and relaxed
Gives you some time just for yourself
Away from all the busy stuff in the world

Sanctuaries can take various forms

Treehouses

Remote cabins

Beachside cottages

Sanctuaries can take various forms

Even virtual spaces like meditation apps

Forest hideaways

What do people do in their sanctuaries and why?

Feeling Happy, Relaxed and Refreshed: because it's a place just for you.
Being Creative: a great place to think of new ideas and be imaginative.
Thinking Clearly: going to your sanctuary can help you think clearly. And make good decisions.
Being Healthy: you can do things that are good for your body and mind.
Having Fun: You can do things you enjoy like reading, drawing, singing, playing instruments or...
Talking to Friends and Family: You can invite friends or family to your sanctuary to spend time together and talk.

When do people usually go to their sanctuaries?

After School or Work: When you come home from school and want to relax
On Weekends: when you have more free time
Before Bed: to feel calm and get ready for sleep
When Feeling Upset or Stressed: If you're feeling sad, angry, or upset
When Wanting to Be Alone or Think: If you want to be alone for a little while and have your own space

In this reading, what is the woman's sanctuary?

It is a beach!
A small piece of gulf of Mexico, a mile away from her parents' house.

After they moved from North Carolina to St. Petersburg, Florida
She was about 18
Inspiring and relaxing.

Swimming, sunning, watching the sun set, hanging out with friends, playing music, listening to the waves etc.

The most important thing about it, is the sea's strength and stability.

This beach has played an important role in her life for the past 20 years
Holds a lot of memories for her

She still thinks about it
Whenever she goes back to that city, she goes to visit her spot
Gets energy and inspiration from it

She believes she will keep visiting the beach even when her parents are gone
She is really happy that her private sanctuary will always be there for her