LUMINOUS SPACES BLOG
I love to take a walk on a previously unknown trail in the woods. The feeling of discovery! Secret, narrow, winding paths are the best. Would you agree? And on such a walk today with my husband and Sadie (yes the cute one!) I was again reminded of the mirror and metaphor between our encounters […]
Have you ever saw or heard something that you’ve experienced thousands of times, yet it felt like the first time? They call that “shoshin” in Zen Buddhism…beginner’s mind. Shoshin refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level. I’ve been practicing […]
By Maureen Calamia & Alex Stark Our limited perception of reality is one of the biggest hindrances to personal and spiritual growth. Even the most enlightened of human beings throughout all of history and pre-history have had to overcome this flaw in consciousness. To acknowledge a shift of reality, a spiritual awakening, we must sidestep […]
It comes down to one simple question: Do you still feel that your home matches your energy? Let’s back up a minute… Our homes are a reflection of our inner world. It’s a space that we can creatively express ourselves; who we are and what we value. It’s a place where we collect memories and […]
What is biophilic design and feng shui? Feng shui is an intuitive art developed thousands of years ago from the observation of nature, common sense and gut instincts. It was designed primarily to locate the best land for building, and we believe it was first used to site ancestral burial grounds. Feng shui is a […]
Amid this growing Coronavirus crisis I believe that it is no coincidence that I’m teaching about nature connection more than ever. Last weekend I co-led forest bathing walks and workshops, plus did miles of hiking in the woods. Also I’m in the middle of teaching the Earth Energy course online. In this past week I’ve […]
What’s keeping you from developing your spiritual side? It might be the belief that working on your spiritual self is impossible in today’s modern w orld. But it’s precisely today’s modern world that calls more of us to develop spiritually. So how do we reconcile this? I believe we must cast aside our notions of […]
Great Low-Light Indoor Plants How can you attract positive chi into your home? Liven up those dark areas with live, healthy plants! One of the most important items in your home is live, healthy plants. You can watch my short video or read this post about why they are and five of the easiest plants […]
10 Tips to Manage Stress with the Power of Nature The days go so fast. Doesn’t seem real, yet it is. No wonder we often feel that we have no time to do the things we need to do. Or want to do! This speeding up of time is a significant stressor in our daily lives. […]
Stairs are challenging in feng shui. Why? Three main reasons: Depending on the location in the home and bagua, they symbolize unstable energy (going up and down) If they are located across from the front door (which is typical) they can create chaos (insomnia and illness) in the second floor (where the bedrooms usually are) […]
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