How Intentional Spaces Provide a Place to Go Inward
The Alkemist Himself in his Intentional Space
“In the era of remote work, cross-functionality has become an overwhelming priority, and the majority of modern homes lack any semblance of intentional space to be completely immersed in oneself–a place dedicated to self-care practices and self-work.
Visual cues are a powerful catalyst for behavioral action, and a physical space is no exception to the rule. Intentional space is a physical reminder to take an intended action, igniting behavior and giving rise to healthy habits. Empirical evidence in the wellness space clearly illustrates the value of healthy habits, habit stacking, and creating routines, and creating physical space for such practices can encourage engagement and promote discipline.
Furthermore, while habits and routines can provide consistency over time, they often lack awareness. Rituals transcend the routine, requiring both awareness and intention, and transforming the mindless patterns of everyday life into dedicated, intentional self-care practices. With this understanding, I recognized the nature of my new mission–to incorporate intentional spaces into every home, simplifying the integration of ancient wisdom into everyday self-care rituals.
By demystifying the concept of the ritual and harnessing the power of intentional space in our day-to-day existence, we are able to unlock the potential for renewal, consistency, and mindfulness within our own homes. Most people do not have a physical place dedicated solely to this practice:
Setting An Intentional Space in your Home by using Unscented Pillar Candles.
A place to sit,
Listen,
Go inward,
Just be,
Dream,
Write,
Sing,
Meditate.
The action doesn’t matter so much as the intention.
Intentional space can be any place in your home that is dedicated to practices centered around your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. It is a sanctuary of wellness with the power to create lasting behavioral changes in your everyday life. The space can be curated in any way that feels personal or creates personal connection, by adding candles, plants, crystals, or even creating an altar to make the space emotionally relevant. The goal is to create a reflective space that you want to spend time in.
Intentional spaces are an outward reminder to work on your inner process. Only once you’ve crafted an inner life of intention can you begin to consciously and authentically manifest the outward life you seek. Intentional space is merely an incubator for that practice–a safe place for you to connect with the being that you are. Once you connect to that being, things start to change. Your perspective changes. Your life changes. Change your life, and you change the world.
Systems and structures were created by humanity, but they do not define us. They will continue to rise and to crumble, and we will continue to grapple with the fallout. When you take the time to look inward, you realize that these outward forms are merely a facade. You exist beyond all of it. Unveiling a dedicated space for this practice creates the time and place to do this important work — a catalyst for inward discovery, and a threshold for external transformation.”
Love & Light,