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Reset your space

 It's almost time for our February offering -Resetting the space of your Living Altar - a reset with a creative sizzle! 

Last year, my virtual friend Katy from our Intentional Creativity community invited me to co-host the month long challenge, this will be the second year I'm helping facilitate. You can join our Facebook group here

Red Thread

At the end of a workshop, our IC teacher Shiloh issued this invitation: "I would love for you to finish your painting if you haven’t, and then to clean your studio. Reset your altars. Make new room for the sprouts to come up through the ashes. You need space and time to see what’s coming up and what wants to be shared and prepared for...."

Whatever your space and projects, giving time and attention to a reset often inspires us, and gives access to new ideas and insights. 

Begun in 2020, the Reset group description reads, "think of this, what if your whole home was a sacred space? Throughout February, (we) will lead a month of consciously clearing spaces in your home, and you're invited!" 

While clearing and resetting, we often follow the basics of deciding what to:

  • keep, 
  • redistribute
  • Or pass on
And these guidelines:
  • Do I love it/ does it serve a purpose?
  • Do I have one that I like more/ is better
  • Where would I look for it?

Wipe surfaces, empty trash, rethink uses of objects, do necessary repairs .... and bring more beauty and inspiration in. 

Oil lamp and mini-altar

Marie Kondo's inquiry "does it spark joy?" has helped many curate what stays, and decide what to place in another area or pass on. One of my son-in law's touchstones: "I like it, but it's tired!" 

When you are ready for a reset, Pinterest is good for inspiration, my Atelier board has ideas for studios, plus boards for other areas, inside and out. I will be sharing tips from Feng Shui to enhance the energy of our spaces. Katy will share a colour mapping process to help identify areas that need attention. 

Atelier





Does this concept of your home as living altar appeal? If so, you're invited to pour a cup tea, and sit with your journal:

  • What spaces in your home do you find restful? 
  • Which inspire and uplift? 
  • Which feel 'tired?'
  • What do you Wish to make space for?
  • What do you commit to?
  • What's your first action step?
Katy's Declutter Bingo card 

We'd love to have you join us for this year's February Reset!
Red Thread hugs - Nadya
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