Hello lovelies ..
Having been drawn to this phrase quite a few years ago, I thought I would share what it means to me and why I think it is so impactful on our lives. I love it so much I chose to make it my tagline.
a little recap on what restorative means:
adjective: of or relating to restoration (a bringing back to a former position or condition)
noun: something that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
To my mind; restorative spaces, whether in person or online, have the ability fo help us focus, bring more clarity and exhale the things that might be weighing us down. It’s like fresh air and sunshine, quiet corners and empty surfaces, open space, meaningful treasures, well-read books, favorite photos of favorite people, expansive views and natural light. It’s akin to delicious aromas and birdsong, comfortable seating and tidy storage, artful pieces and room to breathe.
Life is a lot; a lot of movement, a lot of memories, a lot momentum. Life is highs and lows, ups and downs, ebbs and flows. Sometimes life just gets too much and statistically speaking it is inevitable we will be touched by challenging situations from time to time. Situations where you or a dear loved one will very likely brush against difficulties. Difficulties that at times are beyond bearable, understandable or quantifiable.
Having worked as an interior designer for thirty-five years I believe that our homes are our ‘safe landing place’, or at least (in my opinion) they should be and I feel the same about the online spaces we create. Collectively if we can tune into what means the most to us, be mindful of it and create spaces that represent it, then we begin to bring our health and vigor more into focus.
Part of achieving this restorative outlook is the appeal of spending time with friends, gathering with family, taking breaks and having fun. The pull to embrace the lighter side of things and have open time and space to work through the lows that inevitably present themselves. Taking walks, taking baths, taking day trips and taking time. We flourish more when we create breaks and soft spots to land in between it all. We benefit from a restorative space to balance the shock of what can pop up in life. We gain bandwidth when things around us are more calm and bring contentment. It’s valuable to be able to recognize the up and the down of life and how all of it works together to build who we become over time. Restoration resides in our inner knowing that we were created for sharing our unique amazingness and radiating it into the world.
