Surely "Home" means different things to different people. But honestly, I believe we don't stop and think about this much. Perhaps, if we did, changes within ourselves could happen. Changes in our CHOICES could happen. What changes you ask..and wow...well they are limitless.
So let's do a simple exercise. Are you with me? Here we go...btw I'm doing this as well -
Stop wherever you are. Have something to write on....even the sticky notes on your smart phone. And if you have the "microphone" ..or Siri...on you smart phone you can actually talk into that. Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths...... Now..
1. picture YOUR home from the outside... what you WANT it to be like..not what it currently is - unless that is what you want it to be like
2. standing in the walkway....what does your house it look like.... what are you FEELING when you look at it...Show your feelings on your face with an expression - you can use your hands as well. Remember this.
3. walk up the walkway to the front door...open the door....walk inside.
4. what do you FEEL....take a moment - what do you REALLY feel as you look around - smell any smells - notice if it is bright - light - dark - cozy - warm...cool... cold.....open.....crowded....look at the furniture....how the furniture is placed...are the ceilings high...average...short....can you see into other rooms.....what do you hear.....quiet.....hmmmss of motors from appliances.....music
5. remember this is what you want YOUR home to be like
6. now open your eyes......write down everything your remember......How does your home FEEL?? Be descriptive...
* to help you with descriptive words think of.......happy....tranquil.....safe......expansive......simple...easy......joyful.....large...light & Bright...fun...peaceful......small....cozy.....minimalist.....lots of color.....neutral colors....big windows....smaller windows.....lots of doors...no doors.....you get the idea
FOCUS on: How do you FEEL in Your home.
7. NOW...based upon what you see, hear, and feel....write some specifics of WHY you are feeling what you feel?
This is important - take a few minutes to think about WHY you are feeling what you feel in YOUR home.
OK ...GOOD... you are in touch with how YOUR home looks and feels.....
Great Job Everyone......Trust me - the Payoff will be Substantial.
We will take the Next step in the next issue - stay tuned - That's when the FUN begins!!!!
UNTIL THEN.....
Let's Share what we have done so far - without drawing any conclusions - just Shout Out what YOUR home feels like right now....we can all learn from one another.....
well - I did my excercise - I see that I like my home to feel light and bright...high ceilings...lots of windows..size of rooms did not matter. The front of my home seem suggest - 'welcome" - lots of flowers and lush greens, like an English Garden. I like a "cozy" feel to the furniture and warm tones in most rooms. I also see a fun "beach" room that feels like I am on vacation.
ReplyDeleteWhat were your thoughts and feelings..before we move onto th next part?