Welcome to chu on this 3 65.
Your day morse of wisdom and wellness with
doctor Tan
Davis.
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fulfilling
balanced
and inspired life. Every day, we dive into
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And soul,
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more mindful you.
Get ready to chew on something truly transformative.
Good morning. Good afternoon, or good evening, wherever
you may be in this wide wonderful world.
Welcome back to another episode of Chu on
3 65,
your daily bite of wisdom and wellness.
I am Tan, your guide on this journey
And today, we're gonna be diving into the
serene and transformative topic of creating sacred spaces.
So come on in friends get close and
comfortable
in our cozy part of the internet, I
call our podcast home where the pot of
tea is always on and hot,
and our topic of discussions are warm and
insightful
as you pause, to spend a few moments
with me today. I am asking for you
to go ahead and get that soothing herbal
tea and have it on hand.
Because now we're gonna turn our attention to
the question of today. What is 1 element
you can add to your home today to
create a sense of sanctuary and peace.
Alright. Take a moment to reflect on this
question,
consider how incorporating this element
can't transform
your space and enhance your well being. We're
gonna explore this topic together to see how
we can create personal san.
Alright? While you're chewing on that. Let's go
ahead and turn our attention to our 3
word quote for today.
Create your sanctuary.
Let these 3 words, just be a gentle
reminder to design spaces that nurture your soul.
Now we're gonna go right into our topic
of today's sacred spaces,
creating a personal sanctuary.
Personal san in our homes can serve as
places of refuge,
meditation, and spiritual connection,
offering us a retreat from the chaos of
daily life. So now that you have found
a comfortable spot, let's go ahead and explore
how to create your own sacred space for
peace and rejuvenation.
Now when we speak of sacred spaces,
creating a sacred space in your home is
about more than just aesthetics.
It's about cultivating a place where you can
find peace, clarity, and connection.
Sacred spaces can be corners
rooms or even outdoor areas
dedicated to your well being and spiritual practice.
Now I chose this topic because I have
in my neighbor
that's to the right of me as I'm
doing this podcast, and I always see her
out there she has such a beautiful deck.
She has adorned them with such beautiful flowers
and even some plants. I think she had
some fruit growing on her deck. And so
mine just looks so pale in comparison to
her but it just looks so peaceful. She
has created a sacred space for herself out
of her deck and I'll look over and
I will see her out there with her
coffee in the morning and just enjoying the
scenery that she has placed on her or
on and about her deck. So I thought
let's just talk about sacred spaces today. And,
of course, when it comes to our overall
health,
sacred spaces are very essential for our overall
wellness, including our oral health for those of
you who are joining us here on On
3 65.
Yes. I am a general dentist. So you'll
hear me always often
pulling in and referring to our oral hygiene
practices,
our oral health,
and just what stress can do to our
mouth, not just our mouth, but holistically, it
does have damaging and negative effects on our
overall well being too. When it comes to
stress. So having a sanctuary for relaxation and
stress relief can reduce the risk of stress
related oral health issues such as teeth grinding
Tmj
gum disease and etcetera, said you heard me
talk about plenty of times on this channel.
And additionally, the mindfulness in peace fostered by
a personal sanctuary
can encourage healthier lifestyle choices
including consistent oral hygiene routines.
So by integrating sacred spaces into your routine,
you can support your men your emotional and
your physical well being,
ensuring a holistic approach to your health,
emphasizing the creation of personal san,
Just leads to a healthier, happier you inside
and out.
With that, I'm gonna go in into offering
you
a very insightful resource on this topic, the
title of the book I have for you
today is the Spirit Alma.
A modern guy to ancient self care, and
this is by Imo
and Lindsay K.
Again, the title of the book is the
Spirit Alma,
a modern guy to ancient self care by
the lovely authors in a low and Lindsey
Ke. I will post this book a summary
of the book on tan davis dot com,
feel free to go over and check out
that summary If you will, if you just
don't have time to read the book or
maybe you haven't read it or you have
read it, and you just need refresher her
on the book, feel free to check out
that summary. I chose this book because it
provides practical tip and rituals for creating and
maintaining sacred spaces,
emphasizing their importance in fostering mental and spiritual
health.
So just by us taking the time to
understand the value of Sage grit spaces,
we can begin to appreciate their role in
our overall wellness.
I do have some benefits that I'd like
to explore these incredible benefits of having a
personal sanctuary,
and I have 5 of these for you.
Number 1 stress relief, A dedicated space for
relaxation can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Providing a calm environment for unwinding.
Number 2,
enhanced focus.
Sacred spaces can improve focus and mindfulness
making them ideal for meditation, journal, or creative
pursuits.
And my third,
benefit that I wanna share with you is
spiritual connection, having a place to connect with
your spiritual practices can deepen your sense of
inner peace and purpose.
My fourth 1 for you is emotional healing.
A sanctuary can offer a safe space for
processing
emotions and healing from daily challenges.
And my last 1 for you, last but
not least, personal growth.
Regular use of a sacred space can support
personal development, and self reflection, fostering a greater
understanding of yourself.
And I'm gonna share with you my sacred
space is my bathroom
I I know you've probably heard so many
times to so many stories I share with
you about my bathroom from me having my
warm bubble bath to me just having time
in the shower singing.
And singing giving praise and thanks, my daily
thanks and gratitude,
or I can just be in there and
just doing some silly dance and just letting
off a lot of energy and just connecting
with self. So I spent a lot of
time in my bathroom, and that happens to
be 1 of my favorite sacred spaces is.
Alright. I wonder what your sacred space is.
Go over to Tanzania davis dot com. Miss
share with me. What is your sacred space
and why is that your sacred space.
Alright. Now I'm gonna go into sharing some
practical tips to help you create your own
sacred space.
Number 1, choose the right spot.
Find a quiet and comfortable area in your
home where you can focus and feel at
peace.
It could be a corner of a room,
a dedicated room or an outdoor space.
Number 2, declutter
clear the space of unnecessary items to create
a clean and serene environment.
Minimalism can help reduce distractions and promote calm
If you wanna know more about minimalism,
check out 1 of the episodes here on
2 on this 3 65.
I have gone over. I think there's 2
great episodes on minimalism.
That I have provided for you. Alright. Number
3, incorporate nature, bring elements of nature into
your space, such as plants, flowers or natural
stones to enhance tranquility and connection to the
Earth. I have aloe vera plants. I love
them. I have 1 huge 1 in my
living room area.
So I love my aloe vera. It just
represents healing.
Okay. Now comfortable seating is another 1, another
tip I have for you. Ensure you have
comfortable seating such as a cushion,
chair or matt to make your time in
the space enjoyable I for 1 love pillows.
Alright. And the sixth 1 I have for
you soothing since.
Use essential oils, inc or candles with calming
sense to create a relaxing
atmosphere.
And my last 1 for you, sound and
music,
incorporate soothing sounds or music that promote relaxation
and meditation,
consider a small fountain
when times or a playlist of calming tunes.
I love jazz for me, and I also
love the sound of rain. So those are
mine.
By following these tips, you can create a
sacred space that supports your well be and
spiritual practices. This is why I have provided
these for you. And so now, let's talk
about making the most of your sacred space
to make the most of your sacred space
consider incorporating regular rituals and practices.
So 1 daily meditation and set aside some
time each day for meditation or mindfulness practices
to center yourself. And then journal,
We do journal right here. So you're getting
your daily dose of journal in with me
for those of you who followed me here
on 2 1 this 3 65.
Offer for those of you who are new.
I love journal. You know what I say
that that ink flow healing follows.
So use your space for journal.
Reflecting on your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
And then also in that sacred space that
you have provided and created,
spiritual practices,
engage in spiritual activities such as prayer, chanting
or reading
inspirational texts.
And number 4, creative pursuits. Use the space
for creative activities like drawing, writing or playing
music to express yourself, for me, I love
painting water painting, and I also love playing
the ob, my flute, so I get in
and get some music time in in my
sacred space as well.
And the fifth 1 is quiet reflection. Spend
time in quiet reflection allowing yourself to simply
be present and connect with your inner self.
Alright. Just by integrating these practices that I've
offered you, you can fully benefit from your
personal sanctuary,
and that is what is all about. Looking
forward to unwind from the day when you
leave the world, you retreat to your personal
sanctuary,
reconnect with yourself strengthen yourself and just get
to dive deep intros prospective
and grow and become so well and so
wise.
Alright Now, again, don't hesitate to go on
over to tan davis dot com. Have you
created a sacred space in your home? How
has it impacted your well being? And what
tips of rituals have you found most effective.
Please share with me, even share some photos
if you can,
go on in, I'd love to listen and
learn. I'd love to learn from everyone. Alright.
Now before we go on any further, I
have an inspirational quote to reflect on. The
quote is by Joseph Campbell, and it reads,
your sacred space is where you can find
yourself over and over again.
I love it. I'm a say it again
for you. This is by Joseph Campbell. Your
sacred space is where you can find yourself
over and over
again.
Today, friends, I am just stopping by to
encourage you to start or enhance your journey
of creating a sacred space.
Use these tips and ideas we discussed to
design a sanctuary that nurture your soul.
Let's create spaces of peace and connection together
With that, let's move on into our journal
segment for today.
This is where I invite you to take
some time with me for intros inspection and
journal.
Reflecting on your personal sanctuary and how it
supports your well being can provide valuable insights
and inspire positive change.
Here are my 3 engaging prompts I have
to get you started. Always feel free to
pause this podcast
at anytime after each prompt, to give yourself
some extra time to write with that let's
dive on into our first prompt,
imagining your sacred space.
For this, I want you to think about
what your ideal sacred space would look like.
What elements would you include and how would
they make you feel?
Right about your vision for your personal sanctuary
and why each element is important to you.
Then prompt number 2,
reflecting on existing spaces.
Here is where I want you to consider
a space in your home or life. That
already feels like a sanctuary.
How does this space support your well being
and what makes it special?
Now put pen to paper and write about
how you can enhance or expand this space
to better serve your needs.
Then our last prop number 3, planning your
sacred space.
For this, take a moment to reflect on
the steps you will take to create or
improve your sacred space.
What specific actions will you take and what
rituals will you incorporate?
Alright. Now let's let that ink flow and
put that pen to paper and write about
your plan for creating a sanctuary
that nurture your mind, your body and your
spirit.
Alright. My friends that is gonna conclude our
journal segment for today. As always, thank you
for taking time to reflect a journal with
me today. Creating a sacred space can lead
to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
I truly hope these prompts have helped you
gain clarity and motivation to design your personal
sanctuary.
And you know what I always tell you
Your journal is a personal space for exploration
and growth. So please please please keep writing
and discovering.
Keep creating and cherish your sacred spaces and
let them guide your journey to wellness. With
that, my friends, I'm gonna say happy journal.
And as always, I pour out my deepest
gratitude to each and every 1 of you
for following me here on Q on this
3 65.
Thank you for taking the time to join
with me today on this exploration of sacred
spaces.
Keep creating and cherish your personal san
and remember
until we meet again on the next episode,
keep chewing on the good stuff.
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