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MADHURI’S MUSINGS
Instagram too is flooded with beautiful home
décor pictures than ever before. Gardening accomplishments and learning from failures.
projects have multiplied as well. Families are
now finding time and value in investing back into A part of our life is connected to each home that
their home. we have lived in. Even when we leave a house
and move one, it forever conjures images and
Our sacred space: At the end of the day, our evokes emotions. We continue to carry the vision
home is our personal sacred space in the and vibration from that home throughout our
universe that we are intimately connected to. lives.
Beyond the floor plans and designs, it is the also
the soil and ground that the home sits on. A A work-in-progress: There is no such notion as
family’s foundation starts in the house. A home’s a perfect home. A home is a work-in-progress
foundation rests on the soil beneath our house. forever, toward a more balanced backdrop
Per Hindu tradition, most home constructions that flows with the rhythm and pace of our lives
begin with Bhoomi pooja and honoring the piece and aligns with our needs and purpose at that
of earth that the house rests on. It is interesting point. Enhancements or rearrangements help
to unravel the history and heritage of the land to transform spaces and continue to keep the
where your house is located and you may be sparkle of creativity alive.
pleasantly surprised. Explore the vicinity of your Honoring our Home: Whether it is a new home
home and the local landscape and you may find infused with fresh energy or an old home rich in
new secrets revealed! memories, our home is the hearth of our lives,

Adding cosmic elements: The Panchabhutas providing warmth, protection and nourishment to
are the five cosmic elements of the universe, a grow.
balance of which we should strive to have in our A home is our nest, the center of our dreams,
homes for better harmony. This includes:
Where we laugh, learn, celebrate or scream,
Prithvi - earth, stone, plants, any greenery
Sharing our life’s joys and sorrows, with our
Vayu - fresh air, natural fragrances, open windows
homegrown team.
Jala – Waters, mirrors, soothing effects, calming As we spend more time in our homes today, there
colors
is no better moment than now to have a sense of
Agni - Fire, candles, light, lamps, warmth gratitude, to honor our space, respect our roof
and value our sanctuary.
Aakash - Space or the absence of clutter so that
all the cosmic elements can combine to create a
positive flow of energy around the house.

Greater the positive energy, stronger are the
positive vibrations generated in and around a
house.

Home is where the heart is; it is where your story
begins. It is also the place where the story ends
and you return, to begin a new chapter again.
Irrespective of whether a studio apartment or
a resort-style house, what makes a “house” a
“home” is the warmth of its owners, the love
and laughter that resonates within and the inner
spirit that both creates and releases, celebrating

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