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what is a nurturary?

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nur·tur-ary (nûr’chər’airy) , noun

  1. an interior space in the home for quiet contemplation, meditation and mindful  relaxation
  2. a space that is  simple, organic, clean, uncluttered
  3. a space that encourages mindfulness and peaceful living
  4. a space that connects us to our authentic self

A nurturary helps us create peace from the outside in. When we  live in a clean, uncluttered, unfettered space, we are most able to relax, refresh and renew in that space.  It is nurturing  the spirit of peace through spatial simplicity and tranquility. It’s  transforming the spirit from the outside, in – from an outer place of peace to  your inner space of peace.

Diane Pruitt, ecopreneur, interior stylist and serenity architect.

creating peace

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People often think that peace is about not having feelings or not doing something wrong, when in fact it is the opposite.  It is all about feelings, about making mistakes, about facing conflict and, in spite of these missteps, living in balance.  It takes practice and returning to a stable base routinely for reflection and renewal.  I often find peace in the solitude of life, the aloneness between the chaos of the day, the weekends when I don’t feel like doing anything, the spaces between conversations.

I have always felt that maintaining a peaceful approach to life requires a base from which to settle the spirit.  This base, a nurturary.  I liken it to creating a space of interior expressions of peace to support the growth and nourishment of spiritual peace. Continue reading →