“A Japanese room might be likened to an ink wash painting, with its light-grained wood, its white shoji paper, its subdued colors. A lustrous black lacquer dish sits in the dim light, its surface reflecting the wavering glow of a candle. The walls of the alcove absorb the shadows, and the room, instead of being illuminated in a uniform glare, breathes with a gentle rhythm of light and dark. Here, in this softness, there is a stillness that invites the mind to rest.”
Activity: Your Architecture of Rest (10 min)
Take a moment to observe your surroundings. If possible, move through your space—walk, sit, and engage with it physically. Notice how it feels to touch surfaces, sense the air, and observe the interplay of light and shadow. Let yourself experience the space.
- Where do you feel most at ease?
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What objects bring you sensorial comfort?
- What’s one small way you can shape your surroundings to better hold rest?