On Saturday January 30th, the Building Our Future Care & Communication Subcommittee hosted another Connection Session. This time the topic of conversation was “Your Oasis at Home & in Nature.” We learned a lot about our community though small group conversations learning about how spirituality shows up for us both indoors and outdoors. Today, we would like to share with all of you several of the key takeaways.
There were 5 common themes related to spirituality at home:
1. Clean, organized and open spaces
2. Art, books & music for spiritual nourishment/meditation
3. Pets as emotional support
4. Sensory enhancers - scents, sounds, flowing water, lighting options
5. Nature indoors or within view – rocks, plants, views of water, and backyard gardens
There were 5 common themes related to spirituality in nature:
1. Exercise & Exploration - biking, hiking, kayaking, yoga
2. Plant & Animal Life
3. Travel for variety of landscapes
4. Sensations - sand on feet, wind on skin, sound of waves, breathing in air, vibrations
5. Connection to Elements - water, rocks, mountains, sky
Overall, our community enjoys making their homes calm and peaceful like their own personal spas and zen gardens. We love nature so much we want to bring it indoors. We also value all forms of life and seek to enhance our world with sensory experiences.
We are so grateful for this insight into the private lives of our community members. It is our hope that this knowledge be incorporated into our future home and programming at Unity on the Bay. Stay connected with us and look out for our announcement of our next Connection Session coming soon.