NEST: Alice Engelstad on the Spiritual Art of Homemaking (Ep. 36)

Moonwise

In this episode of #moonwisepodcast, we speak with homemaking mentor Alice Engelstad about the practical and spiritual art of tending your nest. We dive into strategies for building inner stability, creating harmony in the home and having the courage to go deep into our belief systems so that we can heal and change. “Our home is really a womb,” says Alice. We talk about decluttering as a doorway to increased creativity and how objects and spaces hold energy. She asks, “do our homes hold our stuff or do our homes hold our family members?” We discuss the role of rhythm in family life and how to create meaningful pauses in our day. We talk about the importance of self-compassion and being gentle with our own self talk. Alice emphasizes humor, levity and flexibility in the process of creating your own sanctuary. We also talk about: Organizing as a practice of inner connection Objects as an avatar of some aspect of ourselves Perfectionism vs. self compassion Approaching daily tasks with care and reverence The nest as a container for growth