75. Space

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of space in various dimensions, including mental, temporal, and physical, and its impact on creativity and reflection.

We open with a quote that sets the tone perfectly: if the mind is not overcrowded, not ceaselessly occupied, there is space—and from that space, everything else comes. We explore space as a multi-layered concept, distinguishing between space in the mind, space in time, and space in the physical environment. We discuss how transit time—the in-between moments connecting one event to the next—holds rich potential for stillness and reflection, and how the pandemic illustrated what happens when that space collapses. We examine the distinction between functional space, where we operate our lives, and sacred space, where we connect with something deeper. Through personal examples—Ubud as a near-inevitable portal to spiritual connection, the sauna ritual as a gateway to creativity, and a newly moved-into flat as an invitation to consciously design a sacred corner—we explore how physical environments shape our inner states. We touch on neurodesign, the consecrating effect of returning to the same space for the same ritual, and how space and practice reinforce each other over time. We close with two simple invitations: reflect on your transit time, and consider which spaces in your life…

People in this episode

Hosts: Pia, Bart

Topics covered

• space
• mindfulness
• reflection
• environment
• creativity
• transit time

Keywords

• space
• mind
• transit time
• sacred space
• functional space
• neurodesign
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: sauna ritual

Places: Ubud

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