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  1. This is an interesting take on creating a zen space. I usually decorate my indoor zen with Buddha wall art. I think that plants definitely help bring more calmness. Do you usually go with authentic plants?

  2. Sounds wonderful and inviting for everyday living. What a lovely idea! Hope it brings you the peace you need.

  3. I think creating a comforting place for contemplation and meditation is such a good idea. Your space makes me think about how I might do that in my home. My sister died in February and I am spending a lot of time with overwhelming paperwork and other stressful activities, and all of that and running back and forth doesn’t touch dealing with the grief. Even for those who aren’t grieving, a calming place would help them with the little things we face everyday and be ready when they do need comfort as bigger things come along.

  4. Seems the effect water has on allowing one to fully relax, etc might have some healing helps too, with physical problems. I hope so for you, especially, Brenda!! I like the idea of having a plant in memory of someone. I cannot have indoor plants and the neighbor cats are determined to spray the outdoor ones my kids left here for us…so I hope they survive. Maybe I need to find some small plants that cats do not like to surround the arrangement with…

  5. Brenda, this post is so inspiring, as a way for any and all of us to practice self care. I can feel the peacefulness of the space you created right through the computer screen! It makes me think about creating such an indoor space in my own home. The water feature is so pretty. I have one outdoors, but this would make a lovely one for indoors. Wishing you peace and serenity as you sit in your “zen” space.

  6. What an inspired idea, Brenda! I think the water fountain is especially wonderful. It occurs to me that I might like one in my bedroom to help me fall asleep and calm my mind. And the fact that you can have plants in the fountain is especially nice. You’ve done a beautiful job putting the space together and I know it is going to help you and those of us that copy your idea. Thanks so much for sharing it and may it bring you peace and healing as I know it will.

    1. I hope everyone who doesn’t have such a space creates their own little oasis.

  7. Brenda, this looks and sounds so peaceful. I believe that we all need to do whatever it takes to make ourselves feel better for however long we need it. Take your time, relax, rest, remember your sweet Gracie, Charlie and Abi and whatever else you would like to have a little respite from. Take care, Elizabeth

  8. I’ve had spots like this periodically and yes, they did have a calming effect. Thanks for sharing your spot and how you created it.

    1. Do whatever brings you joy. We should all practice self-care because we need it to get through the trials life brings.

  9. This is beautiful, but I’ve always felt that all of your rooms held zen like quality of calming serenity.
    Have you tried cds with sounds of crashing waves or rainstorms? They help me sleep when I ask Alexa to “play rain.” Just close your eyes and drift away…..

  10. This is lovely, Brenda. My “zen” space is one of our spare bedrooms…the room that used to be Phil’s room. It has a twin bed in it, so it can serve as a guest room if need be, but I used that bed for relaxing and reading and sometimes napping. My small desk is in there, which looks out into our backyard, and is very calming. I have tons of plants in there, a bookcase full of non-fiction books, a comfy chair, my yoga mat and some other exercise stuff (I do yoga and meditation in this room), a diffuser for essential oils, and lots of plants.

  11. I love your zen place Brenda!
    It’s perfect for you!
    My zen place is my den where there’s more sunlight than any other room.
    Actually it’s my daughter’s and grands space too when they come over and want some quiet time. They all love that room and it’s their fav spot in my house! Lol

  12. I used to like to cross stitch, but the squares and holes are much smaller than they used to be!! I know this, because I’m currently working on a small Christmas ornament, and it’s taking me a long time to finish. I love the space you created! Warm, cozy, relaxing. Someplace to just breath. In my house, I have a sunroom that has 2 chairs, a table with a lamp, and lots of pretty plants! AND… my exercise equipment, which kind of kills the joy, but I literally have NO Other place to put it! In fact, I had plants on the equipment for the longest time, until recently, when my sister and my son shamed me for not using it, lol. So I cleared them off, and tell myself at least I have a pretty room to work out in, lol. I also have a small reading area in my bedroom to relax and enjoy a good book. As long as I don’t get lazy and plop all my clean laundry on it when I bring it to my room to “put away.” I heard somewhere, “Don’t put it down. Put it away.” That little mantra really helps me get motivated to do just that. I’ve been staying on top of a lot of chores, because I keep telling myself that. Plus I have a shirt that says, “Just Do It.” You know, like the Nike commercial. So I’ve been trying to make some relaxing spaces in my house and keeping on top of the tidying up, to make me feel happier in my house spaces. It’s a work in progress, but it’s important to do. We all need it for out mental health. I have a small water fountain and a lantern with a fake candle. I think you’ve inspired me to add them into my sunroom, to create a little more zen.

    1. Do whatever brings you joy and comfort. We have to learn to be good to ourselves and not wait for others to do nice things for us.

  13. There you go ~ healing yourself again! Gentle hugs ~

    1. We’re more in control when we attempt to heal ourselves. That control is empowering.

  14. I love this idea and I’m going to attempt to copy it if it’s okay with you?
    I haven’t lost anyone lately but I’m going to confess I miss my husband terribly and he’s been gone 16 years.
    I’m 1 of those people that keeps everything to myself and will smile and act like all is well.
    I deeply appreciate that list of plants that are safe for our kitties,my house panther is a chewer of all things green,even fake plants and Bella and I would be heartsick if something happened to him.You enjoy your day and your Zen space.

    1. Of course it’s okay! That’s why I wrote it. So you all could maybe create a space for yourself. I admit I feel so much better with the soothing sound of that water going 24/7. And one thing I hadn’t thought of until I turned it on yesterday: It helps to muffle the noise from upstairs! Everyone deserves a place of love and light and comfort.

  15. I’m thrilled for you that you’ve created a space in your home that helps you ‘be good to yourself’. I’ve learned the importance of self-care and being good to yourself is a huge part of self-care.
    I’m in the process of creating a spot in my bedroom where I can sit and hopefully start enjoying what I miss so much in my life – reading! Months ago I created a small space in my living room where I while away the hours enjoying my love of things related to handwork.

    All part of self care!!!

    Enjoy your day, Brenda!

    1. Oh, how I miss handwork! I just loved hand-piecing quilt tops and embroidering and crazy quilting. You do it for both of us.

      1. Ironically, Brenda, I think about you quite a bit when I’m doing my handwork projects. I know you miss it so much.

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