HAVEN

We've all embarked upon the journey of The Seeker at some point in our lives. Some of us have been on the quest more than we care to count but in each pilgrimage we learn more and more about ourselves. That's what the journey of The Holy Fool is all about. The soul at the beginning of a new journey exploring the gifts and talents that are our "only". We are the only ones and we cannot be copied or duplicated. What adventure are you being called to? What can you no longer say no to?

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My special guest for this episode of Haven is Josh Henges. Josh has worked in the nonprofit world for about the last 14 years and he has been connected to services for homeless much of that time. Josh is currently the Director of Clinical services at Veterans Community Project in Kansas City.

Veterans Community Project is on a mission to end veteran homelessness and you’ll hear in today’s episode just how passionate about that Josh is. Josh says ending homelessness happens when we start to think differently about homelessness.

You know when you speak to someone and you can feel the energy and passion they have for what they do? That’s the energy I felt the first time I spoke with Josh. He’s definitely living out a calling. I know your heart will be as open as mine was when you listen to Josh speak this truth.

How can we each act as a guardian of the Earth? I'm a LEED designer but the work I do as a sustainable designer doesn't begin or end with the built environment. I believe my work is to advocate and create a world that is environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just. In this episode, I share how my passion for green design was reignited in my Interior Architecture and Design studies and where I am now as a holistic designer. As spring draws near we are being asked to transform along with the changing season. I share some inspiration to get you started transforming your physical environment so you can feel more joy and a renewed sense of vitalization. Welcome spring!

“I use to think the top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and climate change. I thought that with 30 years of good science we could address those problems. But I was wrong. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed, and apathy… and to deal with those we need a spiritual and cultural transformation – and we scientists don’t know how to do that.” - Gus Speth

Marilee Wintz started her design practice in 1997 in Revo Nevada.  She says the name Sage Interiors pays homage to big horizons and the vast expanses of sagebrush in the Great Basin Desert of Nevada.  The Sage also signifies her mindfulness of environmentally responsible design.  Marilee has had the opportunity to design beautiful residences and businesses in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area and beyond.  She has also designed numerous private airports around the country.  Marilee's love of nature is woven into her design and is reflected in the way she creatively mixes materials to mimic nature and bring meaning in her design. 

You will see that Sage continues to inspire and define Marilee in all forms.  Sage is a word that also compliments Marilee and her wisdom in her development in the healing arts and the development of her new business Luminous Life.  In this meaningful chapter of her career, Marilee has created custom tools to help other people experience her love of nature, healing, and life.  She has customized tools that masterfully mix herbalism, sound healing, Reiki, and Shamanic Healing.  Marilee's Luminous Life programs weave all her wisdom and knowledge of the elements of frequency and energy seamlessly in her private healing sessions.

 Get all the links to Marilee's creations at www.rheamader.com.

Sometimes we encounter mission drift, or as I sometimes refer to it as, bright shiny object syndrome. As creatives, sometimes it's easy to journey off our path. This may be our doing or it may be due to a need to fit in, be the same. Have you conformed to a life of sameness? Are you a square peg trying to fit in a round hole? This episode is about remembering who we are and taking time to reflect to see how we have allowed our lives to change in order to fit. Have you lost sight of your dreams? Have your dreams changed? We don't know until we take time to remember.

Mental Health, Suicide, Connection, Relationship, Grounding & Earthing.

How the Earth element can be represented in the built environment to invite relationship, connection, and love.

Challenge to make a connection and have a meaningful conversation with someone or a group of people.

Mental Health, Suicide, Connection, Relationship, Grounding & Earthing.

How the Earth element can be represented in the built environment to invite relationship, connection, and love.

Challenge to make a connection and have a meaningful conversation with someone or a group of people.

Your environment is a reflection of you. Slowing down and staying present in a face paced world. How slow living and slow design can help us live more holistically aligned with our mental, physical and spiritual needs. How are you in relationship to your surroundings and how is that affecting your mind, body, and spirit? Use this episode to think more in-depth about how your home, work or wellness environment may be playing a part in the way you think, your health, and how you are connecting with others as well as nature. Practice slow design by associating yourself with the values of taking time, eco-friendly materials, ethical purchasing and fair trade.

Your environment is a reflection of you. Slowing down and staying present in a face paced world. How slow living and slow design can help us live more holistically aligned with our mental, physical and spiritual needs. How are you in relationship to your surroundings and how is that affecting your mind, body, and spirit? Use this episode to think more in-depth about how your home, work or wellness environment may be playing a part in the way you think, your health, and how you are connecting with others as well as nature. Practice slow design by associating yourself with the values of taking time, eco-friendly materials, ethical purchasing and fair trade.

My special summer series is going to be called Soul Spaces. It's a series of shorter episodes that are meant to help you rethink creating beautiful and healing spaces that support you in your everyday life in a slow, thoughtful, and intentional way. Beauty is a necessary aspect and we're going to talk about getting past the stereotypes of perfection and what that means to each individual person.