MONTHLY MESSAGE

proximity.

closeness, nearness, presence, juxtaposition, adjacency, accessibility.

How close are you to your dream, goal, peace, happiness?

Do you know how much power you have accessible to you? The idea of proximity has been a theme for these past few expansive months—the idea that we are all surrounded by energy & power that is ours to harness, if we are willing to reach out & grab it.

We’re living in rapidly changing world, a global society waiting for us to see how close we are to overcoming, uniting, & elevating beyond our most imaginative dreams. Right now, we have a chance to release old ways of thinking & living to further embrace the changes that are shaping our future. We are being challenged to live with as much freedom as possible, cultivating the powers of unity, inner strength, & ancient wisdom to advance our communities. 

A beloved author & prominent figure in futuristic thinking, Octavia E. Butler shares with us in The Parable of the Talents this timely quote:

“Kindness eases change.

Love quiets fear.

And a sweet and powerful

Positive obsession

Blunts pain,

Diverts rage,

And engages each of us

In the greatest,

The most intense

Of our chosen struggles.”

With so much chaos & movement happening, how close are you to your resources for peace?

Upon moving to Oaxaca, a partnership with a master artist was formed, by simply being in the right place at the right time—being in proximity to the next best source of inspiration & abundance. On the journey to holistic expansion, different tools & skills are needed to ascend to new heights. Often times, collaboration is the path to a desired goal.

The first fruit of partnerships between Liberated Space & Mexican fine artists is a limited run of 8 lithograph prints, designed & produced in collaboration with the workshop of Master Artist Rolando Rojas. Learning a new medium, in a new city, in a new language (!!!) was one of the most satisfying processes & experiences in pursuit of a fully liberated life—one that will continue to shape the future of what a liberated life looks like. 

Slow living = slow art-making. Printmaking is a new favorite practice for slowing down time.

home.

Every week, I reset my space: deep clean, fresh sheets, fresh produce, & fresh flowers. It’s become such a ritual that I’m now determined to have rotating decorative vases for my weekly arrangements. It’s something that makes me feel inspired, honored to have a place to call my own.

From the beginning of my artist’s journey, I’ve always had my ideal end-goal in mind: designing interiors & products/pieces that make any interior beautiful. I’m honored to introduce my first collection of luxury home goods, sourced & designed in Oaxaca!

These pieces have been curated & designed with ease, simplicity, & natural living in mind. We’re being called to examine our systems, expand ourselves, & embrace a slower, more peaceful way of living. The way to a liberated life is paved with intentional time spent cultivating beauty & savoring those moments. My hope is that these items help to recall those feelings of bliss.

quality.

Purchasing sustainable, handcrafted items enhances the quality of your space. The energy used to create these items was carefully cultivated in a space of healing, love, & bright imagination. Proceeds from this collection will go toward local artisans, shop owners, & the building of sustainable resources for living a liberated life.

Thank you for your continued support!

Your gifts are in proximity.

Your blessings are at home, in you.

— Chandler Elise