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September 19, 2018 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

“Daily reminders of our nature.”

Honoring the tradition:

The lotus flower collection, integrates several artisanal traditions of Morocco. Each tradition brings along a whole range of possibilities, provided the perfect setting for a co-creation. At least 5 different artisans participated in the co-creation of each flower.

“Each presentation showcases how a vision can transform diversity  into one.”

Inspired by our nature: 

As presented in more detail in the accompanying writings of this collection, the collections is inspired by the 15 virtues or tunes of co-creation. The design & creation of each virtue started by looking up the significance of flowers. Both flowers & virtues make up the reality of our nature.  

Inspired by the blooming of the lotus flower, the leaves and roots provide for an unlimited number of presentation.

The petals of the different flowers are made out of first quality glass & the silver & golden looking metals. The glass comes in 4 colors: red, bleu, green & amber. Occasionally, some yellow & lighter shades of bleu & red can be found in this first quality glass as well. The metal are an alloy of copper, zinc & nickel. All materials are sourced locally. 

“The 100% handmade aspect of these co-creations serve to honor & respect our human nature.”

Balance & harmony: 

As virtues root towards their origin, the lotus’ potential rises through the waters of life. Our virtues co-create balance & harmony in our inner homes.

The design of each presentation is balanced in alignment with the 5 feng shui elements. Metal, water, wood, fire, & earth.  Besides the obvious metal and wood element, the water element is represented by the glass & wavy shapes of the petels. The earth element is represented by the amber colors of the glass and the copper alloy. The t-lights provide for the fire element. 

They are beautiful in daylight, but it is in the dark that they show their true colors. It is in those moments we’ll need to connect with virtues the most. 

In the middle of each flower and in the bottom of the wooden sockle, you’ll find the Scent&Sense logo, hammered in with a stamp tool, guaranteeing the authenticity of each co-creation. 

” May each of these creations serve as daily reminders,  daily reminders to nurture our nature.” – Steven Pauwels.

Cocreation & making choices:

The design of the collection results in a multitude of presentation options, providing for the co-creation of unique expressions of light. With each kind of presentation, several flowers have to choosen, and maybe even combined. This element of the collection shows the value of cultivating our inner virtues. Our virtues allow us to change the way we make our choices.

“When we aim to manifest our potential, choices can no longer be made with the mind.”    

Filed Under: Lotus collection Tagged With: Acceptance, Clarity, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Engagement, Gratitude, Honesty, Humbleness, Kindness, Patience, Persistence, Presence, Trust, Worthiness

Kindness

August 14, 2017 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

“Saying no can be the kindest thing to do, if it is rooted in a yes inside.”

 

The journey towards our potential is about liberating ourselves from the conditionings that keep us from manifesting it. The challenge is that these conditions reside in our unconsciousness. Simply put, we forgot about them. But it is not because we forgot about them that these conditions & beliefs aren’t subject to our inherent capacity to create.

The mirror of life shows us our unconscious beliefs. If something triggers us and brings along resistance, than it is not the other being the cause of this. We are the cause & luckily so ! What life would it be if others would be responsible for our inner feelings ?

Our experiences through life, brings us in touch with our unconscious beliefs. These beliefs are holding us from dancing more freely on the dance floor of life. Some of these ways are kind and some are abrupt and painful. When we ignore, life slowly bring us to a point were we just had enough and cannot take it anymore. Kindness helps us to dance between these extremes. All of it is part of liberating our heart so we get to sing our own and unique song . 

“ Kindness can be practiced in many ways. I have my deeper learnings by offering kindness to the ones I resist the most. They are the ones that show me what I need to let go of. Applying the mirror of life transforms this into; This person shows me what part of me I’ve not seen yet & still resist to.”

We need to be kind to ourselves, by taking care of ourselves. As simple as it sounds, it takes years to know what that truly means. Kindness has nothing to do with pleasing. Part of liberation is being able to say no in a kind way. Saying no becomes easy when it is grounded in a yes from within. Saying no can be uncomfortable at first, as it triggers our conditioned concept of love.

Be courageous, be willing to accept, even if… and be kind to yourself. Each time we accept and let go, we free up the energy that was stuck inside. As a bonus, the energy we used to hold on becomes available as well. Each time we merge more fully with all of life and honor our nature.

Filed Under: Lotus collection Tagged With: Kindness, The tunes of the Divine, Virtues

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