Our external realities tend to reflect our internal realities.
How is your heart? How is your mind? How is the state of your home?
If you really pay attention, you'll discover that these two things are reflective of each other.
Last month, I attended a STRONG Pilates class in support of SickKids. STRONG opened in Liberty Village this past winter, and I attended every day for about a month when I was rehabilitating my knee. It's not your average pilates studio - it incorporates weights, assault bikes, and their "row-formers" which are rowing machines attached to the reformers.
From the moment we arrived, the experience felt thoughtful and elevated. Each participant received a gift bag placed on their reformer - an unexpected detail that made the session feel special and personal. After class, we were treated to freshly pressed green juice, orange juice, and raw, organic matcha coconut almond butter balls, along with chocolate chip peanut butter bites. Perfect for my infamous sweet tooth. Everything feels better when done with a purpose, and it was wellness done beautifully - nourishing, intentional, and community-centered.
The importance of proximity.
The environment you curate around you matters - our surroundings influence our subconscious much more than we realize.
When choosing where you want to live, consider why you want to live there - do you want to be like those within that community? Are you close to the type of facilities, stores, and services that can assist you in becoming a better version of yourself? Are there places for you to give back?
Check your values.
Everyone relocates for different reasons. Some go through break-ups, some recieve N11s from landlords "moving back in", some have exciting new job opportunities. But whatever the reason, we can all agree that your home and neighbourhood should feel like your sanctuary in the midst of it all.
The foundation of your home starts with the foundation of your self.
To build a strong internal foundation, you need to dial it back and consider the kind of lifestyle you'd be able to create for yourself within your choice of community.
Make sure that the surroundings of your home are supportive of your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
To handle the responsibilities of your career, show up for your loved ones, and help those who are less fortunate than you - starting with a strong foundation for yourself is key.
I'll wrap up our Real Estate x Wellness Series with this: Keep the end in mind with every decision you make, especially when it comes to curating the life you want to create.
Til next time. 🖤
AV
