If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your space — like something’s missing no matter how much you decorate — this post is for you. I’m Ariel Magidson, interior designer and founder of Senses, and I believe your home has the power to heal. In this post, I’m sharing how my own home changed my life — and how yours can too, with a free grounding visualization meditation to help you reconnect and realign.
Your Home Was Never Meant to Be Built on “Shoulds”
There’s a moment
There’s a moment — sometimes loud, sometimes quiet — when you realize your home isn’t working for you.
You’ve filled it with shoulds:
- It should look like Pinterest.
- It should be perfect for hosting.
- It should function flawlessly for work-from-home.
But here’s the truth:
If your home is built on shoulds, it’s not built for you.
And if it’s not built for you, it can’t heal you.
Your home can’t nurture you if it’s trying to impress others.
It can’t hold space for your dreams if it’s filled with someone else’s.
And no — no amount of new throw pillows or trendy renovations can fill that void.
So . . . What actually makes a home healing?
It starts within.
You’ve probably scoured the internet for every moodboard, every “dream home” image, trying to replicate something that feels like you. But you know what’s missing? You.
You haven’t paused to ask:
- How do I actually want to feel in my home?
- What emotion am I craving when I walk through the door?
- What version of myself is this space nurturing?
Not just the current you — but your past, present, and future self.
Your inner child who wants to feel safe.
Your higher self who wants to grow.
Your tired self who needs deep rest.
Your inspired self who’s ready to create something new.
Your home is your mirror. And it’s time to reflect something real.
Try This Instead: Journal Prompts for a Healing Space
BEFORE YOU SCROLL PINTEREST – get out your journal
Before you scroll Pinterest for the next perfect kitchen, try these healing home design prompts:
- What does “home” actually mean to me?
- When do I feel safest and most alive in a space?
- What memories, textures, or scents bring me peace?
- What does my future space feel like to my soul?
These are perfect if you’re just starting out or feeling disconnected from your space. They’re grounding, emotional, and will get your creativity flowing in the right direction — from the inside out.
experience a healing shift with my free visualization meditation
It’s time to ground in, babe!
I created a free 12-minute grounding visualization for this exact reason — to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom before you decorate another corner of your home. This is the starting point.
You’ll be guided to:
- Let go of “shoulds” and return to your true desires
- Feel into the texture, smell, sound, and energy of your future space
- Reimagine what your soul-aligned sanctuary feels like
Close your eyes… and open your heart to a space that heals.
you are worthy of a home that feels like you.
this work is deeper than aesthetics.
It’s about self-trust, embodiment, and healing.
Your home is not a project — it’s your sanctuary.
It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence.
Let’s build from that place, babe.
Because when your home feels aligned, everything in your life begins to shift.
