The Void Project

A special bonus edition Must death be such a taboo topic in western culture? To the curious, the exploration of death can inspire a spirit of discovery and wonder. Instead of experiencing emptiness, there’s a possibility of feeling incomparable fullness. And, perceived from a certain angle, it can reveal something of a spiritual nature to those transitioning and those they leave behind. About my g...

After we’ve dealt with the tangibles and plumbed the intangibles, what we are left with might be surprising. Through a ritual called Space Clearing, we can infuse our home with our intentions, and gain greater awareness of our presence. About my guest Wenndi Freer is never satisfied with the superficial; her curiosity compels her to search for what’s underneath or behind initial appearances. When...

When someone values experiences over possessions, it’s acceptable to have less stuff. Even preferable. It can become a delicate matter, however, when older generations are ready to pass down their favorite belongings. Summary With each move from one home to the next, choices await. About what to keep, what to acquire and what to let go of. These transitions can be opportunities to, "look at a...

When we begin with a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want. Summary Sometimes we look around and realize there’s not much rhyme or reason to the things we own. When we pare down to a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want. About my guest Craig Constantine is the voice behind the “Mo...

When we consider what becomes of the things we once owned, it might give us fresh perspective on our daily planetary impact, as well as what will be left behind when we’re gone. Summary Teddy bears from childhood, life off the grid and organizing our “estate” before we die. In this wide-reaching conversation, Judy Dolmatch reflects on acquisition and disposition, staying connect with her late moth...

Sometimes the internal experiences we crave are enhanced by changing our external environment. Summary Change can surprise us. Even when we know it’s in the offing, it can take time to thoroughly unfold. Visions of what we thought we wanted may come to pass, whether or not the details we had in mind completely align with what reality turns out to be. By paying attention to our values as they evolv...

Conscientious clutter clearing and Feng Shui can release congestion in a home and invite more flow, while space clearing goes further to usher spirit into matter. Summary Moving is often a conscious choice. It can also be a necessity, as in the aftermath of an earthquake. Either way, some level of upheaval is to be expected. Uprooting needn’t destabilize, however, at least not for long. And all ne...

How can limitations actually spur creativity? Summary How might the intentional choice to live abroad influence one’s relationship to their possessions? Along with opportunities come constraints — which can spark entirely new approaches. For example, sorting through what we own and deciding what to do with it needn’t be burdensome; it can be big fun. About my guest Lisa Donoughe is a brand expert...

What makes a person ready to sort and organize their things with the help of someone else? Summary Readiness can look different for different people. A possible measure is the willingness to have one’s things ruffled through and shaken loose. Another is their receptivity to new organizing principles. Whatever gets it going, the sorting and reorganizing process can illicit insight for the client an...

What does it look like to closely align one’s material possessions with clear personal values and aspirations? Summary What does is look like to closely align one’s material possessions with clear personal values and aspirations? Danielle provides a shining example. Freedom has a very specific meaning to her. She deliberately organizes her life for simplicity, enabling flexibility and freedom for...

What can a 24-year-old teach us about shoring up our values before we run out and buy more? Summary What can a 25-year-old teach us about shoring up our values before we run out and buy more? In the opening episode of the podcast, we speak with Sasha Newton, a young professional in Northern California. Based on her own life experience, she makes the case that real growth can be found in letting th...

Transcript Hi. How do you feel about podcasts that are … personal ? Because this one gets personal. It’s also about our stuff. What?! Yeah, the stuff you we buy or find or accept as a gift or inherit and it all builds up and up and up over time. Until one day we realize we’re in charge of managing it all. Why do people do that? Okay. I could stop right there. That would make for a pretty good podc...