As my second outside reading source, I thought to look into how our “sacred space” is becoming extinct through the use of many digital materials. In the digital era we live in, individuals are losing hold of the few sacred spaces. The term, “creative pause”, means being completely isolated without interruption, and your mind is able wander about and think about key questions. According to Scott Belsky, “creative pause” is a, “State described as the shift from being fully engaged in a creative activity to being passively engaged, or the shift to being disengaged altogether. This phenomenon is the seed of the break-through a-ha!” (Belsky). There’s much power for sacred spaces, however, they’re becoming extinct fairly quickly. Individuals are depriving themselves of every opportunity, and our imaginations suffer from this. The question is, why do we give up our sacred space so easily? Belsky also states that space is “scary”. To escape self-doubt and unanswered questions, individuals must be aware of their activity throughout the day for reassurance. So, how can we reclaim our sacred spaces? Five potential solutions are:
1. Rituals for unplugging
2. Daily doses of deep thinking
3. Meditation and naps to clear the mind
4. Self-awareness and psychological investment
5. Protect the state of no-intent
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