Jessica Feldheim
Wellness for Architects
Jessicafeldheim@gmail.com
Keywords: spirituality, divine inspiration, leadership, mindset, transcendence, meditation, culture, and time.
Activity: This workshop offers an immersive and interactive experience for architects, delving into the exploration of spiritual traditions like Sufism, Orthodox Christianity, and Kabbalah. Participants will discuss divine inspiration and the concept of TIME within these three spiritual practices. Through hands-on guided meditation, they will connect deeply, rejuvenate their minds, and discover new pathways for creative inspiration while addressing stress.
Rationale: In recognizing the need for architects to transcend conventional limits and prioritize well-being amidst demanding timelines and projects, this workshop integrates spiritual insights to foster a healthier global architectural work culture.
Main Ideas:
- Elevating Architectural Excellence Through Spiritual Insights: Participants will tap into the wisdom of diverse traditions to enrich spiritual connections and amplify creative potential. They’ll also confront unique challenges arising from consecutive creative projects, client expectations, and the need for continual adjustments to prevent burnout.
- Experiential Guided Meditation: Through transformative meditation experiences, architects will bridge the physical and the divine, reigniting their creative spark amidst the intricate challenges of architectural projects.
- Practical Applications for a Global Audience: Engaging discussions will focus on collaborative strategies for integrating transformative tools globally, tackling shared challenges like tight deadlines, client expectations, and team motivation.
- Leadership and Creativity in Architectural Practice: Participants will explore practical strategies to sustain creativity and nurture effective leadership, delving into the catalyzing role of beauty beyond aesthetics in sparking creativity and inspiration.
- Being an Inspired Leader for Your Team: Investigating defining qualities and practices that set architects apart as effective leaders, this segment will provide insights into motivating and guiding global architectural teams in collaborative efforts.
Intentions: The workshop aims to empower architects with tools to enhance their creative processes, overcome challenges, and foster a profound connection between their work and team, leveraging spiritual tools to manage stress effectively.
Purposes: Elevate individual and team wellness within the architectural culture, cultivate a global community of architects dedicated to holistic practices, and contribute to the symposium’s theme of exploring the resonance of the past and the spirit of the future.
Theories: The workshop will incorporate theories from mystic spiritual practices, psychology, mindfulness, and leadership studies to inform strategies for enhancing creativity, managing stress, and fostering effective collaboration.
Conclusion: “Architectural Alchemy” promises to provide architects with practical tools and theoretical insights to enhance their well-being and creative potential. Aligned with the symposium’s theme, it aims to push boundaries in architectural discourse.
