Avid readers, journal keepers, or simply anyone who loves beautiful objects will be fascinated by the creative and magical workings of bookbinder Moneeza Khan. Moneeza is the owner and creator of Lotus Blu Book Art. In this episode, Joy talks to Moneeza about the inspiration behind her process. They explore the handpicked artifacts Moneeza uses to create these artisan journals, scrapbooks and notebooks. Moneeza’s process draws from sources of inspiration such as her dual heritage and her global travels, which have taken her everywhere from Nepal to Italy. Her life experience and open mind have shaped the unique sensitivity embodied in her approach to bookmaking. She is passionate about creating pieces unique to each potential owner. She loves working with her hands: creating each piece is a spiritual process of awareness. She employs elements of history, color, and nature in each meticulously crafted creation. Joy and Moneeza discuss their love of journaling, the popularity of this simple way of practicing mindfulness, and the purposefulness behind this ancient ritual. Dive in to the episode for inspiration and information on how to make this joyful, enlightening, and simple ritual part of your daily routine! For more information about Moneeza Khan and to visit her shop, go to lotusblubookart.com   For more inspiring stories and content, visit Xentiense.com Producer: XENTIENSE, LLC Host: Joy Berta Guest: Moneeza Khan Engineer: Sam Brown --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joyberta/support