Meditative Story

Creating my own sanctuary, by Angela Ahrendts

Oct 14, 2025
Angela Ahrendts, a distinguished business leader renowned for her transformative roles at Burberry and Apple, shares her personal journey towards finding sanctuaries that nurture her spirit. She delves into childhood memories of lying under a maple tree, finding solace in a secret hideaway beneath the stairs, and the profound impact of a morning routine on her clarity. Angela recounts a pivotal moment with a bald eagle that inspired her to embrace bold decisions, emphasizing the importance of crafting daily rituals that cultivate gratitude and openness.
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ANECDOTE

Backyard Cloud Sanctuary

  • As a 10-year-old Angela lay on a blanket in her backyard watching cloud shapes and feeling comforted by imagined angels.
  • That strawberry-patch spot became her first personal sanctuary where she could relax and dream.
ANECDOTE

Sanctuary Under The Stairs

  • Angela carved a three-by-five-foot crawl space under the stairs into a glowing, handcrafted refuge with cushions, candles, and music.
  • She used magazine travel pamphlets there to imagine a broader world and wrote for maps to feed her dreams.
ADVICE

Protect A Morning Hour

  • Angela rises at 5 a.m. to drink coffee, read, meditate, and leave her phone inside to claim a quiet hour before anyone else wakes.
  • She credits that undisturbed morning hour with greater clarity, calm, and readiness for the day's demands.
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