THE ORNELIAN

THIS WEEK AT THE ORNELIAN (9/5/25)

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THE ORNELIAN

Hello Friend,

Thanks for being here!

I wish I could say sorry about not having an update last week but I didn’t have any updates. I spent the week perfecting the Ornelian Framework once again. And while it’s still not perfect, it can at least withstand the first round of public consumption.

The Ornelian Framework is a map of how people know things—it shows different ways of learning and understanding the world, so anyone can figure out how to live their best, most fulfilled lives!

I have also been working on creating a sustainable schedule to post on social media across all companies and all platforms. I’ll describe more below. I’m getting close but it’s all theory right now. I’m still repelled by editing, yet I oddly miss it.

If you’re new here, I decided to stop forcing myself to do stuff. I’m trusting that I will eventually feel like it. It’s been working so far. I’ve been getting more done fast and better than ever before. I just have to be patient. When it comes to posting, I guess you have to be comfortable being patient too. Though it’s excruciating for me to let down the imaginary large audience that is my inner critic week after week, I know that creating the space to build a stronger relationship with myself by trusting myself to flow through life is well worth it.

Without further ado, here are the updates of the week across all the branches of The Ornelian: Grounded Spirits, ILA Institute, PubLish, and Belasprii.

🌐 THE ORNELIAN

  • I have updated my Work With Me page to Book a Session page.
    • I felt like “work with me” sounded more like let’s collab not let me help you spiritually.
    • Go check out what sessions I’m currently offering! I’ve offered a new day (Thursdays!).
  • I started an Instagram account for The Ornelian!
    • I saw this post that said that you need story and polarity to be successful at social media. I’m going to outline that for each company. I hope you can use it as a guide filled with five examples for your future company/social media page!
      • Story:
        • The Ornelian is about living richly—in experience, aesthetics, and spirit.
        • It celebrates luxury not as exclusivity, but as the recognition that everyone deserves beauty, dignity, and moments of indulgence.
        • It’s a space:
          • where spirit, soul, mind, and body are nourished,
          • where fun and depth coexist,
          • where growth happens with joy, intention, and freedom—never by force or unnecessary self-sacrifice,
          • and where elegance is accessible, intentional, and transformative.
      • Polarity:
        • Against:
          • Those who equate luxury with status, exclusivity, or empty materialism.
          • Those who follow traditions blindly without questioning their value.
          • Those who glorify forced work or self-sacrifice at the cost of joy.
          • Those who prioritize show over substance or novelty over depth.
        • For:
          • Those who seek dignity, beauty, and luxury accessible to all.
          • Those who value intentionality, presence, and mindful indulgence.
          • Those who want to grow, evolve, and honor themselves without coercion or guilt.
          • Those who enjoy play, depth, and thoughtful living simultaneously.

Against: blind tradition, forced work, and joyless luxury.
For: accessible elegance, mindful indulgence, and meaningful living.

I add all of that to ChatGPT and asked it to create a rough outline of a content calendar and this is what it gave me:

Weekly Content Calendar Outline (Example)

Monday – Mindful Start

  • Theme: Presence & intentionality
  • Post ideas:
    • Quote or short reflection about being fully present
    • Morning ritual tips for a luxurious, mindful start
    • Reel showing a “slow, elegant morning” (coffee, journaling, music)
  • Engagement: Ask followers how they start their week with intention

Tuesday – Accessible Luxury

  • Theme: Dignity & beauty for everyone
  • Post ideas:
    • Highlight a beautiful, aspirational item or experience and show a way to make it accessible
    • “Luxury hack” or tip: small indulgences that feel high-end
    • Carousel: affordable vs. aspirational luxury
  • Engagement: Poll on favorite luxury indulgence at home

Wednesday – Wisdom & Traditions

  • Theme: Intentional traditions & cultural depth
  • Post ideas:
    • Share a tradition you practice and why it matters when it serves
    • Mini history or origin story of a ritual, aesthetic, or practice
    • Reel: debunking a “rigid tradition” with a modern approach
  • Engagement: Ask followers which traditions they’ve adapted or let go of

Thursday – Connection & Conversation

  • Theme: Belonging, empathy, community
  • Post ideas:
    • Personal story about learning from someone different
    • Highlight a follower, artist, or collaborator
    • Interactive Q&A on meaningful experiences
  • Engagement: Invite followers to share their own story or insight

Friday – Fun + Play

  • Theme: Joy, beauty, and indulgence
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: playful luxury moments (wine, art, music, dance)
    • “Friday indulgence” mini-tutorial or recommendation
    • Carousel of things that are both fun and elegant
  • Engagement: Caption contest or tag-a-friend challenge

Saturday – Becoming / Growth

  • Theme: Continuous evolution & integrity
  • Post ideas:
    • Personal reflection on growth or a goal achieved
    • Book, course, or practice recommendation
    • Reel: slow “before & after” transformation (self, space, mindset)
  • Engagement: Ask followers what they’re working on growing

Sunday – Rest & Reflection

  • Theme: Presence, patience, and self-care
  • Post ideas:
    • Guided journaling prompts or meditation suggestions
    • Reel: “Sunday ritual” for luxurious rest
    • Carousel: weekly recap + intention for next week
  • Engagement: Poll: How did you honor yourself this week?

Now will I actually follow through and post any of these ideas? Only time will tell. I’m only telling you about it because I think it will be interesting to keep track of all the ideas that come across my proverbial desk until one actually sticks and inspires action.

🎙 GROUNDED SPIRITS

  • Recently, my adult little sister felt the push to dive into the world of witches. She was asking me a lot of questions around being a witch so I figured I would write a post for her and all of you. Find it here.
  • Story
    • Grounded Spirits is a sanctuary for people who want to grow—literally and spiritually—through cannabis, and dreams.
      • We guide seekers to harness their energy, intuition, and creativity using rituals with cannabis, plant magic, and dreamwork.
      • Here, growth is tangible: you plant dreams & seeds, set intentions, cultivate your spiritual & physical garden, and harvest food & insight from your dreams.
      • It’s a place where spiritual knowledge meets practice, play, and transformation, making personal evolution joyful, grounded, and deeply intuitive.
  • Polarity
    • Against:
      • Those who dismiss or demonize cannabis.
      • Those who see dreams as meaningless or unimportant for growth.
      • Those who rely on trends, empty rituals, or forced practices.
      • Those who avoid connecting with nature, plants, or their subconscious.
    • For:
      • Those who want to grow spiritually through dreams and cannabis, intentionally and ritualistically.
      • Those who prioritize dreamwork, lucid dreaming, and goal alignment as tools for insight.
      • Those who value play, experimentation, and grounded practices in their spiritual journey.
      • Those who seek clarity, empowerment, and transformation through tangible, enjoyable rituals.

Story: Grow spiritually through cannabis, plants, and dreams. We make ritual, intuition, and insight grounded, joyful, and actionable.
Polarity: Against spiritual fluff, dismissive attitudes toward cannabis or dreams, and forced growth. For intentional, playful, and transformative plant and dreamwork.

Rough Content Calendar Outline (Weekly Themes)

Monday – Energy & Intentions

  • Theme: Set the week’s energy with cannabis and intention
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: “Morning ritual: meditation + cannabis to set your weekly intentions”
    • Carousel: Energy-check quiz + ways to reset using plants/cannabis
    • Poll: How do you ground your energy at the start of the week?

Tuesday – Cannabis & Plant Magic

  • Theme: Ritual and spiritual use of plants
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Intentional cannabis ritual for clarity, creativity, or grounding
    • Carousel: Plant allies (herbs, flowers, and cannabis) and their spiritual benefits
    • Tutorial: 5-min ritual for using cannabis and plants to clear energy
  • Engagement: Ask followers what rituals they practice with plants or cannabis

Wednesday – Dreamwork & Goal Alignment

  • Theme: Sleep, dreaming, manifestation
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: “How to prepare your dreams to guide your goals”
    • Carousel: Dream journaling techniques + lucid dreaming tips
    • Thread: Linking nightly dreams with personal growth and intention setting
  • Engagement: Encourage followers to share a dream insight or manifestation success

Thursday – Cannabis & Dream Myth-Busting

  • Theme: Education & empowerment
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Debunking myths about cannabis for spiritual use
    • Carousel: Misconceptions about dreams and how to work with them
    • Thread: Practical ways to integrate cannabis and dreams into spiritual practice
  • Engagement: Ask followers what questions they have about plant or dream work

Friday – Rituals & Alignment

  • Theme: Evening rituals with cannabis or plants
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: “Evening wind-down ritual with cannabis, journaling, and reflection”
    • Carousel: Step-by-step ritual for energy clearing, grounding, and manifestation
    • Tutorial: Mini ritual for connecting with intuition before sleep
  • Engagement: Poll: Which ritual are you trying tonight?

Saturday – Reflection & Integration

  • Theme: Inner growth and harvesting lessons
  • Post ideas:
    • Journaling prompts focused on insights from cannabis rituals or dreams
    • Reel: “How I integrate dream insights into everyday life”
    • Carousel: Reflection prompts + weekly intention-setting
  • Engagement: Invite followers to share insights and integrations

Sunday – Creativity, Play & Inspiration

  • Theme: Fun with plants, cannabis, and dreams
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Dream visualization exercise with cannabis or plant allies
    • Carousel: Creative energy experiments—drawing, movement, or rituals
    • Mini-challenge: Plant a seed, literal or metaphorical, with intention
  • Engagement: Invite followers to tag you in creations or rituals
  • In the meantime, check out this week’s episode here!
    • You can find all the links for the episode, all the links mentioned in the episode, and many bonuses here!

🌀 ILA INSTITUTE

  • I had very mixed reactions to the new “personal curriculum” trend going on on TikTok recently.
    • At first I was super excited
      • “finally people are ready to love learning like me”
      • i never knew there were so many people that loved school like me
    • Then i was sad because ive been working on ILA Institute for YEARS and i know that people have been waiting for it and i dont know why i have such a paralysis when it comes to putting myself out there. i wish i could just post incessantly but when i go to record NOTHING comes out. ive done the research. i know what im talking about. i have einstein level thoughts with the grammar structure of a preschoolers. i feel like i have to translate by thoughts to english excpet my thoughts are ONLY EVER in english (no matter how much i try for them to be in french and/or spanish) so its just super frustrating.
      • i was scared that i had missed my chance and elizabeth jean the creator of the personal curriculum challenge would lead where i wanted ILA Institute to lead
        • but then i thought wow thats ridiculous. multiple people can bring back the love of learning to the public forum.
    • then i was happy and chill and even posted my own personal curriculum tiktok with my flair to it (adding the ornelian framework)
    • yes its cringe but please enjoy
    • oh i also made a blog post for it too. its a rough outline and ill be adding / fixing it as we go along
      • it’s supposed to be personal curriculum but then i thought why not also make it ILA Insitutute’s first semester too
@ilainstitute

My husband joins in on my personal curriculum challenge #Guns #Plants #Country

♬ original sound – ilainstitute
  • Story:
    • ILA Institute revolutionizes education by returning to organic learning—learning that is alive, immersive, and connected to the world.
      • We guide students to explore knowledge through nature, museums, libraries, and other rich, experiential environments.
      • Learning is not one-size-fits-all; we honor the many ways of knowing—through the soul, spirit, mind, and body.
      • Our approach empowers learners to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and wisdom in ways that feel intuitive, engaging, and deeply human.
  • Polarity:
    • Against:
      • Those who see education as rigid, standardized, or solely test-based.
      • Those who dismiss experiential, emotional, or spiritual ways of knowing.
      • Those who prioritize memorization over curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
      • Those who separate learning from life, nature, or embodiment.
    • For:
      • Learners who thrive through experience, curiosity, and exploration.
      • Those who value learning across soul, spirit, mind, and body.
      • Those who want education to feel alive, intuitive, and transformative.
      • Those who engage with museums, libraries, and nature as classrooms.

Story: Learning is alive. We explore the world, nature, and ourselves to know through soul, spirit, mind, and body.
Polarity: Against rigid, rote education. For immersive, holistic, and organic learning.

Rough Content Calendar Outline (Weekly Themes)

Monday – Mindful Curiosity

  • Theme: Spark curiosity and awareness
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: “Start your week noticing something new in nature”
    • Carousel: Questions to awaken your curiosity in everyday life
    • Poll: What’s one thing you want to explore this week?

Tuesday – Nature & Experiential Learning

  • Theme: Learning through nature
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Short nature-based lesson (plants, ecosystems, observation)
    • Carousel: “How spending time outside teaches the body, mind, and soul”
    • Tutorial: Mini activity to engage senses in learning outdoors
  • Engagement: Ask followers what natural spaces inspire them to learn

Wednesday – Museums & Libraries

  • Theme: Knowledge in cultural spaces
  • Post ideas:
    • Carousel: Highlight an exhibit, artwork, or book that teaches differently
    • Reel: How to explore museums and libraries as “living classrooms”
    • Thread: Lessons you can pull from art, history, or literature
  • Engagement: Poll: Favorite type of museum or library resource?

Thursday – Ways of Knowing: Soul & Spirit

  • Theme: Holistic learning
  • Post ideas:
    • Carousel: Practices that teach through intuition, reflection, or meditation
    • Reel: How to listen to your inner guidance for learning
    • Thread: Linking spiritual and emotional insight to knowledge acquisition
  • Engagement: Ask followers: Which way of knowing do you trust most?

Friday – Ways of Knowing: Mind & Body

  • Theme: Embodied learning
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Kinesthetic or sensory-based learning activity
    • Carousel: Mind exercises that integrate thinking and doing
    • Tutorial: Mini experiment for body-mind awareness and learning
  • Engagement: Encourage followers to try the exercise and report results

Saturday – Integration & Reflection

  • Theme: Synthesizing knowledge
  • Post ideas:
    • Journaling prompts: Connect what you learned in nature, museums, or library
    • Reel: “Harvest your week’s lessons”
    • Carousel: How reflection turns experiences into deep knowledge
  • Engagement: Invite followers to share one insight they gained

Sunday – Creativity & Exploration

  • Theme: Playful application
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Creative project inspired by the week’s learning (drawing, writing, building)
    • Carousel: Exploration prompts linking curiosity to new ideas
    • Mini-challenge: “Try a new way of learning today”
  • Engagement: Invite followers to share their creations or discoveries
  • ILA Institute‘s second episode is live!
  • This course explores the future of education through an intuition-led lens, and in it, I share everything I learned while wandering through the libraries of Los Angeles.
  • 🎧📺 Tune in now — and let me know what resonates most with you.
    • You can find all the links for the episode, all the links mentioned in the episode, and many bonuses here!
  • Still no new episode this week…
    • But a complete re-design!
    • We’re actually focusing on the SMBS (soul, mind, body, spirit) in the interviews now!
    • The next batch will start coming out October 1st and they will come out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
    • The SMBS interviews probably won’t come out till late October/early November.
  • In the meantime, check out the latest ILA Radio episode!
    • You can find all the links for the episode, all the links mentioned in the episode, and many bonuses here!

🖋️ PUBLISH

  • Story:
    • PubLish is where changemakers, artists, and deep thinkers gather over food to explore ideas, share creative work, and tackle big issues.
      • Each gathering unfolds in three parts:
        • Pub—we share a meal (drinks);
        • L—we learn about diverse perspectives on a topic;
        • and ish—we share our own insights to develop actionable solutions.
      • PubLish is about turning conversation into real-world impact, one meaningful night at a time.
  • Polarity:
    • Against:
      • Those who treat social gatherings as shallow networking or performative events.
      • Those who avoid challenging conversations or thinking critically about big issues.
      • Those who talk about change but never act on it.
      • Those who don’t think art can change the world.
    • For:
      • Changemakers, artists, and thinkers who thrive on connection, dialogue, and action. No small talk allowed!
      • Those who value sharing meals as a catalyst for conversation and insight. Bonus points if you believe in the influence of the vibe of the dinner table on the food.
      • People who want to explore diverse perspectives and collaboratively create actionable solutions.
      • Audiences who turn ideas into impact while building community and creativity.

Story: Eat. Learn. Act. PubLish brings changemakers together to explore ideas, share perspectives, and create solutions over meaningful meals.
Polarity: Against shallow socializing and talk-only spaces. For collaborative, creative, and actionable gatherings.

Rough Content Calendar Outline (Weekly Themes)

Monday – Thought Starter

  • Theme: Spark curiosity for upcoming dinners
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Pose a provocative question or “big idea” for discussion
    • Carousel: 3 perspectives on a current social, artistic, or cultural issue
    • Poll: Ask followers for their stance or insight on the topic

Tuesday – Meet the Changemaker / Artist

  • Theme: Highlight community members
  • Post ideas:
    • Profile of a participant or speaker, their work, and perspective
    • Reel: Behind-the-scenes of their creative process or advocacy
    • Carousel: Their “one actionable idea” for impact

Wednesday – Learning Spotlight (L)

  • Theme: Share knowledge from diverse perspectives
  • Post ideas:
    • Carousel: 3 ways experts or community members view a topic
    • Reel: Snippets from past discussions or workshops
    • Thread: Deep dive into perspectives discussed at PubLish events

Thursday – Action & Impact (Ish)

  • Theme: Turn ideas into solutions
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: How a discussion led to a tangible project or plan
    • Carousel: Step-by-step guide to applying insights to your own work or life
    • Poll: Ask followers which solution they’d prioritize

Friday – Community & Meal Experience (Pub)

  • Theme: Connection over food
  • Post ideas:
    • Carousel: Photos or short clips from recent dinners
    • Reel: Setting the table, prepping for meaningful conversation
    • Highlight: Food + conversation as a form of creative and social nourishment

Saturday – Reflection & Dialogue

  • Theme: Continue conversations online or in micro-communities
  • Post ideas:
    • Journaling prompts or discussion questions based on the week’s topic
    • Reel: Recap of insights and solutions brainstormed
    • Carousel: Key takeaways for reflection and action

Sunday – Creative Sparks & Inspiration

  • Theme: Inspire creativity and forward-thinking ideas
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Micro-interviews with attendees about lessons learned or ideas sparked
    • Carousel: Creative exercises to explore the week’s theme
    • Mini-challenge: Encourage followers to try a small actionable solution

  • I started a Threads account for PubLish! Follow it here.
  • First event coming soon!
    • It’ll be at a restaurant in Los Angeles, CA or its surrounding areas (depending on who signs up).
    • Get your research, art, stories, and/or your ideas together to sign up very soon.
    • We finally have a theme! It will be announced next week!

Be the first to know when the next event is posted!

🎨 BELASPRII

  • Story:
    • Belasprii Productions illuminates hidden and overlooked stories while teaching the art of storytelling.
    • As a production company, we document, produce, and bring to life the narratives of The Ornelian. Our content goes behind the scenes, showing how stories are discovered, crafted, and shared across visual, performance, and multimedia formats.
    • Belasprii empowers audiences to tell stories easily, effectively, and creatively, making storytelling accessible to anyone while shining light on the unseen.
  • Polarity:
    • Against:
      • Those who avoid uncomfortable truths or stories that challenge their worldview.
      • Those who consume art only for entertainment, avoiding depth or emotional engagement.
      • Those who value conformity, mainstream narratives, or surface-level storytelling.
    • For:
      • Aspiring storytellers, creators, and curious learners who want to understand how to craft compelling stories.
      • Those who appreciate art that illuminates hidden truths and provokes reflection.
      • Those who are curious, empathetic, and open to challenging ideas.
      • Those who want to engage in art that inspires conversation and change.
      • Those who enjoy behind-the-scenes content and learning from real-world examples.
      • Those who want both education and inspiration, seeing storytelling as approachable, actionable, and creative.

Story: Illuminating hidden stories while teaching storytelling. We go behind the scenes to show how stories are found, produced, and shared.
Polarity: Against inaccessibility and passive consumption. For creators, learners, and curious minds ready to tell stories effectively.

Rough Content Calendar Outline (Weekly Themes)

Monday – Story Discovery

  • Theme: How hidden or overlooked stories are found
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Quick tip on sourcing stories from everyday life or your own work
    • Carousel: Story brainstorming behind-the-scenes from other brands
    • Poll: Ask followers what type of stories they’d like to uncover

Tuesday – Story Crafting

  • Theme: How stories are shaped into compelling narratives
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Behind-the-scenes of scriptwriting, concept boards, or storyboarding
    • Carousel: Step-by-step process of transforming raw ideas into content
    • Tutorial: Quick tip on structure, tone, or pacing

Wednesday – Production in Action

  • Theme: Showing the making of content
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Behind-the-scenes filming, lighting, or editing
    • Carousel: Crew roles, production tools, or workflow insights
    • Highlight: BTS from one of your brands’ projects

Thursday – Storytelling Tips & Tricks

  • Theme: Teach followers to tell stories easily
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Quick actionable storytelling hacks
    • Carousel: Common mistakes and how to fix them
    • Thread: Examples of turning mundane moments into engaging stories

Friday – Showcase & Reflection

  • Theme: Highlight finished stories and lessons learned
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Final product of a behind-the-scenes story
    • Carousel: Key insights from the production process
    • Poll: Which storytelling tip would followers try this weekend?

Saturday – Cross-Brand BTS

  • Theme: Connect Belasprii content to your other companies
  • Post ideas:
    • Carousel: Behind-the-scenes from The Ornelian, Grounded Spirits, ILA, or PubLish
    • Reel: How a story from one brand evolved through production
    • Thread: Lessons about storytelling across different contexts

Sunday – Inspiration & Creative Challenges

  • Theme: Encourage followers to practice storytelling
  • Post ideas:
    • Reel: Creative prompt to capture and share a story in 1-2 minutes
    • Carousel: Examples of audience-submitted stories or challenges
    • Mini-challenge: “Tell a story from your day and tag us”
  • For The Circle, the first SPARK episode is out now!
    • In it, you’ll be guided through:
      • an energy ritual to summon your creative flame
      • a prompt that dares to undo your fear
      • a vision that might change how you see your work
        …but you’ll have to enter to know.
  • You can find all the links for the episode, all the links mentioned in the episode, and many bonuses here!
  • Next week, we will do a deep dive on how to bring your work into the light with GLOW!
  • Sign up now to receive it in your inbox when it comes out!

that’s all for now

That’s what I’ve been up to this week. I’ll keep posting updates like this as things unfold.

If you’re curious, want to collaborate, or just want to follow along, I’m glad you’re here.

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See you next time,
Laura Alyn

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