⚖️ 1. Base Principles

• 🧼 Spaces must remain clear and clean as initially seen.
  This home is high performance and high focus — which can only happen in the absence of clutter.
• ❤️ These rules are an extension of our family and relationships,
  which have meaning and purpose.
• 💼 This home is an operation of business.
  It’s important to understand that we mean business when we are at home.
• 🤝 Guests of the home are participants within our family culture,
  which exists to prioritize the best possible experience and most productive time spent.
• 🏡 These rules apply within the home,
  while lenience and flexibility occur outside of the home.
• 🌿 We are constantly developing these base principles,
  and remain open to betterment, feedback, and adjustment.

👨👩👧👦 2. Family Systems

• 🔁 Routines and systems must be shared to maintain harmony.
  We understand these systems take time to learn — especially for short-term guests.
  Please allow us to host and guide you through them.
  Participation in these systems is more important for long-term stays.
• 🤗 It is our duty to make your stay as comfortable as possible,
  by helping you adjust into systems that are inevitable during your time here.
• ☕️ Short-term guests are encouraged to relax and let us take care of you.
  It’s within our nature to facilitate great hospitality — which you can best enjoy
  by minding your own business so we can do ours.
• 💰 Family systems are integrated into our business operations.
  They support the income that funds the accommodation and shelter.
  This is especially important to understand when staying in an Airbnb environment.
• 🗓️ Structure is broken down in three sections:
  Self-care before 11am
  Daylight flow from 11 onward
  Food window closes at 8pm

👁️ 3. Awareness

• 🪞 Every room has purpose and meaning,
  which determines the energy and mood of that space.
  Some rooms are for high-energy creative work; others for quiet, focus, or meetings.
  We prioritize business and paid tasks.
  Awareness is something you’ll learn naturally while staying here — come with an open mind.
• 🧩 Wisdom Culture has many teachings and core philosophies,
  but the one most applicable to our guests is ROLES, Accountability, Communication, Trust — or RACT for short.

• ROLES: We must know what we do — and what we don’t — leaning into our strengths and responsibilities. It is not acceptable to not be connected to a role.
• Accountability: We respect and uphold these principles, and accountability may happen at any moment if needed to protect the greatest outcome.
• Communication: Communication keeps the air clear in the home. It can be pleasant or challenging, but it exists to maintain clarity and flow through the work week.
• Trust: Trust means placing faith in others to fulfill their roles and represent their best standards.

🏡 We are grateful to have strong relationships with our Airbnb hosts, and it’s important to note that any of our guests are considered family members for the sake of maintaining that relationship and respect.

🐾 4. Shadow’s Rules

Shadow is part of the family — his peace equals our peace.
These rules exist for continuity and everyone’s comfort.

• 🙈 Upon arrival, follow the no touch, no talk, no eye contact rule.
  Simply ignore him until he calms down.
• 🚫 Do not feed Shadow anything.
  His diet is strict, and certain foods are toxic enough to kill him — including grapes, dark chocolate, chewing gum, and raisins.
• 💬 Stay calm and mindful of your voice.
  Be aware of your tone — especially baby talk — as Shadow mirrors your energy.
• 🍽️ Shadow is not permitted near the kitchen or food areas.
  When we’re eating, he should not be hovering or loitering.
• ✋ We avoid using words with Shadow.
  Instead, we use gentle sounds or hand signals — clicks or light gestures — for communication.

🌞 5. Structure of Focus: The Five Elements of Self

This final section shares some of our life philosophies, which we compartmentalize into five elements:
Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial.

Here’s what they mean to us, and how they live within the home:

• 🧠 Mental — Our minds are clear and focused. This includes open communication and completion of tasks.
• 💪 Physical — We aim for a holistic lifestyle, filled with nutrient-rich food, delicious dishes, and daily movement.
• ✨ Spiritual — We live with meaning and purpose.
• 💗 Emotional — Emotion is welcomed and anticipated. We use it to grow, create, and heal.
• 💰 Financial — Our lifestyle and progress are supported by steady cash flow. Finances are respected, as they enable freedom and leisure for the family.

💫 Essence

The Castle is not just a home — it’s a rhythm.
Everything within its walls must serve alignment, peace, or progress.