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By Jayme Lamm | Photography by Max Burkhalter

reminder to stay centered. Of them all, this Rumi quote is their favorite: “Seek
the wisdom that will untie your knot. Seek the path that demands your whole
being.” “It’s the mantra of our lives right now, in this very moment,” Devi
explains. “It goes along the lines of us wanting to be the best versions of ourselves and wanting to be the best versions of ourselves for each other. It’s not
easy; it’s a challenge every day,” Duane adds.
While their days are equally jam-packed, the couple maintains a morning ritual, even if just for a few minutes, where they plop down on the bedroom floor
and meditate together. “It helps center you. I think we both work in worlds
that are kind of an emotional rollercoaster – there are so many things that
can weigh you down, so I think being able to center yourself and calm your
thoughts is a good way to start the day. It helps us as individuals on how we
process things and also our relationship and marriage – how we treat each
other and love each other better,” Duane says.

Instagram photos strategically framed, a larger-than-life man cave with five TVs
and a projection screen, a she cave Devi refers to as her “little nook” where
she feels grounded and includes a sounding board for her voiceover work –
but the best part is in their kitchen, and it has nothing to do with cooking. “I
always wanted a chalkboard in my house because I’m big on vision boards
and I’m one of those quote people, so we had the idea to paint one on the
wall and then build a frame around it,” Devi says of the spot where the two
leave inspiring notes and quotes for each other and sometimes the occasional
Pikachu drawing (one of their many inside jokes). It’s clear this duo is religious
in setting their intentions every day; it’s paid off not only in the form of two legendary careers in the making, but a beautiful home and a blessed marriage.
[Speaking of legendary, not pictured is Legend, the couple’s 11-month-old
silver lab who was off playing at daycare while mom and dad were busy
working.]

The house has some amazingly unique features – a fairly new collection of
singing bowls, their staircase which showcases a wall of their favorite

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