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About Feng Shui
My first remarkable feng shui experience occurred when I visited my friend's studio. Her sofa was at the entryway, blocking traffic flow. Inspired by a book, I suggested to my friend who was on constipation medication, to rearrange the sofa for more free flow. To my surprise, moving the sofa allowed for free flow from her intestines as well, and she was able to get off her medication!
Just as there is no good or bad germ, there is no good or bad feng shui. In Feng Shui for the Soul, Denise Linn writes of a man who lived in a house with a low door, which is considered bad feng shui. Whenever he hit his head on the door, it triggered a host of cursing. He also "butt" heads in his relationships with people. One day it dawned on him that if he humbly bow his head before entering, he could experience more peace.
These stories are good reminders that we don't have to blame our circumstances, and through observation, we can navigate around the obstacles in our lives.
The bagua
Based on the I Ching trigrams, the bagua is a way to relate aspects of home to life. I like to use the bagua as a starting point to set my goals. Some thoughtful questions from William Spear's Feng Shui Made Easy:
Water: what do you want to do to earn money?
Fire: what lights you up?
Earth: are you receptive in relationships?
Thunder: how is your relationship with your parents and family?
Wind: how often do you feel blessed?
Heaven: are you generous and supportive with your time and money?
Lake: are you creative? Do you have children?
Mountain: do you meditate or pray?
Tao: does life originate from the center of your being?
Wind
can uproot trees, distribute seeds, circulate air; represents wealth and abundance.
1st Chakra |
Fire
appears like the image of a flame, what lights you up, illumination from within, the ability to enlighten others.
7th chakra |
Earth
feminine receptive force, listening, receiving, love, relationships.
4th chakra |
Thunder
parents, ancestors, and teachers - the foundation from which we operate, sense of self.
2nd Chakra. |
 Tai Chi
vital center, gravitational midpoint from which life energy, or chi emanates, unity, health/harmony. |
Lake
children, projects, stories, masterpieces come from the creativity within
5th Chakra |
Mountain
cave inside mountain, quiet introspection/meditation, inner knowledge depends on self reflection.
6th chakra |
Water
journey, freedom to do what you want to do, how you earn money, spiritual direction, lifepath, purpose.
3rd chakra |
Heaven
creative masculine force; serving with your talents as helpful friend, philanthropy
8th chakra |
How to fengshui your space
1. Clear your clutter, simplify and streamline
2. Freshen up and wipe down all surfaces with essential oils
3. Add plants, light beeswax candles and/or incense
4. Bless your space and make a plan for meaningful purpose in your Life
5. Start composting
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