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Simple Feng Shui Tips for the Home
Part of an ancient Chinese art and science,
feng shui is basically concerned with the harmonious relationship
between man and his environment. It is based on a Taoist idea that
nature is alive and has energy in different forms.
Many modern aficionados assert that feng shui is the practice of
arranging objects, such as in the home, to help attract positive
energy. The following are a few basic feng shui tips for the home:
1. A marble table in the house is not good for the career since it
attracts work stress. A red sofa set too is often said to give rise
to work obstacles and troubles. Replace that marble table with a
wooden one, and that red sofa with any other color.
2. Have enough lighting in the rooms because light is an important
source of energy. In dull spaces where natural light from the window
is limited, paint the walls with yellow, which represents sunlight.
3. The bed should be placed next to a wall. You must not also sleep
in a way where your feet are pointed towards the door, as this has
negative connotation. A mirror where you can see yourself in as you
are lying in bed has to be removed, or covered with a blanket as you
sleep.
4. The doorway should not be obstructed with anything, such as shoes
and other items. A clear entrance allows the positive energy to
freely enter the room. It is also advised that the seating is so
arranged that anyone inside the room will be able to see the door.
5. Placing mirrors in the room help positive energy dart through the
area. They amplify the amount of light inside the room. Mirrors also
make the room appear much larger than it actually is, giving a cozy
vibe.
6. Plants represent nature, and having your self surrounded by them
evokes the healing and nurturing vibrations of nature right into
your room. However, dying or dead plants attract negative energy, so
take them out immediately.
7. Make sure that there is no refrigerator, washing machine,
dishwasher and even sink placed opposite the stove. Fire and water
clash; this might stir up negative energies that may cause the
family members to have disagreements with one another.
8. Never allow your children to sleep on the floor because it may
cause them to get sick often. Ideally, positive energy flowing
underneath the bed is beneficial. So it is advised for your children
to sleep in beds with space beneath them. However, it is not
recommended for them to use double bunk beds because the child
sleeping beneath will get sickly.
9. The flowing of positive energy is generally interrupted by
disorder or clutter in the room. Positive energy should be allowed
to flow freely in the room, and from one space to the other. Clutter
has to be removed especially from the center of your house, which is
considered the heart of the house.
10. Keep your bathroom clean and the bathroom door closed at all
times since you don’t want the negative energy inside it flow
outside. You might also want to close all doors in the home as you
sleep as it helps provide healthy domestic relationships and
promotes health.
For beginners, feng shui does not have to mean using particular
tools to come up with a harmonious home. Sticking to the basic
aspects is enough to attract the right energies into your home.
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