EFS Tips: Feng Shui Philosophy- Everything is Alive with Ch’i
Alive with Ch’i
Feng Shui Definitions
The first principle in the Feng Shui philosophy is that every person, place, and thing is alive with Ch’i, or vital energy (see Ch’i). Along with being molecularly alive, our material possessions are subjectively alive with our thoughts, feelings, and associations. This concept is all-inclusive and tends to throw a monkey wrench into how we’ve viewed the world to date. It changes our physical existence from a world “that” is largely inanimate to a world “who” is completely alive.
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Gardens
Inner Feng Shui
This is a perfect time to plant our inner gardens. What aspects of your life would you like to see blossom? What dreams do you need to plant in fertile soil? Do you need to weed or dig out anything that’s choking your purpose in life? Take a few minutes to contemplate your inner garden. See yourself planting the seeds and plants that represent the things that are important to you. Then, tend to your inner garden. Water and nurture it with intention and purpose, and enjoy the fruits of your inner work.
Read MoreEFS Tips: Closets, Drawers, and Cabinets
Feng Shui Definitions: Closets, drawers, and cabinets
Closets, drawers, and cabinets are often the clutter hideaways and stagnant backwaters of a home. They can negatively affecting the flow of Ch’i throughout. The house may look orderly until you open a closet or drawer- then all clutter breaks loose! There’s no place to hide in Feng Shui! The organization and pleasing arrangement of closets, drawers, and cabinets is as important as the organization and arrangement of your living room.
Please don’t be overwhelmed. Take it one spot at a time. Keep the items only if your answers are positive! If not, let them go, knowing the Ch’i in your entire home—and your life—will benefit (see decluttering guidelines).
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Feng Shui Definitions: Gardens
Our gardens and landscaped areas are our personal passports into nature. They keep us connected to the natural rhythms of life, while replenishing and sustaining the Ch’i that meanders through our homes. Walk by a house without landscaping and you understand what a difference it makes. Whether your home has a green lawn with trees or an extensive flower and vegetable garden, keep it healthy and beautiful. Vibrant nature in your yard attracts vibrant Ch’i into your home.
Read MoreFeng Shui Q & A: Outdoor Enhancements
A Feng Shui friend asks:
I recently read your post about entries to homes, and I have a question about a plant on the side of my home entrance:
It is located in the helpful people/travel corner of my property. The plant is not doing well, due to too-much-water from a sprinkler, and too much shade from the roof overhang. I’d like to replace this plant and would like to have something that remains green all year. Since I live in the Colorado mountain area, we get snow 5 months out of the year. I’d like to know what I can replace this plant with? One nursery suggested dogwood plant, that has leaves in the summer but just red stems in the winter. I thought of a water fountain, but during our cold winter, it wouldn’t be on or functioning. What would you suggest?
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Thanks for the question!
So, how do you feel about statuary, garden art or another personalized feature?
As your main entrance, this is a great place for a “greeter.” A greeter is an object, item or scene that has personal meaning to you and your family – and it literally greets you every time you come home! This looks like a sweet spot for an outdoor mobile or other hanging object, a 4-5′ cement statue or birdbath, a wall-mounted mosaic or iron-made sculpture, a gazing ball or anything else your heart desires!
This tree wants to be happy, and it’s not happy where it’s living right now. Thank you for honoring its life. Hopefully, you’ll be able to relocate it elsewhere?
Please send us new pictures so that we can celebrate your Essential Feng Shui enhancements!
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