Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 21, 2015 in Essential Feng Shui Tips, Feng Shui Definition, Feng Shui Real Estate, Space Clearing | Comments Off on Essential Feng Shui Tips: Cleansing
Feng Shui Definitions
Cleaning our homes removes not only dirt and clutter, but also stagnant, unhealthy energy. We all know what a difference living in a clean house makes. Still, there are times when a room looks clean but doesn’t feel clean. There’s a stale, sticky, or spooky feeling that seems to cling to the room. Many people feel this when they move into homes that were previously occupied and are sensitive enough to feel the unsettling energy of a former owner’s tragedy or unhappiness. In these cases, it’s important to “deep-clean” the space in question.
- When moving into a home that has previously been occupied, be sure to have the carpets cleaned and the walls painted. In most cases, this neutralizes the energy of the people who lived there before you and puts your personal signature in your “new” home.
- Spray a cleansing mist along the baseboards and into all the corners to revitalize a space. Cleansing mists contain citrus oil and can be purchased where health food and aromatherapy products are sold. Or make your own by adding a couple of drops of orange or lemon essential oils to an atomizer filled with water.
- Most Feng Shui practitioners are trained to energetically cleanse homes. In extreme cases, when ghosts or poltergeists are suspected, you will need the expertise of someone who specializes in exorcism. In most cases, however, you can deep-clean a space quite well on your own.
- Be sure to bless your home after a cleansing.
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Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 20, 2015 in Ch'i, Essential Feng Shui Tips, Feng Shui Definition | Comments Off on Essential Feng Shui Tips: Environmental Affirmation
Feng Shui Definitions
In the ideal world, your entire home is one big Environmental Affirmation. You are surrounded by objects and architecture that lift your spirits and please your senses, have wonderful feelings and memories associated with them, and continually affirm your harmony and balance in life. When so benevolently surrounded, your environment acts like a giant cornucopia of positive Ch’i, and you are constantly nourished and strengthened by your material world.
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Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 17, 2015 in Alumni Speak, Ch'i, Clutter, Eliminating Clutter, Essential Feng Shui Tips | Comments Off on Hello October – A Shui Checklist
by Amanda Gibby Peters, Graduate and Practitioner
october is always a happy month. fall takes the spotlight, standing + delivering the magical abundance of this season’s holiday glitterati. so, before we nestle into our nooks for the sheer delight of it all, how about a few shui tips + tricks to mobilize these good vibes + keep the marvel of it all uninterrupted?
LIGHT UP.
replace burned out bulbs + stock up on light bulbs for the long nights ahead. when lights are left burned out, we lose our own spark. and, honey, that spark matters. light is majorly symbolic of life force — which fuels our ability to connect with others, keeps our courage simmering, and encourages us to live with an open heart. so, step into the light + brighten up your space. illuminated rooms + homes draw real power. how’s that for easy magic?
ATTACK THE ATTIC.
it’s the time of year where we can quickly feel weighed down from the additional pressures of seasonal gatherings + shopping + daily upkeep. at that same crossroads, we often find ourselves in the attic hauling out boxes of seasonal decor. so, let’s power shui. revisit the attic’s contents while you’re up there + release what you can. a few mindful edits – do i want this? do i need this? – will have good cheer swirling around in a snap. trust me, this one endeavor knows how to shift the holiday frenzy into a season that is more at your leisure + less on your back.
CLEAR THE GUTTERS.
house maintenance is never fun, but these pesky chores can become serious scene stealers if left unattended. so, clean the gutters of debris + dead leaves. leftover foliage represents dead energy sitting on a house — and metaphorically, that is two thumbs down. it’s an afternoon well-spent to clear this space, making sure everything is aligned properly and water can flow easily. oh, did you hear that? your house is exhaling at the thought of hollow gutters. and a happy house equals a better life for you.
WEAR A SMILE.
you know all those photos on your phone + Instagram? how about a quick rearrangement of familiar framed photos with a few of your latest snapshots? your sweet family + friends’ faces on display will tell the story of good times, and that fresh vitality will get happy-gather-round-vibes bouncing in your home. plus, it gives company + guests a glance at your adventures + celebrations throughout the year. talk about delicious conversation!
REVEL IN COZY.
while fall is undressing everything outside, it’s all a go-go for feathering our nests inside. look for textures and colors that suggest cozy embraces + comfy gatherings. and while you’re at it, rotate the couch cushions. doing this once a year adds life to your linens + furniture, keeping you from feeling stretched thin and saggy.
BONUS : as fall starts ushering us indoors, take a quick inventory of your wall space. are they empty or filled to the brim? maybe a few walls would LOVE a new layer of paint, or even a cheeky splash of color. whatever is happening at eye level represents RIGHT NOW. so, if the walls are empty, this might suggest a fear of commitment. do you feel a resistance about moving forward in life? hang something that speaks to the life you want. and if the walls are suffocating, you might benefit from a few clear breaths. take everything down, and leave the walls bare for a week. only hang back what you LOVE. in shui, a little here + a little there always adds up to a life you LOVE.
xo
You can reach Amanda at www.simpleshui.com
Photo credits: Amanda Gibby Peters, simpleshui.com
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Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 17, 2015 in Alumni Speak, Eliminating Clutter, Essential Feng Shui Tips | Comments Off on Feng Shui Your Purse
How do you take care of your money?
Enjoy this article “Feng Shui Your Purse” from Alumni Rosanne Rusnock! Visit her at elementsandenergy.com
When we take care of something, we lovingly nurture its energy. We give it our attention and care. In our Western world we usually take physical objects for granted, forgetting they embody a spiritual essence that someone else created out of matter. Matter is energy manifested. The #1 Feng Shui Principle is “Everything is alive with energy.”
Your purse, for example, how you maintain it is connected to how you take care of your money. There is an energetic correlation between the overall condition of your purse, where you keep your day-to-day money, and your overall finances: the microcosm of the macrocosm. Keep your purse tidy and well maintained, and expect your finances to improve.
Want to boost your prosperity and abundance in just a few minutes? Try these 5 quick and easy steps to energetically revitalize your purse and wallet.
1. Elevate your money. Keep your purse off the floor.
In many cultures it is viewed as very inauspicious to place your purse on the floor. Think about it? Watch those who have money and those who do not. There is a definite difference between the relationship the rich have with money and the poor have with money. Are you treating your purse or wallet with respect? See your purse as the recipient of your larger money picture and place it with honor on a chair, counter or favorite niche, never on the floor.
2. Keep your purse and wallet streamlined and immaculate. An orderly purse equals orderly finances. (Habits flow into other habits)
Remove receipts immediately and store them elsewhere. Receipts represent money going out so keep a few deposit slips in your purse, which represent money flowing in.
3. Where do you keep your keys in your purse?
Keys open doors symbolically. You want easy access to your keys, and access to opportunities that come your way. Keep your keys in the same place each time to ensure ease in your life, allowing the most amazing opportunities to come to you.
4. When your purse starts to show signs of wearing out, its time for a new beautiful purse to house your wealth.
This could symbolically transfer to you feeling a drag in your money situation. Buy a new purse before your current one shows much wear and tear.
5. Keep a few million dollar bills in your wallet and ALWAYS at least one real $100.00 dollar bill.
Each time you open up your wallet you will see wealth and abundance, reminding you that you are wealthy. Keep your large bills in the forefront so every time you open your wallet you see BIG bills. Imagine all the items you could by at this moment if you chose to use your big bills. You have to feel abundant in order to attract abundance. This energetically keeps you in the flow for more abundance to come in because you are practicing the feeling of financial security and well being.
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Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 15, 2015 in Essential Feng Shui Tips, Inner Feng Shui | 6 comments
There’s a lot of talk about doors in Feng Shui, and with good reason! Doors symbolize our ability to make clear, intelligent decisions in life.
Each day we have multiple opportunities to stand at the threshold of an experience and make a decision–yes or no. How would you rate your ability to clearly and easily make decisions? Do you frequently say yes, whether or not the experience is really good for you? Do you often say no, slamming the door on ripe possibilities? Or, do you remain indecisive until the door of opportunity has closed? Ideally, your ability to say yes or no has full range of motion, based on your own inner wisdom and clarity.
Wisdom and clarity come from knowing your purpose in life. Arnold Patent, author of You Can Have It All, suggests that you ask: “What is my unique role in the Universe?” The recent best-seller Essentialism, by Greg McKeown, encourages us to “discern what is absolutely essential” so that we can make “the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.”
So, the simpler your purpose – or essence – the more powerful it will be. Once we declare it, our ability to choose which doors to walk through become crystal clear.
What’s your essence?
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Posted by Amy Chini on Oct 14, 2015 in Essential Feng Shui Tips, Inner Feng Shui | Comments Off on Essential Feng Shui Tips- Chairs
Inner Feng Shui
Chairs represent kindness. A classic act of kindness is to offer a person a comfortable place to sit. Do you do this for yourself? Are you kind enough to yourself to make your own comfort and support a priority? Think of something kind you can do for yourself each day, and do it. Say affirmations such as “KINDNESS, COMFORT, AND SUPPORT SURROUND ME ALL THE TIME. I ATTRACT KIND, SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE INTO MY LIFE, TODAY AND ALWAYS.”
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