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.
Read MoreEssential Feng Shui Tips- Doors
Feng Shui Definitions
In Feng Shui, your front door is considered the primary Mouth of Ch’i. All other doors are smaller “mouths” through which the breath of Ch’i, like fresh air, meanders through the rooms of your house.
Read MoreEssential Feng Shui Tips- Ceiling Fans
Feng Shui Definitions
Ceiling fans are a necessity in some climates. They dissipate heat and create a refreshing breeze in an otherwise stifling environment. Yet they can appear dangerous if not located correctly in a room.
- Ceiling fans that are situated directly over beds, desks, or dining tables can disturb relaxation and concentration, so be sure to install them away from furniture you use often.
- In general, the higher the fans are, the better. When low, they can feel dangerous to anyone passing underneath. The same ominous feeling occurs when fans dominate rooms in either size or color. Fans work best when they blend into the background and are of simple design.
Essential Feng Shui Tips- Chairs
Feng Shui Definitions
Because comfort is so important in Feng Shui, ergonomics (the study of the human body’s physiostructural needs) plays an important role. Chairs can either invite relaxation or cause stress and discomfort, negatively affecting body alignment and peace of mind. Make sure the chairs you choose—whether for dining, lounging, or working—are comfortable.
- Your body knows! Always sit in a chair before buying it. Chairs should fit your body and be very comfortable. Most wooden, plastic, and metal chairs need to be padded or cushioned.
- Insist on a comfortable work chair. If your company won’t supply it for you, buy one for yourself. You are worth it!
Essential Feng Shui Tips- Ceilings
Feng Shui Definitions
Our ceilings provide us with protection and safety. For most people, the ideal ceiling height is between eight and ten feet. Lower ceilings can feel heavy overhead, while higher ceilings can feel too open to protect us. If you have a room for hobbits or giants, there are ways you can balance the ceiling to feel just right for you.
Low Ceilings
- One of your best “fix-its” in a room with a low ceiling is up-lighting. Make sure to use light fixtures and lamps that focus the light up toward the ceiling, not down toward the floor.
- Paint the ceiling white or a light pastel. This will lift the perceived height of the ceiling, especially when your up-lights are on.
- Use light and bright colors throughout the room. Furnishings that are scaled low also help lift the perceived height of the ceiling.
High Ceilings
- High ceilings require definition between “Heaven and Earth” to make the room comfortable.
- Use crown molding, stenciling, or wallpaper borders to draw a horizontal line around the room anywhere from eight to ten feet above the floor. Once the line is drawn, you have the option of painting or wallpapering the walls differently above and below the line.
- A line can also be suggested by hanging art around the room at the same height. The eye will then “fill in the blanks.” The tops of furniture, windows, or doors may already suggest a horizontal line that can be strengthened by hanging your art at the same height. Keep the branches of large plants below the line. Your objective is to balance the ceiling’s vertical height with one subtle horizontal line around the room.
- Once the line between Heaven and Earth has been established, you can hang items above it in the “Heavens,” such as a chandelier suspended from the ceiling. Wind dancers such as mobiles, banners, and textiles can also be used. Be sure to hang only lightweight items directly over furniture.
- Canopy beds are great in bedrooms with high ceilings. Canopies can also be used to create intimate nooks, places for conversation and reading areas.
- Dark, rich colors help to give weight and substance to rooms with high ceilings.
Essential Feng Shui Tips: Ch’i
Feng Shui Definitions
Ch’i means “vital energy.” Everything is alive with Ch’i, connected by Ch’i, and the Ch’i in everything is always changing. Seeing the world as a dynamic, ever-changing “Sea of Ch’i” helps us understand why Feng Shui promotes the building and enhancing of vital Ch’i flow in our homes. We do this by arranging our furniture and possessions in specific ways, living with what we love, and adopting designs that promote safety and comfort. We also simplify and thoroughly organize our environment to encourage clarity and creative self-expression. We know we’ve struck the ideal Ch’i chord in our homes when we are experiencing happy, healthy, and prosperous lives.
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