Essential Feng Shui Tips: Sound Makers
Feng Shui Definitions
Wind chimes, bells, bead curtains, gongs, and musical instruments summon and protect harmonious Ch’i. Their lovely sounds can also signal someone’s approach, enhancing your sense of safety. They can subtly mark the boundary between one area and another, such as between living and dining rooms or front entrances and foyers. When chosen for their melodious tones, sound makers also lift people’s moods, transforming stress or lethargy into a more harmonious, energized state.
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: Crystals
Feng Shui Definitions
Round, faceted leaded glass crystals are used in Feng Shui to balance and moderate extremes in Ch’i flow. Crystals are considered transcendental “cures,” meaning that they carry the strength of your intention to balance Ch’i that’s moving too quickly or slowly through your home. Their small size makes them easy to use where there is no room for any other enhancement. They are available at most gift shops, and range in size from 15 to 50 millimeters (mm), with 25 mm (one inch) being the most popular size for Feng Shui purposes.
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Essential Feng Shui Tips: The Art of Dining
In Feng Shui, the dining room is the place to partake of the bounty of the earth and replenish our bodies with life-sustaining Ch’i. Our cultural tendency is to rush through meals, pounding our food down while perched at the kitchen counter; or eating while standing over the sink, driving, or watching television. The trouble is, as the fine art of dining is relegated to the occasional special event, we are starving ourselves energetically. By taking the time to eat slowly and thoughtfully, we are receiving the full vitality of our food, and in every way, nurturing ourselves.
Read MoreEssential Feng Shui Tips: Designing a Serene Dining Environment
Because nourishment is so vital to our health and well-being, Feng Shui encourages us to design a pleasant and serene dining environment. Turn off the telephone, play soft music, set the table, light candles, and dine at a leisurely pace. The more hectic your days are, the more important the ritual of dining is to your health and happiness. Such a place slows you down enough to become aware of the Ch’i qualities in your food. You also receive the invaluable gift of connecting with yourself and other people who may be breaking bread with you. Make your dining room an oasis where you can nourish both the body and the spirit.
Read MoreEssential Feng Shui Tips: Mirrors
Because mirrors “wake up” a room, they belong in active rooms such as the living room, family room, home office, bathroom, and kitchen. This same quality usually makes mirrors too active for dining rooms and bedrooms.
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