Feng Shui Definitions: Cleansing

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 19, 2012 in Eliminating Clutter, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Space Clearing | 2 comments

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.

Philosophy of Feng Shui

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 11, 2012 in Bagua, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements | Comments Off on Philosophy of Feng Shui

The foundation of Feng Shui is built on these three basic principles:

1. Everything is Alive with Ch’i.

When we see our world as made up of animate beings, we make decisions very differently than when we see it as a bunch of inanimate stuff…

History of Feng Shui

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 11, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Nature & Eco-Tips | Comments Off on History of Feng Shui

Feng Shui, meaning “Wind and Water,” has been practiced for over 3,000 years in China. Students spent many years cultivating their Ch’i and acquiring the observation skills and inner wisdom necessary to practice Feng Shui. As practitioners, their work involved locating building sites imbued with the Ch’i, or vital energy, that would protect and nurture people and their activities.

Feng Shui Definitions: Fluorescent Lights

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 10, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Feng Shui Home Office, Five Elements | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Fluorescent Lights

Avoid fluorescent lights whenever possible. Both standard and “stick-up” varieties flicker, buzz audibly, and emit only part of the light spectrum, giving everyone a sickly pallor and depleting the environment of Ch’i. Although full-spectrum fluorescent bulbs can help, they still buzz and flicker. Disconnect or replace fluorescent fixtures, and rely or incandescent, halogen, and natural lighting.

Feng Shui Definitions: Mirrors

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 9, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Feng Shui Dining Room, Feng Shui Home Office, Feng Shui Kitchen, Feng Shui Living Room, Five Elements | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Mirrors

Mirrors activate, expand, and circulate Ch’i throughout interior spaces. When properly chosen and installed, they can visually enlarge small rooms and double beautiful views. 

Feng Shui Definitions: Lighting

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 8, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Lighting

Lighting can greatly enhance the Ch’i in our homes. Options include incandescent and halogen electric lights, candles, oil lamps, fireplaces, and natural sunlight.

• When building, consider your electric lighting needs, inside and out. Soffits, wall sconces, canned lights, and track lighting are