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How to use what you have to feng shui your space BY LAURA VIDA
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The practice of feng shui encourages the idea that we are affected by our environments. They can either uplift and support us, or drain and disempower us. Simply put, our stuff affects our life. The goal of good feng shui is to attract the positive energy naturally circulating in the earth—called chi, life force, or cosmic energy—and bring it into our living and working spaces to support and enrich our lives.
Every area of your life is represented within your space. There is an area for career, clients, travel, creativity, children, relationships, fame and reputation, wealth, family, spirituality, and harmony. We use a grid system to map the energy of a space called the Bagua Map. It's based on the I Ching—the ancient Chinese divination text—and locates each of the nine life areas in your space. Then, we implement remedies using color, scent, clearing, placement, and The Five Element Theory. This is done to balance and elevate the area of your space that corresponds to the area of your life you want to activate. Many are under the assumption that feng shui is complicated, and to reap its benefits, you'll have to invest a lot of money. Actually, neither of these statements is true. Good feng shui is about developing an “intentional relationship” with what you already own and arranging it in
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a way that harmonizes your space to benefit your life. Begin by walking through your home as if you were entering it for the first time. See it with fresh eyes and become aware of how each space makes you feel. Notice where your eye goes, and more importantly, where you avoid looking. Take note of the rooms that draw you in and the rooms you try to avoid. When you map your home, you'll discover which area of your life each room represents. I bet you'll find it both accurate and enlightening! You can download a free copy of the feng shui map to use here: www.interior-alchemy. mykajabi.com/free-map-download The good news is that you have the power to shift your home's energy to become uplifting and nurturing. Here are some simple ways to zap stagnation, raise your home's vitality, and start attracting supportive, positive experiences using items you already own.
