To the skeptics, it's hocus-pocus. To the legions of devotees, it's almost a religion – a faith they rely on to get through life. Yeah, we're talking about feng shui ("geomancy" in English).
To the skeptics, it's hocus-pocus. To the legions of devotees, it's almost a religion – a faith they rely on to get through life. Yeah, we're talking about feng shui ("geomancy" in English).
Whatever your take on feng shui is, let respect rule. You don't believe it, fine. Your friends swear by it, fine too. Feng shui has worked for them, so be a good friend – be happy for them. Meanwhile, why not look into some of the common feng shui practices so that you can strike up meaningful conversations with fellow feng shui followers?
Basically, feng shui is about maximising the positive energy (good vibes, harmony, peace, prosperity, etc.) and minimising the negative (stress, angst, misunderstandings, losses, etc.)
In this article, we'll zoom in on feng shui for the home since that's one of the most important places in our lives. Here are seven simple tips anyone can start with to get the chi (positive energy) flowing.
Open the door and let the chi enter your home, and your life. To ensure the chi flows in freely, make sure your entrance is uncluttered. Remove all obstacles that will obstruct the chi . This includes keeping the area clean and bright. Then, you'll be beckoning and welcoming the chi to "come on in and stay".
There are physical paths that we regularly take in our home, no matter how small it is. From the entrance, we tend to stroll to the bedroom, followed by the toilet. Next on would be the living room and kitchen. We may seem to walk mindlessly, but there are routes that we take subconsciously.
Like an uncluttered entrance, we need to make sure there is nothing that impedes the path so that the chi can move smoothly too. This ensures you don't stub your toe or trip over like a silly goon.
We move now to the various rooms – bedroom, kitchen, living and dining room, etc. – where you need to establish your power position. In feng shui, it's called the "commanding position" and a key principle. It determines how you position yourself in life.