Unclutter Your Life

by Elizabeth Erenberger

Ideally, our homes are spaces where we can nourish ourselves, both body and mind. We come home after an often busy or chaotic day and retire into the tranquility of our humble abode. It is here we undress, we loosen the belt and we let down our hair.  Home is a place dedicated to rest, nutrition, support and self-expression. Home is where we gather our thoughts and create our intentions.

Does this sound like your home? If so you are probably making a conscious effort to create a healthy and productive living space for yourself. If you are finding it hard to relate, learning more about the powerful art of Feng Shui may be a real game changer for you.

I have been actively practicing Feng Shui practices for over twenty years, and find the benefits to be quite therapeutic. When life feels stagnant, or frustrating, often there is an excess of energy which can become prominent within us. We may ask ourselves, what can I do with this whirlwind of energy? How can I create positive forward moving change? What is one productive thing I can do today to create more clarity for myself? After all; when we want to move the mountain, we must start by carrying stones.

According to the bagua grid and ancient Chinese tradition, the different areas of our home reflect and represent various areas of our psyche and spiritual harmony. By applying these principals we begin to see the places where clutter in our home may be symbolically aligned with stagnation in other areas of our lives.

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When you are searching for a way to initiate change and visualize intentions, using this grid can be an extremely powerful tool for change. I cannot of course justify whether my own success has been based on ancient science, or the power of intention. However, I have seen the results first hand and I must say I tend to stick with whatever works!

Do you have a closet you haven’t thought about in over a year? Cupboards holding items you hold on to but seldom use? Most people have several, if not at least one area of the home where things are often tossed and forgotten. The ancient art of Feng Shui asks us to seek out our own priorities and reflect our goals and visions through our environment.

The colors associated with the areas of the grid are power colors for that area of the house. Using color to bring in energy is an excellent way to switch up the energies of a space. Also sound clearing, smudging, plants and light are excellent ways to raise the vibration of an area which may feel stagnant.

Feng Shui experts suggest that by consciously deciding to address stagnant areas in our home, we are doing a sort of meditational psychic cleaning of our own inner psyche. Sound too good to be true? Give it a try and see if you notice any shifts in your life outside the house. Start small, and choose a space that is easy to accomplish. Ask yourself what is truly useful to you at this time. What is important for you to hold onto moving forward, and what is ready to be let go?

There are many books and resources available for those who want to delve further into what Feng Shui can do for you. If you are feeling intrigued, please feel free to check out our online course excerpt Feng Shui: The Art of Placement.

Happy spring cleaning!