Applying Feng Shui In Your Living Room | by Madisyn Taylor A well-kept home can be compared to a living being in optimal health - it is fueled by intention, thrives when in balance, and relies on the energy of life itself for sustenance. Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of harmonious placement, describes the living room as the heart of the home. Maintaining the gentle flow of chi, or life energy, is important since it is the home where members of a family and the larger community come together to engage with one another in fellowship. A living room that is organized and decorated in accordance with the balancing principles of feng shui is inviting, encourages relaxation and conversation, and makes all who enter feel content. All of this can be accomplished by simply changing the physical and aesthetic character of a room. When its flow is blocked by furniture, walls, or doorways, we tend to feel uneasy and become less satisfied with life as a result. Promoting harmony in a home's living area is simple when it is regarded as both a single, unified space and a collection of smaller regions of space. First, stand in the room's main doorway to examine your living room as a whole. Look for and clear away clutter - the rightmost side of the room can inspire stability in close personal relationships, while tidying the leftmost side will increase your prosperity potential. Release stagnant energy by orienting chairs and sofas in a ring, veiling harsh angles with plants or ornamental screens, and using other furniture to break up direct pathways. A fireplace that serves as the focal point of the room stimulates passion and openness, while sculptures absorb negativity. If the structural design of your living room does not allow you to decorate in accordance with the principles of feng shui, there are steps you can take to ensure that balance is nonetheless maintained. Mirrors, fountains, chimes, crystals, and aquariums all redirect the flow of chi, while also attracting luck, abundance, and peace. Adding warm colors such as pinks and reds to the living room can be curative even when no other changes are feasible. It does not matter how large or small your living room is, nor how fancy or plain. Address the energy needs of the heart of your home, and you will find your home as a whole is soon imbued with a new harmoniousness that manifests itself indelibly in your existence. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Stephanie Bennett Vogt Most of us do too much, or have more possessions than we need or use. Or both. With our lives swept up in an overwhelming swirl of attachments, worry, and endless, mechanical "doing," our minds become fuzzy on what stays and what goes, what matters and what doesn't. As humans it is in our nature to experience clarity and spaciousness all the time. The problem is we lose focus, get off balance, and forget how. What most people do not recognize is that adopting a simple daily practice of putting away one thing, organizing a small area for sixty seconds, or letting go of a possession or object that has outlived its usefulness, is not only soothing to the nervous system and can feel really good over time, but it's one of the best ways to move energy that feels stuck in your home, head, and heart. This course from Stephanie Bennett Vogt distills some of the best clearing practices from nearly two decades of study, deep inquiry, and personal experience. Whether you are a super-organized neatnik, a hopeless clutterbug, a non-stop multi-tasker, a curious beginner, or an experienced professional...welcome! This course is for you. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 5. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 8. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 9. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 10. Open Yourself to Your Guides & Angels
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