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What is feng
shui decorating, and how does it work?
by Stephanie Roberts
Feng shui (say "fung
shway"), often called the art of placement, could just as accurately be
called "the art of flow." This ancient Chinese practice, literally
translated as "wind" and "water," aims to maximize the beneficial movement
of chi-the universal life force present in all things-through any
environment.
Just as fresh air and
clean water nourish our bodies, so does fresh, clean chi nourish our homes
and our lives.
When the flow of chi
through our space is blocked, weak, or misdirected, our relationships, cash
flow, creativity, health, and career can suffer. Chi wants to meander
gracefully through a space, like a gentle breeze or a winding stream.
When it flows too
strongly, it becomes like a hurricane or flood. We are likely to feel tossed
about by winds of change, unstable, prone to crises, struggling to "keep our
heads above water." Where chi is blocked it becomes stale and stagnant, like
a pond choked with algae and fallen leaves. We may feel tired, run down,
depressed, unable to focus, hampered in our efforts to move forward in our
lives.
In a corporate
environment, poor feng shui can result in miscommunication between managers
and employees, conflicts among team members, and lack of support for key
initiatives. Individuals may be overlooked for promotions or deserved
raises, suffer damage to their reputation in the company, or even lose their
job. The company may have difficulty attracting or keeping key customers.
In a retail store,
feng shui problems can block the flow of customers into and through the
store, contribute to theft and staffing problems, and have a negative effect
on the amount and size of sales.
It provides tools and
guidelines for analyzing and correcting the flow of energy into and through
our space. It uses the arrangement of rooms and the placement of furniture
to create a smooth pathway for chi through a home, office, or retail
location. Blockages and other forms of negative chi are removed or
counteracted in order to welcome in opportunities and encourage progress.
Colors and shapes
associated with the five elements-wood, fire, earth, metal, and water-are
used to create movement, balance, or protection, depending on the needs of
the client. Imagery and objects such as paintings, photographs, statuary and
other accessories are chosen and placed to enhance and reinforce the
client's intention.
Feng Shui reminds us
that everything is connected, and that our physical surroundings have a
significant impact on our mind, body, and spirit. It teaches us to be
mindful caretakers of our environments, so that we may be mindful caretakers
of our lives.
Feng Shui reminds us
that everything is connected, and that our physical surroundings have a
significant impact on our mind, body, and spirit. It teaches us to be
mindful caretakers of our environments, so that we may be mindful caretakers
of our lives.
Stephanie Roberts is a feng shui consultant in Maui, Hawaii, and the author
of the best-selling "Fast Feng Shui" ebooks (rated 5-stars by Amazon.com
readers).If you want more
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