Do You Believe In Feng Shui

Do You Believe In Feng Shui - Is It Helpful?
Author: Paul zayer

Is there such a reality called energy? Is there a state of energy flowing around us? There are quite a few studies made regarding all sorts of energies actually. One of those studies is called art of Feng Shui.

Ancient Oriental philosophy is an inspiration to a lot of people and mere superstition to others. There is a lot of interest in the practice of Feng Shui, both in the East and in the West. The guidelines affect each aspect of life for those who believe in it. Recently, the New Age movement has been influenced by elements such as wind chimes and crystals.

The core of the philosophy is the energy flow or lack of it. The flow is dictated by how objects are placed in relation to each others and has a positive or negative force on the environment. Relationships, finance and health are affected by the quality of the energy. Many people arrange the contents of their homes, following the rules and recommendations of FengShui.

Different places in the residence have different requirements and they have to be treated in a different way. The bedroom should have just one door and the bed should not be positioned in between the door and the window as this will result in troubled sleep. The bed should be made of wood and inhabitants should sleep at least 45cm above the floor and be facing the door. Mirrors and pictures of wild animals or water should be avoided. Thick curtains should drape the window and the walls should be painted in green,red or blue shades.

In the kitchen, the cooker and sink should not be adjacent as the proximity of water and fire can lead to conflict. Stoves should be located in the south corner, the room must have a large entry and microwaves are not recommended. FengShui is also applied to living rooms and dining rooms. There should be at least one wall without a window and the walls should be painted in bright colors. Elements that bring luck include mirrors to reflect food on the table, the hanging of family pictures and television sets or hi-fi systems that stand at the west wall.

Even the smallest room in the house, containing the toilet, has guidelines. To make sure there is no negative energy, the door and toilet lid should be kept closed. The room should always be clean and having plants and pictures in there brings bad luck. A dark stairway can bring negative energy, so keep the stairs brightly lit. Good luck will fall through open stairs and a spiral staircase will bring confusion. Entries should also be brightly lit but be painted in muted colors. They should be warm and can be decorated with water features or plants. It's amusing to experiment with Feng Shui and see its affects, if any. In my opinion the best way to learn in life is to be open minded.

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