Feng Shui: The Influence Of The Home On Our Well-being

We are constantly seeking well-being in all areas of our lives. And it is also for this purpose that we build and decorate our homes, even if we do not always achieve the desired result.

Sometimes there are places we don’t want to be and spaces that make us uncomfortable. We can live in houses which do not make us feel good and which coincide with the appearance of problems in our lives… Why? Feng Shui can give you answers.

“A house without the slightest harmony will be an obstacle to our success, our personal lives and even our health.”

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is a thousand-year-old discipline originating in China. Its goal is to foster the positive energy of the environments in which we live. For some, it is an art; for others, of a science. If there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s that putting it into practice improves our quality of life.

Feng Shui studies how our environment affects us  and the enormous influence that spaces have on our well-being and health. This discipline takes into account the external elements (districts, buildings, rivers, mountains…) and the elements which are inside the house (furniture, colors, layout…).

Vital energy or “Chi”

According to Chinese culture,  everything that is part of the physical world is endowed with a “life energy” called “Chi”. This vital energy can also be called “Ki” or “Prana” depending on the language and culture. In this sense, Feng Shui is responsible for making the most of the energy flow or  current “Chi”.

As an essential condition, energy needs orderly and clear spaces in order to flow freely. The “Chi” moves in a way similar to that of the air that circulates around us. Its flow and direction depend on the objects and forms it encounters on its way.

If the energy entering the home moves harmoniously, it will fill spaces and their inhabitants with positive waves. On the other hand, if it is unbalanced, it will generate this same imbalance in the people who occupy the space. This lack of harmony leads to nervousness, worry … it harms health and takes away vitality.

It is comforting to know that through the basic standards of Feng Shui, we can order and structure spaces so that the energy flows harmoniously and brings balance to our lives.

“Health, mood and relationships improve in a balanced space.”

Some general conditions for a Feng Shui household:

Here are some of the tips that help strengthen Feng Shui in our spaces and that can be very easily put into practice:

• Let sunlight enter the house. Natural light generates energy.
• Make sure that there are no dark or closed spaces in our homes.
• Ensure walls are carefully painted and papered, avoiding stains.
• The decorations in the house must be positive, do us good or awaken feelings of pleasure.
• There should be no obstacles in the corridors. They must be well lit and you must be able to move around easily.
• We should not keep items that we no longer use or that are superfluous. It is also valid for the gifts which we had and which did not make us happy: it is better to get rid of them.

• Have healthy plants to connect with the energy of the earth.
• Cleanse the house daily by burning incense. It is also recommended to use essential oils like rosemary and lavender among others.

What we should avoid having in our homes:

According to Chinese culture and Feng Shui, all objects have their own energy. All furniture, decorations, appliances, walls, photos, plants… have a “Chi”. It is therefore important to know the objects that can transmit good energy to us and those that do the opposite. For this, it is better to avoid:

• Wild animal skin rugs, stuffed animals, etc.
• Wilted or dry flowers .
• Clothing or shoes that we no longer wear or that belong to deceased persons.
• Collections of weapons  or ammunition (they generate aggressive energy).
• Paintings, posters or images depicting drama, tears or pain.
• Furniture that is old or that comes from questionable places. Furniture accumulates and contains the energy of people, situations and places where they have lived previously.
• The antiques collections. Objects, like furniture, have an energetic memory of the places they have been and the owners they have known.
• Objects (dishes, mirrors, etc.) and damaged, broken or simply old furniture. Our objects represent what we think we deserve. A broken or aged item can represent, reproduce or attract a lack of self-esteem, love or prosperity.

• The old mirrors. The mirrors hold within them all the stories they have lived.
• Items and electronic devices that do not work or that work very badly. They are elements without energy.

What do you recommend to have in your house?

We are going to list a series of elements that improve the energy released by our home:

• Natural plants with a diversity of flowers and colors. Plants remove toxins from the air and balance the “Chi” of the house.
• Pets that we take good care of. Chinese culture, with its deep animist roots, has a very close relationship with animals as they represent intangible qualities such as strength, wisdom, longevity, loyalty, etc. In accordance with Feng Shui, animals cleanse and balance our homes. They must be treated with great care and attention to their health. An animal that gets sick can be a sign of an imbalance in the house and will take away energy from the people who live there.

• Pleasant posters, paintings and images…  which inspire us with positive emotions.
• Candles in warm and bright colors.
• Faceted crystal balls. Known as “rainbow balls” or “Feng Shui balls”. They activate and regulate the energies of the places where they are placed.
• Himalayan salt crystal lamps. Each lamp is a unique work created by nature. They purify the air by neutralizing the harmful waves produced by telephones, household appliances, etc.
• Perfumes of all types. They help the “Chi” to move everywhere. They should be used in moderation so as not to disturb them.
• Soft, instrumental music,  natural sounds, etc.

“Taking care of our home means taking care of ourselves”.

Our home is our temple,  there is no doubt about it. This is where, after a day’s work, we recharge our energy. It is our “energy headquarters” . The space where we receive the people we appreciate, where we experience our most intimate and heartwarming moments with our family and friends.

It is therefore extremely important that this space is well balanced and contains positive energy. In this sense, access to knowledge of  Feng Shui allows everyone to live in a home in harmony. In a space that promotes our well-being in all spheres of our life.

“Our home is our sanctuary and our reflection: it reflects what we believe we deserve.”

-Louise L. Hay-