Life is chock-a-block full of challenges. Some surface quite suddenly – such as health crises – while others, like relationship troubles, build over time. Some challenges are more defined (financial difficulties and the like) and yet others are more difficult to explain—vague sensations of discontent.
It may be crystal clear what you need to do in order to navigate the bumpy road ahead. On the other hand, it may feel like you’re in a holding pattern, stuck without a clear idea of how you are able to move forward. Moving beyond your obstacle could take the assistance from a professional, some personal effort or both. The ancient practice of feng shui may offer benefits from a thoughtful as well as deliberate adjustment of your environment and the energy around you
However the concept of “chi,” which is the energy that feng shui endeavours to balance, may be traced to Taoism, which is a Chinese philosophy that dates right back to the sixth century B.C. The Taoist belief claims that human language is not capable of explaining our existence in the world. Chi is a power that is beyond the physical world.
What Is The Principle Behind Feng Shui?
The art of feng shui is based on the Five Element Theory. Each one of the following must be represented – as well as carefully balanced in any space – if you’re in to maintain the optimal balance of energy:
- Fire – passion: This may be expressed through angular shapes (a square coffee table, for instance), leather, candles and colours in the red family.
- Wood – motivation, inspiration, creativity: Many people use wooden furniture, plants and the colours green and purple to meet this need.
- Water – wealth, professional success: This is often incorporated into a room through the use of glass, mirrors, moving water (such as a desktop fountain) or the colours black and blue.
- Earth – stability: Stone or clay items, square shapes and the colours yellow, brown and orange are commonly used to signify our planet.
- Metal – energy attraction: This is very simple to incorporate as most of us have a number of metal items (lamps, picture frames), and it can be worked in with round shapes, chrome, brass, wrought iron, stainless steel and the colours white and grey.
Position Yourself In Life
One of the most vital tenets of feng shui is the commanding position as this governs how you can position yourself in life. Make sure that you apply this principle to the location of your bed, your desk where you work as well as your stove.
- Your bed represents you.
- Your desk represents your career.
- Your stove represents your wealth.
When you are present in these spaces, make sure that you can see the door without actually being directly in line with it. For instance, when you are lying in bed, sitting at your desk, or cooking at the stove, you need to be able to see the door. Oftentimes this means you end up diagonal or “kitty-corner” from the door.
When you are in a commanding position, you are in command of your life. You are in a position to receive positive energy and the best opportunities.