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

We constantly seek well-being in all aspects of our lives. For this purpose we also build and decorate our homes, although sometimes we do not get the expected result.

Sometimes it happens that there are places where it is not pleasant to be and spaces where we do not feel well. We can inhabit homes that we are not comfortable with and that coincide with problems arising in our lives. Why does it happen? Feng Shui may have some answers that help us to understand.

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is an ancient discipline originating in China. Its purpose is to encourage the positive energy of our environments. For some it is an art and for others a science, but the fact is that with its application it allows us to improve our quality of life.

Feng Shui studies how our surroundings affect us, the powerful influence that spaces have on our well-being and health. They are covered from the external elements (neighborhood, buildings, rivers, mountains…) to the elements that are inside the house (furniture, colors, location of objects…).

The vital energy or “Chi”

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

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

If the energy that enters the home flows harmoniously, it will positively nourish the spaces and their inhabitants. If, on the other hand, the energy is unbalanced, it will also generate imbalance in the people who inhabit the space. This lack of harmony generates nervousness, restlessness, damaging health and reducing vitality.

It is reassuring to know that through the basic Feng Shui norms the individual can organize and structure spaces so that energy flows harmoniously and provides balance in our lives.

Some General Conditions for a Feng Shui Home

These are some of the general advices that enhance the Feng Shui of our spaces and that, in a simple way, we can easily put into practice:

• Let sunlight into the house. Natural light is a generator of energy.
• Trying that, in our home, there are no dark or closed spaces.
• Keep the walls impeccably painted, avoiding stains.
• The decorative objects in the house must also be positive, please us and awaken feelings of pleasure.
• Hallways must be clear of obstacles with good lighting. They must be easy to move around.
• Objects that we no longer use or that do not serve us should not be kept. The same goes for gifts that we receive and that we don’t like. It’s better to let go of them.
• Have healthy plants to connect with earth energy.

• Periodically cleanse the house by burning incense. It is also recommended to use essences such as rosemary or lavender, among others.

What should we avoid having in our homes

According to Chinese culture and Feng Shui, all objects have their own energy. All furniture, decorative items, appliances, walls, photos, plants… have “Chi”. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate which objects can transmit us good energy and which cannot. For this, it is advisable to avoid:

• Skin rugs from wild animals, dissected animals, etc.
• Withered or dried flowers.
• Clothes or shoes that are no longer worn or that belong to people who have passed away.

• Gun or ammo collections (generates aggressive energy).
• Pictures, posters or any image of pain, crying or drama.
• Old furniture or of dubious origin. Furniture accumulates and contains the energy of people, situations and places where it has been before.
• Antique collections. The objects, as well as the furniture, also contain an energetic history of the places they were and of their former owners.
• Broken, old or damaged objects (crockery, mirrors) and furniture. Our belongings represent what we believe we deserve. A broken or aged article can represent, reproduce or attract a lack of self-esteem, love or prosperity.
• Antique mirrors. The mirrors keep the “memory” of all the stories they lived.
• Electronic objects and devices that do not work or malfunction. They are elements without energy.

What is recommended to have at home?

Next, let’s list a series of elements that will improve the energy that our home gives off:

• Natural plants with a diversity of flowers and colors. Plants remove toxins from the air and balance the “Chi” of the house.
• Well-groomed and cared for pets. Chinese culture, with its deep animist roots, has a very close relationship with animals as they are symbols of non-material qualities such as strength, wisdom, longevity, fidelity, etc. According to Feng Shui, animals are healers and balance our home. It is necessary to take care of them with great care, especially their health. A sick animal may be warning about an imbalance in the house and will be stealing energy from its inhabitants.

• Posters, pictures, pleasant images that inspire us with positive emotions.
• Warm and vivid colored candles.
• Faceted Crystal Spheres. Known as “rainbow spheres” or “Feng Shui balls”. They activate and regulate the energies of the place where they are placed.
• Himalayan salt lamps. Each of the lamps is a unique work created by nature. They purify the air by neutralizing harmful waves emitted by cell phones, household appliances, etc.
• All kinds of fragrances. They make the “Chi” move throughout the environment. You need to use them sparingly so they don’t overwhelm or upset you.
• Soft music, instrumental, sounds of nature, etc.

There is no doubt that our home is our temple. It is the place where, after a day of work, we recharge our energies, our “energy thirst”. It is the space where we receive people we care about, where we experience the most intimate and comforting moments with family and friends.

That’s why it ‘s important that this space is well balanced and has positive energy. In this sense, access to Feng Shui knowledge allows everyone to live in a harmonious home, a space that favors our well-being and quality in all spheres of our lives.