MANILA, Philippines – While most say that the concept of Feng Shui is not accurate, few people still believe that it is essential.
Regardless of people’s belief, the concept of Feng Shui is just there to help you, not to rule your life. Understand that it is not a religion, but merely a guide. For those who want to attract good energy into their homes, here are some tips to follow.
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The DON'Ts :
- Just like everything that triggers bad emotions, refrain from hanging any kind of paintings or pictures that remind you of the bad memories you had – anything that will make you feel depressed. Instead, put up something that would make you feel good. If you are into nature, put up pictures of a forest or a beautiful sunset. If you are a car enthusiast or a fan of luxurious house, put a picture of it. Anything else that will buoy your spirit or remind you of prosperity.
- Keep your room organized. Throw away the things that is of no value to you anymore. Cluttered space will block your chi, or your positive energy. Getting rid of clutter is one of the most powerful ways to shift the energy of your power spots into high gear.
- Make sure that your kitchen cannot be seen directly from your front door. Put partitions such as curtains or anything that will block the way.
- It is also not advisable to put your kitchen in front of the toilet. Toilet, which carries water, will put out the fire carried by the kitchen. In Feng Shui, it means your good chances will be washed away as well.
- Don't arrange toilet in front of the front door because it means wealth will be flushed down quickly as well.
The DOs :
- Put wind chime on the front door to invite positive energy.
- Get rid of dead plants in your home. Make room for fresh and blooming ones.
- Keep the kitchen clean, especially the stove and oven. In Feng Shui, the kitchen is the center of wealth in your home. Pile up spices because it symbolize gold.
- Make sure that each room in your house receives enough light. Open the windows and let the sun shine your energy. If you have broken lamp, fix it as soon as possible.
- Display something that symbolizes water such as plants or aquarium, but don't put pictures of storm or sea waves. It is recommended to have painting of 8 red gold fish and 1 black gold fish for luck and fortune.
- Enhance your power spots (bedroom or kitchen, or anywhere you are most likely present) with symbols of prosperity, such as a bowl of coins (add your loose change to it every day), a "lucky bamboo" plant, or anything that symbolizes success and prosperity to you.
- On the farthest left side from your front door, put things with falling water or money (such as from monopoly), imitation of jewelry, or something with gold color in this area, to attract money.