A few weeks ago, on a flight back from vacation, I had a sudden feeling of joy as a thought about home crossed my mind. The thought was followed by an image of my family room, but it looked a bit different than it does in person. The room was filled with a shimmering golden light and felt alive. I then saw other parts of the house filled with a similar light, and there was a feeling of warmth and quiet joy. It was as if the house was speaking to me, like a person who missed me, and I missed it too.
Creating this kind of connection to the home is what I’ve been helping my clients with for over a decade, and I am going to share what I have learned along the way in this workshop. Please mark your calendar for April 9th, 2-4pm, for Feng Shui Room by Room: Transforming your Home into a Sanctuary.
Eight tips for how to infuse your home with warmth and nourishment
Ask yourself this simple question: “How do I feel when I enter my home?” Everyone has a different relationship with their home, but most of us need and want a supportive environment where we can relax, rejuvenate and thrive.
Although eventually you will want to infuse your entire home with beautiful energy, it is a good idea to start small. Begin with one room or even one corner and work on it until it feels just right.
Here are a few tips for different spaces.
- Before you begin creating your sanctuary, clear the clutter! Get rid of things you don’t love and things that don’t represent who you are anymore.
- Use natural plants to soften the space and bring life into your home. Plants also improve air quality and even absorb electromagnetic radiation.
- Place quartz and other gemstones to infuse a space with natural beauty and warm earth energy. Choose your stones carefully, but don’t overthink it. Use your feelings and find a stone that you are drawn to.
- Bring a feeling of relaxation with water. Try pictures, sea shells and sea stones, or a fountain.
- Create an area of a strong emotional response by grouping a few special and meaningful items together.
- Add a few red and yellow items to the kitchen to bring joy and happiness while cooking meals and socializing.
- Place a light colored rug or a sheepskin in the bedroom and use softer decor to enhance the feeling of sensuality.
- Spray essential oils dissolved in water to clear energy and create a new vibe. Some favorites are grapefruit and lemongrass for the kitchen and roses for the bedroom.
The most important tip is this one: if you only have things that you love in your home, it will unavoidably love you back!
Happy Spring!
Natalia