Just for the Health of it! By Yvonne Phillips FSII
2014 Year of the Horse
It is the beginning of a new year, and resolutions come to mind. We all want to be happier and healthier, right? Health and happiness go hand-in-hand, as good mental health fosters good physical health. Oftentimes, taking the first step towards a healthier way of being is the most challenging. Bring Feng Shui into your home in order to guide the way towards a healthy frame of mind
First and foremost, take a look at your current living space. Consider what you need and what you do not need in the new year. Which items will allow you to achieve the healthy life you desire? Which items will stand in the way of healthy life decisions? Essentially, your home is a metaphor for your mind. Clean, organize, and de-clutter your space so your mind can be free to receive positive energy.
Breathing fresh air seems obvious but isn’t always a consideration. Fresh air helps clear the passageways and brings you to a state of calm. Obtaining the freshest air can be tricky, especially with stale, musty odors permeating the house. When the weather outside makes it permissible, open all windows and allow for a cross-breeze of air. In addition to opening windows or when opening windows is not feasible, consider using natural, essential oils and purchasing air purifying plants as well as an air purifier to remove the pollutants.
Along with fresh air, natural light is key. By opening blinds and shades, sunlight can enter your home, providing emotional and spiritual comfort as well as natural color. To enhance the natural light, consider good indoor lights that do not provide ghastly or harsh hues that wreak havoc with your well-being.
In the east area of your home, place lush green plants that suggest good health and long-lasting life. Alongside the plants, try images or objects that represent the flow of fresh water and, consequently, the flow of positive energy.
Additionally, your eating habits impact your health. Pay particular attention to your kitchen space, where eating and food preparation generally take place. Are there any unhealthy foods that you can discard? Are there any areas that you can cleanse more thoroughly? Try bringing into your kitchen the various elements of Feng Shui, including herbs (wood element) that you can place in clay pots (earth element) as well as spring water bottles (water element).
Lastly, find or create a “health” box. Place this box in a sacred space in your home. Write down affirmations regarding good health practices for yourself and your loved ones. Keep these affirmations inside the health box. Reach for this box, as needed throughout the year, in order to find inspiration and motivation.
Regardless of your current health condition and your specific goals for a healthier new year, always remember to take the time to show that you love yourself and the other people in your life. The positive energy you share will come back to you in many healthy ways!
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