How to Use Ideas from Feng Shui Without Learning the Entire System
Soften corners of furniture, counters or rooms with flowing potted or hanging plants and materials., Do not allow dust, dirt or objects to collect in corners or underneath things and eliminate as much clutter as possible., Face mirrors to windows if...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Soften corners of furniture
This prevents what in Feng Shui are called 'Poison Arrows'
(sharp corners pointing at a person).
Doing this creates a flowing, more soothing environment. -
Step 2: counters or rooms with flowing potted or hanging plants and materials.
In Feng Shui this is preventing/eliminating stagnant Chi. , You don't want to look at the reflection of blankness or unpleasantness. , You don't want to be surprised by yourself in the morning. ,, Never make the television the central focus of a room. , If you have a porch or deck, hang plants across it if it is structured to allow this.
You want some kind of barrier between yourself and the outside, particularly if you face a parking lot or major street. ,, This creates an interesting effect.
Also include fire (candles, incense) and water (fountains, fish bowls, fresh flowers floating or in vases). , Make sure pictures are not with one person only, this gives you the sense of loneliness. , -
Step 3: Do not allow dust
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Step 4: dirt or objects to collect in corners or underneath things and eliminate as much clutter as possible.
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Step 5: Face mirrors to windows if at all possible
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Step 6: or to attractive indoor scenes.
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Step 7: Try to avoid placing your bed under a window or a mirror across from your bed.
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Step 8: Avoid placing chairs with their backs to a door; again
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Step 9: no one wants to be surprised.
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Step 10: Place chairs and sofas in circles so that conversation is facilitated and encouraged.
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Step 11: Break up and enhance windows with colored glass panes or hanging objects.
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Step 12: Place windchimes in archways to facilitate Chi flow.
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Step 13: Group decorative objects by element
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Step 14: glass).
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Step 15: Choose areas to group photographs of children
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Step 16: photographs of loved ones and certificates or other proofs of accomplishment.
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Step 17: Fill your home with plants
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Step 18: fresh flowers and candles.
Detailed Guide
This prevents what in Feng Shui are called 'Poison Arrows'
(sharp corners pointing at a person).
Doing this creates a flowing, more soothing environment.
In Feng Shui this is preventing/eliminating stagnant Chi. , You don't want to look at the reflection of blankness or unpleasantness. , You don't want to be surprised by yourself in the morning. ,, Never make the television the central focus of a room. , If you have a porch or deck, hang plants across it if it is structured to allow this.
You want some kind of barrier between yourself and the outside, particularly if you face a parking lot or major street. ,, This creates an interesting effect.
Also include fire (candles, incense) and water (fountains, fish bowls, fresh flowers floating or in vases). , Make sure pictures are not with one person only, this gives you the sense of loneliness. ,
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