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Does
your bedroom truly reflect the person you want to attract in your life? Does your
bedroom reflect the type of relationship that you want to have with your significant
other? If your love life needs a quick boost, use Feng Shui to produce the romantic
results you desire. Feng
Shui (pronounced fung shway), is the ancient Chinese practice of placement of
furniture and other aesthetic details, along with space planning designed to bring
balance, harmony and well being to your environment. Its purpose is to enhance
prosperity, creativity, health, romance, etc. Feng Shui charges a home with positive
energy known as chi. The
word "feng" means wind and "shui" means water, these words
describe both the seen and unseen energy, a space can reveal. Our homes are a
reflection of what is going on inside of us on a conscious and subconscious level.
When life just happens and we get caught up in the rat race, we tend to only look
at the tip of the iceberg and forget about what lies beneath the surface. This
is where a Feng Shui Practitioner comes in, who is trained to examine your space
and point out any imbalances that may be influencing you as the occupant. Our
goal is to create easy adjustments that will assist you in achieving your goal.
Relationships need the
proper environment to grow and flourish. They need the balance of the five elements,
which are water, wood, fire, earth and metal; too much or too little can wither
a romance. When we use the five elements in a space we always revert back to nature
in order to bring balance and harmony into a space. Here is a breakdown of how
each element can influence you: Water
in nature is our lake and stream, which is meandering and effortless. When water
is balanced there is a constant effortless flow and when it is out of balance
you could be frozen or stuck or relentless and unfocused. Wood in nature is our
big flexible trees, which is reliable strength. When wood is balanced you are
thoughtfully decisive and when it is out of balance there is an indecisiveness
or stubbornness or very opinionated. Fire in nature is our sunny day with a gentle
breeze, which is illuminating. When fire is balanced you are clear and inspiring
and when it is out of balance you could be aggressive or overly excited. Earth
in nature is our mountains or rocks, which would be productive and guiding. When
earth is balanced there is a reliability and collaborative and when it is out
of balance you could be insincere and selfish or self-sacrifice. Metal in nature
is a hardened beauty and is precise and controlled. When metal is balanced you
are purposeful and formed and when it is out of balance you could be withdrawn
or righteous and outspoken. By
balancing the five elements you will bring harmony into your space. Here are some
Feng Shui tips to enhance your romantic space: 1.
The first thing you must do is remove clutter out of your bedroom. You can do
this by getting rid of three things a day for the next nine days or one thing
for the next 27 days. For example remove all trash, dirty ashtrays, dead plants,
clothing that no longer fits and keep the area under the bed free of any stuff.
Dust and remove cobwebs on any fans, walls, light fixtures and ceilings.
By
doing the above, this will assist in balancing out the earth element. 2.
Get rid of any old love letters or pictures you may be holding onto. This is a
subconscious attachment to that person, which does not allow for any new relationships.
Another thing for you to consider is to make room in the closets and drawers in
order to create an opening for your partner to show up. By opening up the space
you start to create a flow, which represents water. 3.
Enhance your space with romance colors, such as shades of pinks, reds and whites.
Guys, this does not mean your bedroom has to be feminine. You can use maroon,
grayish tones of pinks and whites to achieve the same results. These colors bring
in the fire element. The key is not to use any one color so much that it over
powers the others. Other good colors include browns, beiges, lavender, yellow
and deeper shades. These colors will bring in the earth element. Remember when
choosing a paint color pick one that truly resonates with you, there are so many
different shades and hues to choose from. You can also accomplish this by changing
your bedding if you do not want to paint. You can easily do this by purchasing
new sheets, blankets or a bedspread. For you singles out there use peach, which
is the color for peach blossom luck and for those married folks use red to increase
the passion. 4. Next your
bed should be placed in the command position of the room. The door should be easily
seen from the bed. The head of the bed should be against a wall to give you support
from the back. Keep in mind when adjusting your bed that there should be equal
space on both sides of the bed, to create equality in the relationship. Place
nightstands with lamps on either side of the bed, which is a pair and they do
not necessarily have to be the same. 5.
Use items in pairs to encourage love and signify you with your partner. By placing
one rose quartz on each night stand this assists in symbolizing unconditional
love and creates harmony and balance. You can also use positive artwork, such
as Flower Art by Georgia O'Keefe or respectful pictures of couples, such as "The
Kiss" by Gustav Klimt. If you don't happen to have any wall space you can
also accomplish this by utilizing tastefully done romantic couple sculptures like
"Love of My Life" by Nyoman Karsa or "Cherish the Love" by
Alexsander Danel. When there are romantic items around you it assists in creating
a romantic space and therefore you feel romantic. 6.
Another excellent way to attract romance into your life is to keep fresh flowers
in the room. This is a great way to add the wood element into the bedroom. Be
mindful of the fact that once they start to show signs of wilting, toss them out.
A good alternative to fresh flowers is silk flowers these need to be kept dust
free. Limit the amount of dried flowers in the bedroom because the longer they
are kept the more their life force has been depleted and this decreases the energy
in the room. 7. Remember
the bedroom is for sleeping, intimacy and romance. There should be no distractions
such as workout equipment, a television, things that would remind you of work,
etc. Pictures of you as a child, your children or other relatives should be removed
from the bedroom. By removing these items and keeping the bedroom neat and clean
assists to bring in the metal element. This is your sacred space, which should
be reserved for couples and should only display pictures of the two of you. Dim
lights will give the room a warm inviting feeling. Minimize any harsh lighting
in the bedroom. You can accomplish this by using different colored light bulbs
in either a soft pink, soft red or soft white. Remember
to LOVE everything in your space and be mindful of the items you bring into it
as well. Your goal should be to maintain the feeling of LOVE when you walk into
your sacred space. Whether
you are in a relationship or not these tips will give it the boost it deserves
and your romance the fulfillment it requires. When
you alter your space, you will alter your life! Let your bedroom be the reflection
of what your true hearts desire would be.
Cheryl
Svoronos - Enlightening You From Within
Cheryl received her certification in
Feng Shui from The Feng Shui Alliance School in Edgewater, NJ.
Contact
Information
Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-8693
Email: csvoronos@optonline.net
Website www.enlighteningyoufromwithin.com
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