Part 2.-
Last September, in our monthly issue, we provided our readers with a brief introduction to the ancient science of FENG SHUI, with the purpose of revisiting concepts and some recommendations for those who have recently joined our community. Therefore, today we will explore aspects that are no less important and that can help improve our spaces, whether they are homes, commercial establishments, or even places where we carry out daily activities, if we detect any negative energy or SHA that needs to be improved. In the ancient science of FENG SHUI, there were tools that guide us on which areas we should or need to harmonize. Remember that the word FENG SHUI is composed of two words that together mean wind and water.
To do this, we must turn to the BAGUA MAP, a guiding tool that will allow us to locate the area we are going to “heal,” whether because we want or need to improve the quality or comfort of the home, office, store, or other space. The BAGUA MAP is a kind of compass; it gives us the area and its healing function within physical spaces. As an example, let us consider a family that wants to improve the education of its young members and their projection toward higher levels; by locating this area in the home, we can increase positive energy or CHI, and thus provide that area with the necessary harmony required to address that family and, consequently, educational situation. Continuing in the same line as the BAGUA MAP, this tool can help us optimize other areas of personal, professional, and family life, being in itself an instrument whose value is very significant due to the role it plays in helping us improve the quality of our lives.
It is important to point out that its proper use allows for benefits that, after applying the suggested changes or “cures,” we observe and feel well-being regarding the “cured” area. This tool today is easy to obtain, as the ancient science of FENG SHUI has become very popular in various countries due to its effectiveness in making changes without major budget implications. We can obtain it through the Internet and print it out, or we can purchase it in specialized stores or simply on Amazon.
To illustrate the use of this tool, I will provide an example I have personally experienced. When I was in university and arrived late, I had to position myself at any available desk. On some occasions, I did not feel comfortable sitting in that seat without understanding at the time why, and as soon as I had the opportunity, I changed places. In 1996, when I discovered this ancient science, I was able to interpret many circumstances experienced before the discovery of the knowledge that FENG SHUI has provided me.
I invite you to carry out this exercise. Normally, we position ourselves at our table or desk in a place that is usually the same; ask yourselves why you made that choice. This is valid for when we go to a restaurant, theater, party, park, etc.
This same exercise can help us in our spaces to make changes without major implications; for example, even changing a sofa can create a new version of our entertainment room.
As recommendations from the ancient science of FENG SHUI, there are some very specific ones for our well-being. Among them, we can mention:
1.- Rooms in general, master and secondary: For FENG SHUI, it is highly recommended that the rooms designated for rest and relaxation avoid technological elements that disrupt the place where human beings recover the energies that have been consumed during the day by work, study, among many other activities. I understand how difficult this recommendation can be, given that bedrooms have become in many homes the space where we retreat to watch a series, podcast, social networks, platforms, especially if people work remotely.
2.- Order and cleanliness: For those who are our regular readers, you might say again, the same advice; in fact, it is a constant in this ancient science of FENG SHUI. And why? Because order and cleanliness are the pillars of this science of energetic harmony, and if the optimal conditions are not present, energy will stagnate and SHA or negative energy will appear. Think of a bedroom or basement. Where there is no order and cleanliness, how the environment feels upon entering.
3.- The entrance of the house:
It is the gateway for energy, and as such, it must be clean, orderly, harmonious, and properly lit. Let us choose which energy we will allow to enter: SHI, positive energy, or CHA, negative energy.
May SHI always be our guest.
Until the next installment.
Milagros.
Author Milagros Gutierrez de Herrera, Feng Shui Specialist is a resident of the Plum. Email: [email protected].
