Follow me on Twitter Our inner world is reflected in our outer world. What we think and feel (conscious or not) and what we see and do becomes our reality. And we create our reality in our spaces and in our lives through these experiences whether we are aware or not.
I was reminded of this concept during a recent feng shui consultation. A client was very concerned about a personal family situation and wondered if feng shui would help this other person. In asking some very probing questions, I came to NO feng shui would not assist this other person. The external changes in the physical environment would definitely raise the vibration of that space, however, without a willing participant to make changes on the personal level, the higher vibration due to feng shui changes would likely be “pulled” back down.
Here’s another example. I know of an individual who has serious hoarding issues. Her very concerned friends decided among themselves to treat this individual to a spa day and clean up her house. The individual I’ll call Marianne, accepted the invitation for the spa day and reluctantly allowed her friends to clean up her house. The project took on a life of its own and after two dumpsters and thousands of dollars later; Marianne had a clean, beautiful home due to the efforts and generosity of her friends.
Well time passed, Marianne’s friendships dissolved and her home returned to its hoarded, blighted state. All the feng shui in the world wouldn’t be able to assist Marianne because she didn’t want to change. For Marianne, the higher vibration of her “new” home wasn’t incentive enough to make the kinds of changes that required her to live in this new way. In other words, her inner and outer feng shui weren’t harmonious and something had to give.
For the best feng shui results, cultivating inner chi is essential and paying attention to all parts of ourselves is key. Cultivating and nurturing our spiritual, mental, emotional and physical selves becomes important components to consider. In addition, living in balance with work, play, self-care, being of service to others, relaxing, learning, growing, etc. are key ingredients of success.
So consider addressing your personal feng shui when doing feng shui in your physical space. You will likely find the results impressive!
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5 Responses to “Personal Feng Shui”
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Thank you so much for this very insightful post, Catherine.
It is my belief as well that feng shui works when a person is ready to do the inner work that goes along with the external adjustments.
Hoarding is a fascinating topic and one that seems to be in the media lately. Oprah has done a few shows on it.
I’d be interested in blogs on feng shui and hoarding myself as I’ve yet to have any client experience with it.
Beautifully written, Catherine.
I have had some similar experiences, mostly with feng shui consultations I’ve done as a favour for people. My experience is when people do not seek out feng shui to help them, they may be less motivated to make the changes that will benefit them.
It is a good reminder, that no matter how much we may want to help, the person receiving the gift needs to be in an open and receptive frame of mind. Sometimes they agree, but only to do the friends a favour!
Deborah
Donna & Deborah:
Thank you for taking the time to read my post and responding to it. It is greatly appreciated!
What you say about having to have a participant who wants to embrace Feng Shui for suggested changes to become permanent is perfectly true.
I have found exactly the same thing in my healing practice and can even often detect an inner resistance to change from the client who has “been volunteered” into having a course of therapy.
It’s strange, isn’t it? How someone can resist something that would bring them benefit?
That’s what I used to think. However I now believe that we are all entitled to have the life we choose and it is up to us to decide otherwise.
In my personal life, I make sure to stay away from people who want to try to drag me down to their level. After all, I can choose what I want for my life too!
Your feng shui insights are an inspiration to me and I look forward to reading each and every one! Thank you, Catherine.
Dear Dave,
Thank you! I am often reminded to let go of outcome and accept where people are in their journey….it is a process for sure!