According to Feng Shui , each life area has a clear energy center within your home .
For years I ’ ve also practiced Feng Shui , an ancient Chinese practice that has become popular in the West over the last few decades . One of the first Feng Shui concepts that drew me in was that your home is an energetic extension of yourself and your deepest desires . When it ’ s arranged and decorated deliberately , you can use your physical surroundings to help inspire and manifest the kind of life you want .
I loved that Feng shui simplified the big picture of life , making it easier to visualize , by breaking life down into 9 areas that are relatable for everyone :
• Fulfilling Work
• Support and Adventure
• Creativity and Self Expression
• Love and Partnership
• Character and Recognition
• Abundance and Gratitude
• Family and Community
• Knowledge and Insight
According to Feng Shui , each life area has a clear energy center within your home . You can use a Bagua map , oriented with the front door of your house , to find the related parts of your house . Here ’ s an example :
Shown : Bagua Map overlaid over the floor plan .
When I first heard that thought , it landed pretty hard for me , because when I considered my home from that perspective , I didn ’ t really like what I saw . I noticed clutter and felt overwhelm , not inspiration , when I looked around .
After the initial shock , I realized that the state of my home was proof that I was missing out on a powerful opportunity to live more deliberately . On poster board , I was so clear about what I wanted to call into my life . But you ’ d never get that message by looking around my home . I was sending out some serious mixed messages to the universe ! This led me on a deep dive into Feng Shuing my surroundings !
Photo credit : Marty McCagg
When you apply the Bagua Map to your home , you quickly see that every part of it has substantial meaning , because it has influence over a part of your life . Even under-appreciated spaces like closets , laundry rooms and garages can affect your manifesting potential ! The good news