Category: Green and conscious living

It’s inside our home that sustainability begins, where we reduce, reuse and recycle.

There are many simple things we can do at home to save money and the planet, from the furniture we choose, to the fabrics we wear, to the quantity of plastic packaging we buy, the food we buy, the water we waste, the proper way to separate garbage, etc.

If Feng Shui is about energy flow and the environment around us, shouldn’t we consider a more sustainable living as another fundamental action inside our spaces?

Changing the home decor, using oils and incense, buying crystals and Buddha statues are all great for shifting the energy of a space quickly, but at what cost to nature? Not having any awareness about the bigger picture, could lead us back to the same condition remaining stagnant.

Human activity is the only responsible for the present situation we are all in, where pollution is in our water, our air, land and deforestation and the use of fossil energy is still a reality.

So, while practicing Feng Shui, rethink your actions inside your home and try to incorporate a more sustainable way of living, surely the energy will become more beneficial and consequently, for the planet, ourselves and future generations.

Even inside our walls, we are able to feel the essence of nature, especially when we choose carefully the fabrics and furniture we use to sleep, eat, dress.

Most of the textile and furniture industries,use chemicals and other artificial substances in the manufacture process, so we must be aware that they can bring toxins into our spaces and bodies as well as the fact that they are literally spending to much of our nature resources, not to mention the huge pollution they produce every day.

In the search for balance in life, practicing or not practicing the principles of Feng Shui, we should consider to use as much as possible natural and sustainable fabrics and furniture, in order to protect ourselves and our family from this type of unseen aggressions.

There is a wide variety of natural materials such as wood, bamboo, stone,cotton, linen, hemp, sisal,etc.

By opting for a more sustainable life, at the same time we will be remarking our connection with nature and aiming for a healthier and greener future.

The Chinese milenar art of Feng Shui, has really a lot to teach, but recognizing life’s transformations and the 5 elements, are definitely for me, the best knowledge that any of us should acquire.

But using this “dance” of elements inside your home, doesn’t mean you can’t choose to make more sustainable choices, here are just a few:

• Using plants at home, when inside not only makes the air cleaner, but also gives a feeling of strength and growth, usually associated with tree element energy;
• Recycled furniture, as long as it is in good shape and you love it, can be used at home representing other elements like metal or earth;
• Try do reduce the use of plastic as much as possible, not only is bad for the global environment, but for health too, it’s associated to fire element;
• Create the habit of composting your household waste, from fruit peels to coffee grounds, this way your ecological footprint will decrease considerably and you can use it to fertilize your plants, this process includes all the 5 elements of energy;
• Try to save water as much as you can, buckets under the drips can reduce your consumption and plants prefer water with no chemicals, this way you will also value this essential element of life, water element.

As it is practiced today, Feng Shui gives us information on how to create environments in which we feel comfortable and supported.

But if we go back to ancient methods, Feng Shui is basically an environmental science and its origins are quite simple.

It began by relying on an interpretation of the natural world that allowed the Chinese to create efficient agricultural systems, as well as the study of the movement of celestial bodies in order to determine the passage of time.

Over the centuries, interpretation has become increasingly complex and has moved away from its original purpose.

As its scholars have spread across the
worldwide, their beliefs have also been changing, in order to adapt to the cultures and customs of other places.

So remember that when practicing Feng Shui , this knowledge will also allow you to create a deeper impact in a wider environment, improving life inside our homes, offices and outdoor spaces, but also in our first home, Planet Earth.