Feng Shui

[Mermaid]

Much to the amusement of my spouse and daughter, I am feng shui-ing our house. They think I've gone off some new age rocker and they're guffawing left and right. They can hardly contain themselves.

However, the clutter is disappearing slowly but surely, and things look nicer (thought the unbelievers can't say why) and I am calmer. So it can't be that bad.

So please tell me I'm not the only SoWaller out there who has looked into this! Or am I?

 

[Paula]

I agree that feng shui is helpful for calming. It makes sense that decluttering would de-stress (and I'm going to follow your lead...). the different textures of feng shui also make sense in terms of "balancing".

I also like the concept of wabi sabi, though it's hard to describe. Partly it means appreciating the beauty of slight imperfection and understatement. Just heard about wabi sabi recently and I really like it.

 

[30gAy]

No, but I am a follower of the Funk Way, a similar and equally ethno-centric philosophy.

 

[Biff]

If Donald Trump can do it; Mermaid can toooooo!!!!!!!!

Much to the amusement of my spouse and daughter, I am feng shui-ing our house. They think I've gone off some new age rocker and they're guffawing left and right. They can hardly contain themselves.

However, the clutter is disappearing slowly but surely, and things look nicer (thought the unbelievers can't say why) and I am calmer. So it can't be that bad.

So please tell me I'm not the only SoWaller out there who has looked into this! Or am I?

 

[30A Skunkape]

Careful with that wabi sabi, it can burn the hell out of your sinuses!

 

[kathydwells]

Mermy, will you come Feng Shui my house?

 

[Mermaid]

Mermy, will you come Feng Shui my house?

If it works the way it's supposed to, sure! So far I've only done the bathroom; today's the bedroom and then I work my way down the hall. The hard part is de-cluttering. I"m a bit of a slob.

 

[kathydwells]

If it works the way it's supposed to, sure! So far I've only done the bathroom; today's the bedroom and then I work my way down the hall. The hard part is de-cluttering. I"m a bit of a slob.

Oh, Cool. You can not be any more of a slob than me.....I am trying to de-clutter a little everynight. Maybe in a few years I will be done.

 

[Mango]

I firmly believe in feng shui. I use it in my office frequently and how it is decorated. Certain colors and elements are required. I found out that I need metals around, so I have frames with silver etc. My house has a Southern exposure. I also do not keep a lot of clutter around. I can't function. It can get really complex, but I know that at the very least
de-cluttering is a grayt start. :clap_1:

I also practice 30Gays Funk Way!

 

[Smiling JOe]

I am a big believer in feng shui. I just need a housekeeper to help me get there. There are many basic principles with feng shui that many people may know, without knowing they are feng shui. eg- not having a dining room with opens directly into the bathroom toilet, for all to see and hear. ;-)