Feng
Shui Notes – September 2007
This month I've taken the liberty of revising and resending a newsletter that I originally sent out in September 2004. It offers you another way looking at the symbols represented in your home and relating them to dreams.
A
CHAIR IS A CHAIR, IS A CHAIR
--OR, Is It A Symbol Of Something Else?
Our homes can be similar to our dreams and often as mysterious. Both can offer us a symbolic snapshot of what's going on at the deeper levels of our consciousness at any given time.
For instance, if clutter is an issue, it can show up in your dreams as confusion. It's also possible that for a few people it could be represented as complete peace--particularly if your personal relationship to clutter is that it feels okay because it's familiar and safe.
Upon awakening from a vivid dream, its essence can be lost instantly or its wisdom captured to reveal important lessons. You will benefit most, if you will take a moment to jot down a few key words or draw a quick sketch of what you saw. You can then return later to fill in the details and explore the symbolism.
In analyzing our homes, we can use similar techniques. Begin by taking the point of view that your home as an extension of your life. Notice individual things in your environment and question why you've placed them in a specific area. Ask yourself why you can't part with a certain item, even though your energy drops every time you look at it. Question why you don't complete certain projects even though you complete less meaningful tasks easily.
Begin by looking at each piece of furniture, knickknack, and the art work in your home. If a particular item such as a chair, a vase, or even a particular area of your home attracts your attention, start there. Write a brief description of it. Perhaps even draw a sketch or take a photograph. (You might consider creating a Feng Shui journal*.)
Write whatever comes to mind. Keep your focus and let the writing flow. Don't censor the content. Just write.
With
each piece of furniture or other item, reflect on things such as:
- How you acquired it.
- What the color means to you.
- If someone gave it to you, what is your relationship to them (positive,
negative, uplifting, sad, etc.)
- Why you placed it where you did.
- What you think it symbolizes.
- What you like or dislike about it.
- Keep writing until you've exhausted all possibilities for the moment.
Return to it in the future as you have new insights.
You
can also focus on a specific area of the Bagua. ** Follow the
same process but also ask questions such as:
- Why does this area look (or feel) so uninviting, etc.
- Why does my clutter always end up here?
Allow the symbolism from that area of the Bagua. such as its relationship to health or the function of the room, direct your thoughts. DON'T CENSOR YOUR ANSWERS; JUST LET THEM FLOW.
If you also work with your dreams, you can facilitate this process as you go off to sleep by making a request to your subconscious mind to work on revealing the meaning of the symbols found in your home.
Even if the answer doesn't appear in the form of an actual dream, expect one or more flashes of insight about the area in question to surface in the next day or two.
May your dreams be sweet & the symbols in your home be filled with positive chi!
Suzanne
* If keeping a Feng Shui journal appeals to you, you can set it up in a loose-leaf binder. It's also helpful include a copy of your floor and site plans here for ready reference.
** To view the Bagua, go to Feng Shui Basics
CURRENT CLASS OFFERING
Feng Shui & Health
November 10th
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop begins with a review of the principals of Feng Shui related
to understanding how our health is impacted by the spaces we occupy.
Each class is different depending on the health concerns and interests of the students attending.
Some of the problems that have been addressed in past classes have included features in the home and lot that contribute to immune system issues, allergies, auto-immune disorders, autism, chronic fatigue, pain, Parkinson's Disease, heart problems, weight issues, breast cancer, and asthma.
Topics
Include:
· Two different methods of relating the physical body to the Bagua
· The connection between the chakras and the Bagua
· Balancing your bedroom for optimum health--including a discussion
of electromagnetic fields and geopathic stress
· Health issues related to the Five Elements
· Vision problems
· Any other diseases or health problems students wish to address
· Remedies & enhancements, along with secret cures, when appropriate
Other Information
· Cost - $135 ($25 deposit to register)
· Cost includes workbook
· Reviewers can attend for half price
· Financial arrangements are available
· Class will be held inColorado Springs
· Directions and more information will be sent out after registration
· Class size is limited to 8 participants
TO
REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Phone Suzanne (719) 260-7207
or e-mail SuzanneMetzger@earthlink.net
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