Feng Shui for spiritual growth

Most people turn to Feng Shui because they want to enhance career success, good health, happy relationship, and resolve any issues beyond their control. Beyond all the obvious benefits, Feng Shui can be a spiritual practice, keep you balanced and grounded. Here we have 7 tips about Feng Shui for enhancing your spiritual growth.

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Tip 1: Feng Shui is about energy and understanding the law of nature.

In a very simplified sense, Feng Shui is about energy. Everything has energy in this world. If we slow down and pay attention, we can usually “feel” or “sense” the energy from our surroundings. If we learn the law of nature and the energy cycle, we can go with the flow, or even manipulate the energy in our favor.

The Taoism

No matter what school of Feng Shui you follow, the basic theory originated from the Yin/Yang, Five elements, 8 trigrams, and 64 hexagrams. That is also the basic theory of Taoism. Taoism can be either philosophy or religion. The essential theory of Taoism is to live peacefully with nature and go with the flow.

A Taoist live in harmony with nature instead of trying to change the world by drastic actions. It can seem too passive in the modern world, but you get inner peace when you observe the world and choose your path to align with the world around you.

So tip number one is to observe the world, learn how energy interacts, and see the cycle of luck. When we learn to detach our emotions and see the bigger picture objectively, we can live peacefully. Good luck comes and goes, and life goes up and down. Nothing stays the same forever, yet everything has a permanent effect.

Tip 2: Feng Shui is a practice of being mindful and aware of our current position.

Feng Shui is a practice, just like a doctor practices his or her medicine. It is about being mindful every day about your surroundings.

There is no shortcut or finishing line. You can set up a perfect Feng Shui today, but the energy will change over time and the Feng Shui needs to be adjusted too.

We live in an imperfect world and it is ok to have imperfect Feng Shui. Your current space might be too small or in the wrong location, but not much you can change at the moment. Just be aware of our current situation, and find ways to improve next time. We learn and grow each day, a little bit at a time.

By observing mindfully, we learn our strengths and weaknesses, and our current position in the world. Next is to turn any negative into positive, amplify our strong points at the right time, and work on our weaknesses to avoid any trouble.

It works for both our house and ourselves. Stay mindful, focus on the positive, and work on any issues at the same time.

Tip 3: Set up a centralized spiritual space to meditate and connect with your inner self.

Setting up a dedicated space is an easy way to stay consistent about meditation or listening to your inner voice. It can be a spiritual altar or just a small quiet corner to get away from a busy day.

The personal spiritual space can be as big or as small as you like. Arrange and add items that keep you calm and inspired. Maybe your book collection, music, candle, crystal, flower, art, and so on.

We tend to be conditioned by our environment. If we are looking for peace and clarity, set a space that makes you feel that way, and visit it regularly.

In this space, we can be true to ourselves. We can pray, meditate, dream, journal, or do nothing at all. It is a place of reflection and retreat for yourself. It might sound selfish but we all deserve to take care of ourselves first.

Tip 4: Cherish and take care of what you have. Start here and now.

Any journey starts from here and now. We need to accept where we are and embrace who we are first. So often we focus on the end goals and what we don’t have now and lose touch with reality. Then, we can get resentful or depressed easily for what we don’t have.

No matter how much money you have, what house you live in, what job you have, or what kind of relationship you are in right now, we are responsible for all of them. We made our choices in the past that lead to our current situation. There will be mistakes and what-ifs, but we can not change the past.

Accepting our current situation is the first step for change. If you are not satisfied with a certain area of your life, you can take action and learn to do things differently.

Cherish our fortune and more fortune will follow. When we admit all our mistakes and weakness, we have the power to change and grow. We are no longer victims.

Tip 5: Surround yourself with positive energy. Get rid of the outdated and bring in inspiring items.

Back to the practical part of Feng Shui, you can simply surround yourself with positive energy. It is similar to setting up your spiritual space, you can move around furniture, change colors, declutter, organize, and bring in items that actually inspire you and make you happy.

You do not need to hire a fancy designer to transform your interior, even though it can be a good option. The point is to clean up and update the space regularly to reflect the best of you. Your home should nurture your dreams. If you love music, have music played in the house frequently. If you love cooking, organize the kitchen to reflect your taste. If you love gardening, make space for it too. If you love books, showcase your book collection and make it a focus.

The minimal interior

Another idea is to keep it simple. Most of us have too much stuff in our home and that can create chaos. That is why the minimalist interior is so popular these years. We crave a simple, uncluttered space with plenty of room to grow.

Some popular Feng Shui suggestions to bring in good energy include,

Open up windows and set up good lighting.
Display artwork or sculptures that inspire you.
Candle, incense, or essential oil room spray for a good smell.
Display traditional Feng Shui lucky items such as crystals, jade, Pi Xiu, Qi Lin, dragon, horse, and so on.
Let the room filled with beautiful music or the sound of windchime sometimes.
Anything you love and brings you joy.

Tip 6: Northeast is generally related to spiritual growth.

Northeast is usually the direction that is associated with spiritual growth. It is also related to “Mountain” in Bagua and “Earth element” in the 5 elements. Adding a picture of a mountain, using the color yellow or brown, and display earthware here is a good idea to enhance this corner.

The water element is also related to spiritual growth and a clear mind. So the color blue or black is also a good choice.

In the BTB school of Feng Shui, spiritual growth is related to the bottom left corner of the feng shui map. That is on the left side near the door right after you walk into the house. See the picture below.

The direction is only for reference, you can be spiritual in any direction with any of the five elements.

Feng Shui is a tool only and it should not confuse you or limit you in any way. If in doubt, go with your own intuition and common sense.

Tip 7: Cultivate your good fortune by sharing and giving what you have.

The last tip here is very simple. If all feng shui calculation and planning don’t work, or issues that are beyond your ability to change, it is always advised to focus on helping other people.

There are many people that are less fortunate than us, and we can easily help them in many forms. It can be a donation of money, time, or sharing your skill, knowledge, or even just kind words. By making a difference in other people’s lives, you are cultivating your good luck.

You probably won’t see any immediate return, but the act of kindness is the start of a positive cycle. It can empower you and shift your perspective. Even if we do not get any return, we feel peace of mind.

Doing good deeds and help others will eventually bounce the good fortune back to you, even though that is not a goal anymore. In traditional Feng Shui, people believe real good fortune comes from generations of good deeds and charity work. So if you want to increase your luck, help others first. That is the secret of good fortune.