Redecorating for Emotional Health continued...

Another option for you to look at is Feng Shui the ancient Chinese art and science that s been around for about 3,000 years is all about living in balance in your environment, focusing on how living spaces can affect mood and well-being. And it turns out that modern science supports many of its principles for using your environment to improve your energy and happiness. When we are in a supportive, nurturing, and energizing space, we just feel better," says Reiko Gomez, a New York City-based interior designer and Feng Shui expert. "And when we feel good, we can take actions that make our life even better. It is an upward spiral. Here's how to get started

2. Clear Clutter. Get rid of everything you do not love in your house. Clutter clearing is a time-and-energy-consuming process that will feel like therapy, but it will help you "lighten up the load." Do not skip this step, as it is an essential one in creating harmonious house Feng Shui energy.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Good quality air and light these two elements are essential for good Feng Shui energy (called Chi) in your home. Open the windows often, introduce Feng Shui air-purifying plants or use an air purifier. Allow as much natural light as possible into your home, and consider using full-spectrum lights.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Basic fung shui elements Make sure you have something representing the five basic elements wood, earth, metal, fire, and water in every room. The goal is to create balance and vibrant energy in all areas of your home.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

For example:

• If you are working on attracting more prosperity, you will introduce the feng shui elements of Wood and Water in the Southeast area of your house.
• If you need to improve your health, you will place lush plants representing the Wood feng shui element or pieces of wood furniture in the East area of your homes.
  
  
  
  
  
• If you want positive energy to flow into your home, open your front door. Energy flows through the front door.
• If you want fortune and luck, place a red flowering plant outside and put some red accent colors on or around your front door.
• If you want balance, place a wooden bowl filled with stone pebbles alongside a candle and a vase of flowers.
  
  
  
  
  
• If you can t have the actual elements, try to incorporate colors that symbolize the five elements:
  Black = water
  Green = wood
  Red = fire
  Yellow, tan, and brown = earth
  White = metal