Green Feng Shui

The “Going Green” trend continues to gain momentum and, hopefully, will soon be embraced by all cultures as our “new normal.” Some countries have already adopted policies that protect not only animals, but also plants as we see in Ecuador. Other countries have a farther way to go and will only travel at the speed of capital gain.

The influx of tourists to China for the Olympics exposed poor air quality and a lackluster attitude towards environmental and public health. Ironically, Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement and how environment impacts our fortune in life, originated in China thousands of years ago. There’s a lot we can learn from the ancients when it comes to social and environmental consciousness.

In Feng Shui, the color green is associated with springtime and growth. The direction for spring is the east where the sun rises. The element for the east is wood, which has a creative energetic quality that exemplifies the spirit of family. Numerically, this area is represented by a three which is symbolic of a father (1) and mother (2) coming together creating a child (3).

Feng Shui literally means “wind and water.” Our quality of life is directly related to the quality of our air (wind) and water.

To have a greener, healthier home a good first step is to improve air circulation. Studies show that indoor air pollution is far more prevalent and harmful than outdoor pollution. There are some easy fixes. Dust ceiling fans and run them each day for at least 15 minutes to circulate air throughout the house. Have your air conditioner units balanced and serviced annually, changing air filters regularly. Every so often open the doors and windows of your home to let in fresh air—especially on rainy days.

Be very intentional with what you invite into your home in terms of toxins. Obviously, do not allow smoking in your home. Plants are helpful in cleaning and cleansing the air and give the uplifting feeling of spring and growth. Avoid plants that are pointy like cacti and aloe because they give off sharp, shooting energy and can cause irritability and arguments. Use cleaners that are truly natural. Avoid synthetic air fresheners. I recommend organic oil diffusers and soy candles instead. Citrus is a natural astringent and as a scent, studies show a direct effect on clarity of mind and the feeling of cleanliness.

For suggestions on improving the Feng Shui in your home in terms of the element of water, look for upcoming issues of Green Living Nevada!

To learn more about Feng Shui visit www.TamarasGarden.com. Tamara Tyrbouslu is a Feng Shui and real estate consultant who inspires people to create personal and professional environments that support their goals and dramatically improve their quality of life. To hire Tamara, you can reach her directly at (702) 682-398 or TamaraLarisa@aol.com. To book Tamara as a speaker, contact Elta (702) 767-4525 or visit www.EventsbyElta.com.