People have always been subjected to periods of grief, anguish and fear. But these events were confined to their own local area so those periods of negative energy were balanced with periods of security, well-being and happiness. Today in our era of 24/7 global news coverage we hear of riots and oppression in Iran, a bus accident in Mexico, plane crashes in Africa and earthquakes in Japan to mention a few. Today we mourn for the whole world all the time. Our sympathetic responses are set continuously on high. This negative overload can lead us to become desensitized to suffering of others or create a feeling of hopelessness and anger. It is all the more imperative for us to balance all of this negative energy by creating a peaceful positive environment in our personal space.
Depending on your own personal reactions and needs Feng Shui principles can help you to balance all of this negative energy. If you are feeling depressed or lethargic, fill your space with yang energy. Open up your space to light, take down heavy curtains, clean all of your shiny surfaces until they sparkle, surround yourself with bright, cheerful colors, accessorize with art that makes you smile and clear all horizontal surfaces of clutter.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious you need yin energy. Create a peaceful space by clearing away clutter, then add a few comfy pillows or throws, surround yourself with subdued colors and light and add a bubbling fountain. You will find that creating balance and harmony in your physical space will help you to realize that with all the suffering and tragedy it is still a beautiful world full of promise.
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