Feng Shui And Awareness
Have you ever suddenly noticed a billboard on the highway and wondered “How long has that been there?” Or maybe someone has asked you for directions to your house, and you can’t recall the names of any streets en route, despite driving on them daily.
My wife and I recently attended a feng shui seminar offered at Atlas Martial Arts, and I was reminded of the power of awareness. Awareness of self, of others and of our surroundings can have a huge impact on our mental acuity. In feng shui, (the art of placement), it is suggested that a harmonious balance of objects, colors and directions can positively affect one’s life.
I have been immersed in Black Belt training for the better part of 10 years now, and I have found awareness is a vital key to both fitness and self defense success. During the feng shui seminar, we were told to become aware of items in the home and the importance of their placement. After attending this seminar (given by Hansa Smith, a feng shui expert and talented speaker), I wanted to try out these new tools.
Amazing. That is the first word that entered my mind as I began to look at our home with a new awareness. It was fascinating to see everything from a new vantage point! Areas of the home that felt stagnant were viewed with a feeling of anticipation and excitement as my wife and I discussed applying feng shui principles to them. (One word of advice…patience. Start with a small area and work your way around your home. It is far less daunting!)
Take a moment today and become aware of your surroundings. It can be in your home or at your workplace. Inhale for a 3 second count, center your thoughts, and exhale for a 3 second count.
Now look around.
What do you see? What are the colors that you notice right away? Where are objects placed in your surrounding?
Now listen.
What do you hear? Where are the sounds emanating from? How do they make you feel?
Now smell.
Do you recognize any scents? Where do they come from?
Try this exercise once a day for a week, and you’ll begin to notice a change. Your mental focus will be sharper and your awareness will be heightened, creating a feeling of balance and relaxation.
