Jane, the “De-clutter Diva” will be providing some practical tips on how to rid your home of the excess stuff, as well as giving some advice about how to encourage your children to be involved, in order to make it a fun family project! Following the ideas of Feng Shui, physically and metaphorically, your life is significantly influenced by the presence of clutter, especially in the areas of your home that are associated with love. If you fill these spaces with junk and unnecessary debris, you will create a “negative space” that gives way to the feeling of stagnation and depicts choked energy. So, what exactly is clutter? Besides mere untidiness, clutter represents disorganisation, mess and confusion. According to Feng Shui, three regions in your home strongly impact your love life. They are the space around your front door, the relationship area and your bedroom. As Jane explains, "Clutter can mean too many items for the space you have; too many bits and pieces that you don't need or use; piles of things that you no longer like. It can be anything from furnishings to children’s clothes, newspapers to old toys. It's very hard to be objective in your own home and knowing where to start can be overwhelming for most people. By seeking help and advice from an expert, someone who enjoys this type of work, objective opinions, as well as an extra pair of hands really help to create your ideal living environment." The space around the front door: One of the major areas affecting your love life is the space around your front door. In Feng Shui, the main door is called the “Mouth of Chi”, as it strongly influences the flow of Chi into your house. If the front door is filled with clutter or used very rarely, then it blocks the Chi from flowing freely. So, you need to make sure that your front door opens fully and no clutter is stored behind it, preventing this from happening. Your main hall, the room that you enter into from the front door, is the place where you link with the external world, so it should always be neat and welcoming. Also, check that the main hall in which the front door opens is not filled with unnecessary objects. “First impressions are so important! The front door is the gateway into your home and is the first impression visitors get of your life, so you want it to be clutter free, organised and welcoming. It's also the first area people see when they return home, so keeping it as tidy as possible can set the mood for the rest of the day,” says Jane. If the front door is kept free from waste and clutter, then you will find that chances to share special times with your family and friends as well as opportunities to meet new people will come your way. This is because the front door is related to opportunities. Start using the front door frequently and you will find the magic of flowing energy working for you. Even if you are not trying to meet anyone new, the front door can have significant influence over your life. Boredom may creep in if you do not remove the clutter from this area, as can frustration and lethargy. A romance hungry relationship can be gratified with by opening the front door fully and welcoming new energy. Moreover, a happy mum means happy children. So what’s wrong with a bit of romance or time with special friends? 53 woman this month | February 2012 |
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