Chinese New Year had recently just passed, and together we welcome the Year of the Water Dragon. Yes, it’s that time of the year again when people go to Chinatown. Temples are visited, “tikoys” are bought, and Feng Shui experts are consulted. But wait. Do people really understand the principles and purposes of Feng Shui? Let us first understand what exactly Feng Shui is and how it impacts our lives.
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art and science of positioning objects such as furniture, plants, etc. It is a practice based on the Chinese belief of yin and yang. Feng Shui helps people balance the energy or flow of chi in a particular space. It also has positive and negative effects. The etymology of “Feng Shui” came from China. The Chinese word “Feng” means wind; “Shui” means water. Wind and water are associated with good health in Chinese culture. It’s been said that good feng shui brings luck and prosperity, while bad feng shui brings misfortune.
Whether you’re about to take a short nap or a full night’s sleep, you have to know that a bedroom needs good feng shui in order to maximize the comfort and pleasure you deserve. A bedroom setup has to be planned sensibly in such a way that it will serve as a place where you could recharge your energy for tomorrow and the many more days to come. And I’m sure everyone wants to feel safe and sound when they’re within the four falls of their own bedroom. Mind you, that of all the furniture found in this section of your home, the bed is always the most important piece you’ll ever find. Your bed, when in perfect condition, should provide a linkage to our personal energy that furthermore connects deeply to our mind, body and soul.