Feng Shui Tip: Find The Silver Lining

Every cloud has one. It’s our job to be open and receptive when it comes and many times that is not an easy task. That silver lining is our window of opportunity to transform a challenging situation around and if we miss it, we have missed a chance to change and grow. Another opportunity will come, yet why wait?

The most common of stories is with love. When a relationship ends it hurts because we have developed an energy cord of attachment to that person, along with an abundance of memories . As you let go (and that term can be defined on various levels), that process also gives you more time to focus on YOU, things perhaps you didn’t have time to do that you can now get involved with, an opportunity to meet and surround yourself with new people, places, things and ideas.

Find that silver lining and USE it.

Setting Intentions To Build Your Today and Tomorrow

Intentions are a vital part to living the feng shui lifestyle. Why? Because your thoughts, spoken words and habits contribute to your over all life experiences. Besides the obvious financial and knowledge exchange between a client and their consultant, there is also an energy exchange that takes place.  

To honor that particular energy, its common for feng shui consultants to ask their clients to write out intentions. These are not necessarily "wish lists." Think of intention writing as an opportunity for your spirit to fine tune what it attracts during this life time. Perhaps it could be experiencing love or running a successful business, raising a child, to live healthy, to embrace change or learn to forgive, to have fun or travel beyond your comfort zone and be adventurous, etc.

Essentially, the more detailed you when setting your intentions, the better "Universe" can support you.  

Origami with three intentions written inside placed by a feng shui inspired altar. Intentions could be written on a flat piece of paper or creatively constructed.

Intention Writing Exercise: 

• Take a piece of paper and write down at least 3-9 intentions. Use positive language. i.e. "I am open and receptive to receiving a partner who is emotionally available, playful, grounded, etc" 
• Place your written intentions inside a red envelope (This symbolizes honor and protection). If you cannot, then use red paper or at least red ink when writing. 
• Place the unsealed red envelope in an area of your home that you feel is sacred (some may have an altar) or a feel good area within your home where you spend a lot of time.  
• Honor your intentions by taking action to nurture them. 

i.e. If you seek to learn a new language, research classes and enroll or connect with people who can help you. If you envision yourself being healthy, become more mindful with the food choices you make. 

You can see this exercise is very practical and offers common sense suggestions. Yet, by setting intentions each year, and as need be refreshing them every 3-6 months, this could become a great reminder helping you to maintain your focus on what is important.

“Where attention goes, energy flows.”