Feng Shui for the Bedroom

My husband and I moved recently. In our new home I made a few key changes to our sleeping habits that have been amazing! Mainly, the removal of all things related to the outside world.

In our old home, I tended to work in bed.  I think this lead to my mind racing until I passed out every night with things I needed to do... Creating a better sleep environment for myself, was key to making over the more relaxed and focused me.  Overall, I wanted to slip into a more laid back and relaxing lifestyle.  I wanted to create a stress free home that opened itself up to meditation, work, and yoga.

Our bedroom has a cottage style, shabby chic decor (one that I have favored over the years, and has moved with me in all three of the homes that my husband and I have shared). With this last move we no longer have a television.  I limited the photos.  With a rule of no photos of anyone besides my husband and myself, and even then I only have one of us.

I also enjoy artwork with no people, in the bedroom. For me, the artwork is mostly flowers (I find them soothing).  I also have a painting that I can escape into hung over my bed.  I decorated the room with keepsakes form our travels, all of which remind me of happy times.

I hope that some of the things I have suggested allow you to create a more relaxing bedroom, no matter where you live!  Btw, the picture is not my own bedroom...but how ideal!  All about the visualization!

Dream, Love, Believe... ~JYN

P.S. (August 2012)  This post is from 2010, and reading over it, I am happy to see how much I have grown in my Feng Shui knowledge.  As I continue to research the ancient art of Feng Shui, I have been able to improve my home environment.  For me, white furniture in the bedroom brings a feeling of peace.  Yet, I have since learned that it is bad Feng Shui to have a mirror reflecting the bed (as seen in the picture above).  Confirmed, after just finishing a recent episode to the Blog Talk Radio show Psychic Teachers on Feng Shui. In that episode Samantha Fey stated that she has heard conflicting things on mirrors in the bedroom.  As such, she avoids them in this space all together. For me it felt right when she stated this. Therefore, I would say it is best to avoid mirrors in this space. 

It feels good to clear spaces of clutter.  Donate, purge, and throw away constantly!  It will keep the energy in your life flowing!  And you can never sage a space too much!  If you don't use it, loose it...

Lady Bugs

The first time that I was drawn to the Lady Bug was in Prague. My husband and I were in the city, I was in a gift shop. I saw a Lady Bug crystal figurine, was drawn to it and purchased. Since then, the Lady Bug has been a fixture on the sink in my house.

We recently moved. We settled into our new home a week before Christmas. Our first night with our new home, in the empty house, we noticed Lady Bugs on the windowsill in the living room. Since we moved in, Lady Bugs have been spotted by my husband and myself on a regular basis. So, I decided to look into the symbolism behind the insect that I have always been happy to see when it has popped into my life.

I found the following blurb on this fascinating insect:

The ladybug is a member of the beetle family. They are found in nearly all climates and latitudes. They are hemispheric in shape, have short legs and are usually bright colored with black, yellow or reddish markings. Most reproduce sexually and females lay eggs. Their life cycle requires about four weeks, so several generations are produced each summer. This ties the ladybug to the energies of renewal and regeneration. Those with this totem are usually family oriented with strong morals and social values.The name lady bug originated in the middle ages when this beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called the "beetle of our lady." This links the ladybug to spiritual idealism and religious devotion. Past lives associated with religion or the church are common for those with this medicine and some form of daily meditation or prayer are recommended.This tiny little beetle packs a powerful message. Because the life cycle of the adult ladybug is short it teaches us how to release our worry and enjoy our life to the fullest. When it appears in our life it is telling us to "let go and let God."An adult ladybug can consume several thousand aphids and other scale insects within a few months. Since these can be harmful to crop production farmers and growers have long considered the ladybug a good omen. Because of its diet the ladybug often has parasites and those with this medicine need to take care of their digestive system.The ladybug is one of the few beetles that are well liked by humans. Unlike other beetles, the ladybug stirs a feeling of joy within us. Its small size denotes a delicate and loving nature. It emanates the energy of harmlessness and can show us how to stop harming ourselves.The shell on its back serves to protect it from predators. Its wings fold against the body protecting its soft underside. Ladybugs have keen instincts and feel vibrations through their legs. This enables them to sense the energy of whatever they touch and is another form of protection. In spite of its size it appears to be fearless. A messenger of promise, the ladybug reconnects us with the joy of living. Fear does not live within joy. The need to release our fears and return to love is one of the messages it carries.  Ladybug teaches us how to restore our faith and trust in great spirit. It initiates change where it is needed the most. When ladybug appears it is asking us to get out of our own way and allow great spirit to enter.

Retrieved on January 17, 2010

From: http://www.sayahda.com/cyc.html

Angels

I have been drawn to Angels recently!! Going to start writing about them in my blog. Do u believe in Angels? If so, ask for a feather a see what happens (and be patient, sometimes it takes a little bit)! In fact ask even if you don't believe, because you may be surprised :)

Dream, Love, Believe... ~JYN