The idea of Yin and Yang is one of the main theories of Feng Shui. Chi is the energy that connects us with our environment, and it is everywhere. This energy is constantly in a state of flux or change. No change means stagnation. Chi can be in the form of matter or energy, or it can be a combination of both. Blocked Chi in your body creates imbalance that makes you feel less than optimal. An imbalance of Chi in your environment may cause a disturbance in your relationships with people, life or luck.

Feng Shui is the way to understand the movement of Chi energy. Everything in the universe consists of opposite; but deeply connected and interactive forces of known as Yin and Yang. Yin (feminine) and Yang (masculine) are the way of earth (Yin) and heaven (Yang). Balance exists when there is harmony between Yin and Yang. One force cannot exist without the other. As each force acts on the other movement is initiated, creating Chi. Life is a perpetual motion machine. We need to balance the Yin and Yang in our lives and in each room of our home to allow for the perpetual motion of life energy in Chi.

Yin (feminine) energy is represented by the color black (passive energy) and is the Feng Shui energy of silence, deep darkness, slow and relaxed movements. Yin energy is the predominant energy at night when you go to sleep or when you need to relax and replenish your energies. If a room is painted with dark colors, has little sunlight and feels cold, it is considered to have too much Yin energy or stagnant Chi. Too much time spent in this room can create depression or illness.

Yang (masculine) energy is represented by the color white (active energy) and is the Feng Shui energy that is characterized by strong, vibrant sounds and colors, bright lights, upward moving energy, etc. You experience Yang energy almost constantly during exercise, at a party, or listening to active music. A room that is painted with light colors, is very bright and feels warm is considered to have too much Yang energy. Too much time spent in this room can create a drain of physical energy and cause illness.

We want a balance of energy in our daily lives and in our homes; so we may need to write ourselves friendly reminders to practice following Feng Shui ideas to bring balance and harmony into our lives and homes by creating positive Chi.

In Feng Shui, clutter represents things left undone, unresolved or put off and being unable to move forward. Clutter is an obstruction to the flow of Chi and symbolizes stagnant energy; being stuck. A basic principle of Feng Shui is that nothing new will flow into your life until you have made room for it. To make room what you desire in your life, clear out the clutter that is in the way. Stuck energy can make you feel tired, confused, angry and depressed. Removing the obstacles disrupting Chi will restore the positive flow of energy to bring harmony and balance to your life.

If you are having difficulty deciding what to remove as clutter and what to hold onto, look around your home to see what appears congested, disorganized or crowded, and ask yourself these questions.

Am I using it now?
Do I need it, and can I provide a good reason why?
Do I keep it where I can find it when I need it?
Does it need repair, and will I repair it now?
Is it an incomplete project, and will I complete it now?
Do I have something else I use that makes it redundant?
Does it improve my life?
Does it lift my mood and energy?
Does it reflect who I am or want to be?
Does it evoke positive thoughts, emotions or memories?
Is it worth the cost of storage or moving?
Do I really love it?

If your answer to these questions is in the negative, consider releasing your attachments to your clutter.

Remember this old advice for letting go of excess:

Use it up.
Wear it out.
Make it do
Or do without.

Remember that cluttered space creates a cluttered mind. Clear your space to clear your mind. Open the space for what you desire to attract into your life and create the opportunity for the energy of it to flow into your home and your life. Create a clean, open space for energies to flow through. Space creates a smooth rapid flow of Chi. If you can walk through the open areas around your furniture and smoothly navigate your hands around the objects on your tables, counters and shelves, then so can Chi.

Your home should have adequate space for Chi to flow rapidly; but not so expansive of a space that Chi flows too quickly. Place your furniture carefully to avoid having the Chi flow directly from one open door out the other door or large window on the other side of the room. Allow Chi to flow like a babbling brook gently caressing the stones in the water. Your home is your sacred space. Honor the sacredness of your home by seeing it through your spiritual eyes and being observant of the flow of air currents and energy currents, and the placement of the stones (objects) in the stream of flow.

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