by Nancy Wesson
Re-claimed and updated from Divorce360, January 2008
What exactly is Feng Shui and how can it help me in dealing with my Divorce?
So often during this transition we find ourselves simply responding to the events surrounding us, causing us to stay focused on what we don’t want, instead of the kind of life we do want. To develop a life we love, it’s not enough to know what we are moving away from, we must know what we are moving toward.
Choose Your Destination
Research in Quantum Physics has shown that our thoughts and emotions influence events, because we are in constant communication with others at the energetic level. We also know that getting clear about our intentions is a powerful tool in co-creating the life and relationships we choose. Notice, I used the word choose here and this is where Feng Shui comes in.
The ancient practice of Feng Shui combines the sciences of ergonomics, psychology, spiritulity and Quantum Physics—making it equally suited for modern life. It asks that we first determine what we choose for ourselves in each of the nine Life Domains:
- Career
- Spirituality
- Family
- Finances
- Reputation
- Intimate Relationships
- Children
- Mentors (Helpful People)
- Health
With those choices in mind, we can then create the physical environment that supports them.
Drawing the Map
While environmental adjustments are an important part of this practice, the initial step of consciously stating our intentions is extraordinarily effective and accomplishes several powerful goals:
- It defines the destination and provides a focal point.
- It shifts the emotional energy from negative to pro-active.
- Positive thoughts literally shift brain chemistry and make us feel better.
This new vision of what we want life to be acts like a road map to help us navigate the transitions to come. It shines a beacon of light on our destination and helps us reach it with grace and commitment.
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