“Go west young man and grow with the country.” Since time began, humanity has had a fascination with the West. Moving west is still associated with folks yearning to mold a lifestyle of autonomy, connection to the land, and success on one’s own terms. Whether you’re speaking of the Gold Rush or the migration to the rolling hills and vistas west of Austin, the allure is still there! “West Bound” – just saying it causes a twinge of adventure and excitement. Having just moved to Wimberley, I know what that’s like. If you’ve made the decision to “do it,” you’ve made a decision to take conscious control of your life, creating one that’s just right for you, your family and perhaps your business.
Odd as it may seem, an ancient Eastern philosophy can help you do just that. Feng Shui, around for more than 5000 years, literally translated means “wind” and “water” - referring both literally and figuratively to the elements around us and the science of integrating and managing them to create our best life. This concept - rediscovered in Aristotle’s time, again by the Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung and more recently, architect Clair Marcus (House as a Mirror of Self) – has enjoyed a revival because we hunger for ways to reduce stress, make our homes a cocoon of comfort and restoration and create successful and authentic lives. Thousands of years of experience affirm “that home is a reflection of everything we are and all we hope to become.”
Feng Shui incorporates the science of ergonomics, the psychology of light, color, sound, texture and intention, to help us craft and manifest environments which exquisitely match our personalities, dreams, approaches to living, challenges and abilities. Re-arrange your bedroom to transform insomnia into restful sleep; accelerate school and job performance through proper desk placement! Did you know that sitting with your back exposed (an old gun-slinger “no-no”), causes fatigue and reduces productivity, creativity and concentration? Placing your desk in the “power position” improves not only your outlook, but your performance! Discover for yourself the tools to create an environment that is embracing in its comfort, functionality and psychological fit.
Feng Shui: Borrowing From the East When You Decide to Go West
