Quite tired of the Strum und Drang of financial scandals, last night I went to the symphony and sometime this week I promise to tell you of the exquisite sounds. However something occurred to me as I watched the conductor – he was responsible for directing the harmonious evening, but each musician contributed his or her sounds and melody as well.
And I began thinking about feng shui, a concept of decorating that creates movement and harmony, much like a symphony. I do confess to having a decorating mania – I love arranging and rearranging so much that I remember once when we were going to a wedding my Ex shouted up to one of my sons, “Hey, could you hurry up with that shower. We need to leave for the wedding in an hour and your mother needs to move the bathroom.”
My goal is always clarity and simplicity. What has this to do with love?
In a calm home, a peaceful atmosphere, it is easier to achieve serenity and a meeting of the minds than in a home filled with clutter.
And so today I was quite pleased to find this piece from the Feng Shui Society by Paul Darby, The Feng Shui Doctor.
Love, passion, romance, and marriage:
‘I want love, passion, romance, and marriage…the whole damn thing!’ Humphrey Bogart–Hollywood Movie Star.
So, you’ve gone and named the day–but how can you ensure that the zing, he passion, the life stays in your now loving relationship. Don’t be a Jack and era, be a tiger and stallion!
In feng shui, the southern location–where the sun is at midday, symbolises a great social life and positive strong energy—lasting passion and enthusiasm!
The southern sector in feng shui fires up the passionate energies of tenderness, romance—puts the spark back, keeps the flame alive.
The south is symbolised by fire element, so, spice it up with bright lights, reds, yellows, purples–fiery colours.
Use candles, cushions, rugs in those colours, add red galloping horses pictures/ornaments and nine peacock feathers in a bright red vase–for good luck and lasting success!
In the southwest of your home, the romance and relationships sector–your ‘ cuddly lu..u..u..r.rve corner’, especially the southwest of a bedroom; display pairs of rose quartz crystals, as well as a lovers’ statue-such as Rodin’s ‘The Kiss’, or something even more raunchy! www.fengshuidoctor.co.uk
So read on, and love on, but do keep this thought in mind. In a place of quiet beauty, and harmony, you will drink in the atmosphere.
Hopefully you can create a home free of “snipping and sniping.” But should the angers rear their ugly little heads, remember this whether you are right or wrong, it doesn’t matter who says, “I’m sorry” — just say it, and get on with the business of loving.
Copyright 2009 Rita Watson