Greetings!

I’ve seen some pretty interesting Feng Shui “cures” over the years. Everything from a bowl of rice sitting on the back of a toilet… to mirrors placed in the most unexpected places… to objects tucked into corners that no one can quite explain. And usually when I ask about them, the answer is something like, “I saw it online…” or “I read somewhere that this was good Feng Shui.”

Now, there’s often a reason behind these suggestions and intention does really matter.

But, I believe we are meant to live in our homes… not live around a collection of confusing or bizarre “fixes.” Good Feng Shui should feel natural. It should feel like you and flow easily with life and not make it more complicated. And it’s also important to remember…many of these Feng Shui principles were developed thousands of years ago. Homes looked very different then. So there are times when we need to bend a rule… or even break it entirely… to make it work for our homes and our lives.

I remember working with a client who had been told that she should paint her bathroom kelly green to “fix” the energy. It didn't compliment the style of her home and she didn't even like it. Plus that shade of green was a bit too vibrant! :) We selected a new beautiful sage green that would soften the space and she also LOVED, and we made a few other simple changes that actually made the space feel calm and clean and a room she wanted to be in.

And that’s really the goal. Not to follow rules blindly, but to create a home that feels supportive, clear, and aligned with how you and your family actually want to live.

I'd love to know some bizarre or really out-there "fixes" or "cures" that you've encountered. Respond to this email and let me know or, better yet, pop over to my podcast Instagram profile and share. You can find me @fengshuilivingpodcast.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Warmly, Lisa Morton