Feng Shui While Working From Home!

Though you may have had many home exterior ideas in your mind, you may have to put those on hold until the lockdown period ends and the situation gets better. Work from home (WFH) is the new normal now. Worry not! Put your energies and efforts on setting up a beautiful home interior where you can work from home productively from now on. Start scrolling below to know our top 3 Feng Shui tips.

Tip #1 Kick-start your day with gratitude

Starting your day with everything you are grateful for in life is a great idea as it brings prosperity and works as a positive energy boost. In fact, there has never been a good time than now to write positive affirmations in a gratitude journal. No matter how small or big a joy, develop the habit of appreciating what life has to offer and manifest your positive thoughts into reality!

Tip # 2 Figure out your goals for WFH and ace them

Decide what you need in order to accomplish your goals – laptop, pen, notepad, desk, chair, pillow and adequate lighting. Set up your home workstation accordingly. Set your “office” hours and post them where you can easily see them. Setting a schedule will help you feel in control and in charge of your life.

Tip #3 De-clutter the area where you will be working

In Feng Shui, clutter equals stuck energy. This is exactly the opposite of what you need - that is positive and flowing energy moving in and around you while working. Put all the unnecessary stuff in a basket or holder to clear off your working space.

Being flexible with work, rest and play now will help you achieve balance in your life for the coming months. These were some Feng Shui tips to work from home in the most focussed, creative and productive way possible! Hope you find this useful.

All the best! 

Reiki Tips to Handle Depression during Isolation

If you are one of the many individuals out there suffering from depression or negative feelings owing to isolation during the pandemic, you don’t have to live with it. You can make use of Reiki and get yourself back on track and gain self control.

To those who are fairly new to the concept of Reiki, let us quickly take you through how it can help. Reiki provides 5 basic principles to remove negativity, anger, worry and unfounded fears. Reiki encourages healthy living which in turn balances the body and balances the soul. It places you back in touch with your divine spark, your purpose and your true being. It shows you what your depression has been trying to show you all along. It connects you with other people who are loving, caring and understanding. It pulls away from that black blanket of depression and through its practices and teaching gives you new insight into a world of unthinkable possibilities. Now that you are better aware of the power of Reiki, let’s get started.

Two Reiki symbols are used in this exercise, Cho Ku Rei, and Sei He Ki.Cho Ku Rei is a symbol that is intended to increase or expand energy while Sei He Ki symbol is mainly used for maintaining balance and harmony.

Please make sure that you know how they are drawn before you begin the exercise. If you start crying during this exercise, don’t try to hold back. Allow yourself to cry because this is a great form of healing.

Find yourself a quiet space and make sure that you will not be disturbed for at least 20 - 30 minutes. Start by breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly. Begin breathing in deeply through your nose, right into your belly and holding for a second, then breathing out through your mouth as hard as you can, as though you were breathing out every unpleasant experience that you had ever had. Repeat this several times or until you have no more need to. You will know when it feels right to stop and breathe normally again.

Now if you have drawn the symbols on a piece of paper, take up the piece of paper and lightly trace over Cho Ku Re and then Sei He Ki and then Cho Ku Rei again.

Speak the following line outloud “I am surrounded by Divine golden light, I am protected, healed and I have divine insight.”

Repeat this three times and then once you are finished, close your eyes and feel the experience, allow it to rest in you until you feel ready to stand and continue with your day.

Practise this exercise to reap the benefits of Reiki at the home. And always keep in mind thattough times don’t last, tough people do.

Vaastu Tips for Positivity amidst COVID-19

Home Appliances

For home decor according to Vaastu, let us start with home equipment. Equipment meant for heating should always be placed in the southeast of the room. Fridges should be kept in the northwest portion of the room while the TV can go anywhere but the northeast part of the room.

Study Table

A study table should be placed in the southwest of the room with the person facing north or east while studying for better concentration.

Dining Table

If placed in the kitchen, the dining table should be kept in the northwest section and be kept in such a way that the owner or the eldest person sitting will face the north or east and the guest face south or west while eating.

Bed

The bedroom is a place for rest and relaxation, and hence the placement of the bed according to Vaastu is significant. It should be kept towards the southwest part of the room but not in the southwest corner. When sleeping, one should take care to place their head towards the south for good sleep and well-being.

Mirror

Mirror should be installed on the north and east walls. It should not be placed in study rooms or opposite to beds in the bedroom.

Sofa set

Furniture such as sofa and chairs should be kept in the south and west of the living room. The chair on which the owner or the eldest person of the house sits should be placed facing the south or west direction.

Shoe Rack

Shoe rack should be placed in the southwest portion of the hall but never in the bedroom. Also, avoid placing footwear in the southeast, north or east of the house.

House Plants

Vaastu states that cactus or related flora, bonsai trees and plants with red flowers should not be kept inside the house. The northeast corner of the house should be devoid of plants and pots should not be placed along the north and east walls.

Follow these Vaastu principles for a positive home atmosphere!