Does your Kitchen Have Good Feng Shui?

Entry #224, July 25, 2010

Do you believe in Feng Shui? It is “An ancient Chinese system of designing buildings and space arrangement according to special rules about the flow of energy, aimed at achieving harmony with the environment.”.. Wiktionary definition.

Do you ever wonder if you have good feng shui practices in your kitchen?  I found this interesting article and video on determining if your kitchen has them.  You never know, with these few simple tips, you might notice a whole different experience in your kitchen.. it just might flow into other areas of your home!  Just a tip.. did you know your kitchen is a symbol of wealth? .. HA! You better keep reading!

This About.com article simplifies the basics of good feng shui practices in your kitchen.

For good feng shui, it is best not to have your kitchen close to the main door or to the back door, where the energy can easily escape.
The food you eat gives you energy. For this energy to be of high and healing quality, the food needs to be prepared in a harmonious and well-organized kitchen with a balanced flow of Chi,or feng shui energy.

As we constantly exchange energy with our surroundings, a good feng shui kitchen leads to a good spirited chef, which, in turn, leads to good energy meals for a happy family!

• The kitchen should have several levels of proper lighting, be airy and spacious, clean, bright and welcoming.
• For good feng shui, keep the kitchen simple and do not overload it with gadgets.
• Keep the clutter at bay.
• Fresh flowers bring beautiful uplifting energy to your kitchen. Place a bowl with fruits, a vase of flowers, or a living plant on your kitchen table, windowsill, or wherever the layout of your kitchen allows.
• Choose colors that blend well and feel good together. Feng Shui-wise, color yellow is a good choice for the kitchen, as it is good for your digestion. You can choose this color as light as “butter yellow” or as vibrant as “squash yellow.”

Here’s a You Tube video on improving your kitchen’s feng shui.

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