Natural Awakenings publisher Sharon Bruckman says she loves the colors Feng Shui consultant Linda Mundt selected for her home and the changes they have created in her life.


The Power of Color in Feng Shui


Balancing Energy and Manifesting Dreams by Linda Mundt


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Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique. Be what you feel. ~Melissa Etheridge


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eng shui is an ancient science and practice that originated in China thousands of years ago. Also found in other cultures by other names, feng shui involves “decoding” a space based on common sense and basic human needs for the purpose of creating bal- ance and harmony with its nature and our own. By bringing balance to a space, feng shui creates both calming and energizing sensations to those who enter it, which allows them to better envision and manifest their dreams. Color is one of the most fascinating feng shui tools. Children are drawn to colorful clothing, colorful rooms and colorful toys. They have no filters directing them to like red versus green


or to match colors. They just devour what they love, and they love most of it. Adults, on the other hand, have been indoctrinated with rules about color. However, the physical body still senses the power of color. The calming blue of the sky or the sea cues relaxation. The green of vegetation inspires the energy of growth and the fiery reds call forth passion and a drive to live fully. One part of a feng shui consulta- tion is choosing colors, but it is never the first part. Function, form and then color: that’s the sequence. Who cares what color your room is if you don’t have a place to share stories from the day, cuddle, help the children with their homework, have family gather-


The calming blue of the sky or the sea cues relaxation. swfl.naturalawakeningsmag.com


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