The phrases “good energy” and “bad energy” were once considered the exclusive lingo of “new age” enthusiasts.
This is a guest post by Tisha Morris for Powered by Intuition.
Now I hear these phrases used by mainstream media, at the mall, and, well, even by my mom. Now we often refer to energy as “high” or “low,” which is scientifically more accurate.
For example, you may refer to a place as being high energy, such as Sedona or even your local holistic grocery. We often refer to certain thoughts as being high energy, such as love and gratitude.
Simply put, the higher our personal vibration is, the better we feel… physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is the dense, or slow, energies that make us feel bad emotionally and physically.
Dense energy can show up in our body in the form of disease or in our emotional system in the form of depression, anxiety, etc. Negative thoughts, repressed emotions, and stagnation are all examples of dense, heavy, or slow energies.
We each have our own personal vibration, or rate of frequency, and attract like frequencies to us. Our personal vibration can vary depending on the people we are around, foods or anything else we take in, current thoughts and feelings, and even the city we live in.
Another major factor that that dramatically impacts our personal vibration is our home.
Our home is the place we should find the most comfort from the rest of the world. It should be your high energy refuge – the place to recharge your batteries. Unfortunately, however, for many of us it is an energy drainer. In fact, in Dr. Wayne Dyer’s The Power of Intention, he says that we can all “deliberately raise our energy level” by “being cognizant of your immediate environment,” which includes becoming “aware of the energy levels in your home environment.”
Here are some suggestions on how to raise your personal energy by raising the vibration of your home:
- Clear Clutter. This is the first and most important way to raise the energy in your home. Why? Clutter is stagnation and stagnation is dense, slow energy. Remove any items that you no longer use, want, or love. This will immediately raise your vibration and make you feel better. 100% guaranteed!
- Remove or Add Artwork. The images on your walls are energy. Take an objective look at the pictures on your wall. Make sure that when you look at each picture, it makes you feel good. Does it evoke good or bad memories, positive or negative meanings. This also applies to photographs around your home. Are they energy enhancers or drainers?
- Furniture Arrangement. Is there a natural flow in your home, or do you find yourself bumping into furniture going from one room to another? Energy should be able to meander through your home to avoid stagnation. Oftentimes, we have too many pieces (or too big) of furniture for a space. This can clog up a space and even result in a constriction of our breathing. See if there is a better arrangement of furniture, or if there are any pieces that are unnecessary. If unsure, consult a feng shui practitioner.
- TV and electronic equipment. Having the TV “on” can dramatically reduce the vibration of a space. Be conscious of when and what you watch on TV. Notice how you feel when the TV is on versus when it is off. TVs and electronics can also affect the frequency of a space even when they are “off.” Fortunately, electronics are becoming more efficient in the amount of electromagnetic energy they emit, but nevertheless can negatively impact the frequency of a space.
- Colors. Just as you learned in 9th grade science, colors have a frequency… remember ROYGBIV? Colors in a space dramatically affect how you feel. There are hundreds of color therapy and design books written on this topic to consult. Otherwise, notice in your home if there is a room that doesn’t feel good to you. Hint: the room you never go into. A new coat of paint can do wonders!
- Create a Sacred Space. While your entire home should feel like a sacred space, it is important to designate a space, whether it is a corner or an entire room, as your sacred space or personal sanctuary. This space can be used for meditation, reading, praying, yoga, or any other activity that inspires you. This is the space that you go to when you really want to recharge your batteries and raise your vibration. Refer to my book – Feng Shui Your Life – for specifics on how to set up your sacred space.
- Clean and Clear Your Home. It is important to periodically clean your home. This may sound obvious, but it all too often gets overlooked. Cleaning your home of dirt, dust, and cobwebs will make your home feel so much better thereby raising your personal vibration.
Equally important is to energetically clear your home. The energy in your home carries its own rate of vibration which can be lowered or raised depending on the circumstances in your home, such as those listed here. By energetically clearing your home, you break up the dense, stagnant energies that are lurking around which raises your home’s frequency. And as your home’s energy is raised so will yours!
There are a number of ways to clear your home, such as sage smudging, smudge spray, bells and other sounds, and intention.
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I love the uplifting feeling of clearing out and giving away the clutter! I was just taking a break from my weekly “massive” cleanup when I read this
There is much to be gained from keeping our home space light and bright, clean and cleared up – a place for everything and everything in its place (well as much as you can with kids and pets, but they add their own brightness to the environment).
Hi Julie,
Yes, it is so nice when things feel light and cheery at home. I am aware of homes with the complete opposite vibe and I “feel” the difference whenever I’m there.
Thank you Tisha and Angela for this remarkable post! You are so right about high and dense energy. I noticed this when I was in a polluted area and the air was such a challenge to breathe, verses going out in locations like Arizona, and you literally feel HIGH with the energy. We are all energy…so it is soooo important to compliment that in our daily lives in our own personal space as well.
Hi Tisha,
Exactly. When I go into the city, as much as I love the energy there, I am aware of the pollution and it bothers me.
I love going to upstate NY for that reason. The air feels so clean and the mountains are so beautiful and green I feel really good when I’m there.
In reference to the images. I guess this is why people build vision boards for there lives. It build positive expectation, cultivates high levels of positive vibrations and makes one feel good. Great combination for success. Loved the post Tisha and thanks to Angela. ( Great host)
Hi Jonathan,
How are you?
Yes, vision boards are powerful tools to crystallize and focus your intentions on what you want in your life.
It totally makes sense that you say, “It builds positive expectations, cultivates high levels of positive vibrations and makes one feel good.” That exactly what happens when I look at my vision board!
Hi Tisha, Hi Angela!
This is very interesting! A good friend of mine, a Feng shui expert, will periodically re-arrange “spaces” in her home when the feeling hits her and she will KNOW that thing are about to shift in her life because of it. Clutter -clearing is a big one.
I love what Jonathan says about the vision board too!
Do you think the lack of clutter is why you feel so good when you go on vacation with the things that matter most to you in a small suitcase?
Thanks for this great post!
Lori
Hi Lori,
Very interesting. So, your friend has “precognitive-feng shui” then? LOL. She knows things will be shifting in her life when she has the uncontrollable urge to rearrange the furniture. I love that~!
I think you’re right about going on vacation too. We leave all our clutter behind and having only one suitcase full of stuff simplifies our life and lessons our stress.
Tisha,
Great post! I read several books on Feng Sui a few years ago but sometimes I can just feel it as we move furniture, have a garage sale or just clean out the bathroom. I’ll go visit your website!!
Angela,
As you know… Sedona is one of my favorite places. There is no question you feel the energy there!
Hi Betsy,
I know what you mean about cleaning out rooms. I always felt so good after cleaning out closets and getting rid of things. There was an invisible weight that was lifted off of me when I did that.
Yes, definitely Sedona has a special energy!
This is so true. There are just some places that offer inspiration and can help raise our energy level. I’m working to get together a meditation room at my home to have a more sacred space that can offer respite and spiritual growth. I think we underestimate the impact of our environment so thanks for the insight.
Hi Joe,
Yes, it does make sense doesn’t it? I feel inspired by nature.
It’s great to have a room to devote to meditation. I’m sure the vibes in there are going to be very peaceful and calm.
My sister studied feng shui and it rubbed off on me. She made an adjustment to my wealth corner when I lived in NYC. Within a week, I received a very unexpected check for $1,500 in the mail. At the time, I didn’t attribute it to feng shui. I had a hard time believing that my apartment had a wealth corner and by activating it, money would come my way. I am a total believer now, but I was a skeptic for a while.
Your suggestions of clearing clutter and making sure the artwork and items that you have in your home are positive are very important. I don’t think people realize how much energy objects (furniture, clothing, etc.) carry and the feelings we have associated with them, positive or negative.
Hi Wendy,
Wow, that’s fantastic. I do think that you can stoke up your wealth by doing the right things in your wealth corner.
I also think it’s attributed to your intention as well. I believe by putting your attention on your wealth and perhaps, increasing your expectations you as a person send out different vibes which activates wealth “reception.” Of course, I’m not the Feng Shui expert here – that’s my take on it.
I’ve been a longtime fan of using bells to clean the energy & sage smudge sticks. It’s great to read these wonderful words of advice. I’ve found it to work really well – even if I sometimes it needs a few times to really clear the energy.
My lovely G doesn’t quite appreciate the smudge sticks, he thinks it smells like the commonly smoked drug. Little challenge smudging as often as I’d like
great guest post to have here Angela!
Hi Aileen,
I’m so sorry I missed your comment. Smudging has great power. Did you know that in Greek Orthodox religion the priest walks around the church during the mass spreading the smoke from burning incense throughout the church? He also comes to your house at new years and does this in every room of your house. It clears the stale energy and any lingering negativity too.
What a great post! Showed me why my former apartment where I lived for six years, was actually an energy drainer vs. other places where I was far more creative. Thanks for all the great tips. Will keep them in mind for my next home.
Hi Penelope,
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. Tisha is a great expert in Feng Shui and everyone always enjoys her guest posts here on PbI. I’m glad you figured out what was going on in your former apartment!