Feng Shui Tips: Sleep and flowers; The Power of Pearls
Bring it Home
The best sleep is when you feel as though you have left your body. This is the kind of sleep you often experience when you are on vacation in the mountains, by the sea, or in the country. Ideally, that is how we are meant to sleep all the time. Many hotels and resorts will have freshly cut flowers placed in your room. This is something that you can bring home, awakening your senses with memories of your restful time away. A Feng Shui rule for good sleep and good energy is to take notice when the flowers begin to wilt, because they must be thrown out immediately. Dying flowers or plants bring in a negative energy, so be vigilant in caring for your flowers. Keepsakes from your trip that have wonderful memories attached to them can be displayed in your bedroom. Close your eyes to visit your happy memories, inhale deeply, and smile as you feel all your tension drift away and your eyelids get heavy with sleep.
A Result of Irritants
Pearls have been a powerful symbol throughout history and their allure is timeless. Historically, they have adorned the crowns of kings and queens. Besides their beauty, they are held in high esteem for their healing properties. Pearls have been known to promote serenity, purity, love, and clarity, emotionally mentally, and spiritually. The precious pearl forms organically within shells like oysters and mussels deep in the ocean. Its formation begins with an irritant such as a grain of sand, which the organism protects itself from by secreting nacre around it. Layer by layer nacre surrounds the irritant until the beautiful pearl is born. Representing infinite beauty, pearls are truly a gemstone like no other. It is the June birthstone, and holds a special place in history, culture, and jewelry design. The power of pearls lies within the individual who wears them. Since it is a porous material, it absorbs the energy of the wearer and carries this energy- it could be strength, kindness, curiosity, love or even sadness. Embrace the infinite beauty of pearls and find inspiration in the stories these magnificent gems carry.
Debra Duneier is the Founder and President of EcoChi, LLC, a Feng Shui Master Practitioner, an accredited LEED® Green Associate and Certified Eco-Designer. Debra is the creator of the EcoChi® system of design and the award winning author of EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience, released September, 17th 2011. Her training, background and perspective have made her a resource on topics including: Feng Shui, Green Design and Sustainability and Wellness, for media outlets including Martha Stewart Radio, Brokers Weekly, Social Life Magazine, Barons.com, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, Sierra Club, The Huffington Post and the Associated Press. In addition to her EcoChi design consulting business, Debra is a keynote speaker and also runs workshops and seminars for a variety of corporations and trade organizations. She finds grounding in nature, friends and family in her North Fork, Long Island home in New York.
Visit Debbie at: www.ecochi.com/ or
debra@ecochi.com
