Balance in all things has become a very important thing for me. Time and time again I have been shown that when things are off-balanced in either direction things go bad! For example... I was so excited to discover the amazing benefits of drinking lemon water that I only wanted to drink water if it had lemon in it. BUT lemons are very acidic and are not recommended to drink that often. My point being if I never drank the lemon water I wouldn't get the awesome benefits, but if I drank it too much it would do more damage than good. What is a Bagua Chart?A bagua chart is a Feng Shui energy map. The chart lists different categories to focus on. The map shows where you should be focusing the category in your life and how. I have made up my own super basic Bagua chart to give you an example.
Love & Marriage Everyone deserves love. Go out and find it! This doesn't necessarily mean in an intimate way. It can mean to be close with friends. Self love is also huge! Health & Family Very important to always check up on your health. When you feel something off don't ignore it! Also family is number one. Make time to call a family member or make a nice gesture. Center & Spirituality Reading this blog is a good way to practice spirituality if that is what you choose. Children & Creativity Have a balance of creativity. Children burst with creative ideas, sharp imagination, and pure joy! Don't ever let yourself loose this! Just because you get older does NOT mean you have to let any of this go! This is something you should actively try to fit into even the busiest schedule. Do something creative that sets your mind free! OR if you have children encourage their creative minds! Go to that science fair or dance concert they've asked you to attend. Knowledge People are constantly learning and this is a good thing. Keeping your mind working is good for it! Read a magazine or book, look into blogs for a topic you enjoy. Often I search on google "fun facts" and this is super interesting! I love learning about all kinds of topics. Something might really call out to you. You never know until you try. Career & Life Path It is important to think about your career. There is no reason to be completely miserable at your job. There is an endless list of hobbies and jobs that you can do. I'm sure there is something out there for everyone! Also, a life path is something to think about. What do you want to leave behind? What is your legacy? Travel This one is straight forward. It is essential to see the world around you. Explore new things, meet incredible people, truly LIVE your life. Choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. -Confucius (Chinese Philosopher) Classic Bagua ChartWealth & ProsperityPlacement- North / West Color- Purple / red Décor- Art, collectables, bamboo, flowers, fruit bowl, wind chime, gold mirror, pictures of your dreams. Symbolism- Waterfall, aquarium Fame & ReputationPlacement- North Color- Red, Orange Décor- Awards, diplomas, pictures of the sun. Symbolism- Fireplace, wood furnature. Love & MarriagePlacement- North / East Color- Red, pink, white Décor- Everything in pairs. Candles, pillows, hearts, table lamps, photos of couples. Symbolism- Silk / satin, velvet, soft. Health & FamilyPlacement- West Color- Green, blue Décor- Family photos, memories, plants, flowers or floral print, images of happiness. Symbolism- Water or wood Spiritual (well-being)Placement- Center Color- Yellow, orange Décor- Peaceful art, mountain art, NO WATER, books, medicine, earth tones. Symbolism- Wood Children & CreativityPlacement- East Color- Silver, white, grey Décor- Bells, photos of your child, creative art, art supplies, water images, pastel colors, round objects. Symbolism- Water, metal KnowledgePlacement- South / West Color- Blue, green, black Décor- Study items, books, meditation items, quotes from wise people, plants, energy boosting items, lamps. Career & Life PathPlacement- South Color- Black, royal blue, charcoal Décor- Glass, oceans, fish tank, fountain, images of success. Symbolism- Metal TravelPlacement- South / East
Color- Grey, silver, metallic Décor- File cabinet, phonebook, business cards, maps. Symbolism- Air My Birthday is coming up & I have no idea what to do! I'm sure there are lots of people that feel this same way. So I looked into ways I can celebrate that also make me feel grounded.
It is essential to ground yourself often. Whenever you feel down or start to feel anxious these are some great techniques to use. If you do these things throughout your day it can even prevent you from feeling down later. Body in Motion Probably this is an obvious one. It is well-known and taught in health classes that exercise boosts your mood. It instantly grounds you to do things like yoga, stretching, walking or using weights. Every time I go to the gym I dread going and every time I get home from the gym I feel amazing! It works, every single time! You can still get the benefit even by just walking around your neighborhood. Take a look at the nature around you, breathe in the fresh air and just take a minute for yourself OUTSIDE. All Around You Describe things that you are near. You can do this anytime and anywhere. Don't say how everything makes you feel. Simply, state the facts. Things you can see, what color they are, if they are big or small, etc. Focus on a Smell This is one of my favorites! I was on a date with a someone I had just met. We went to a Mexican restaurant. There was a salsa bar with various things so I grabbed myself a few limes. I really liked this guy so I was super nervous. I picked up the lime and breathed it in deeply. It was such a pleasant scent. It instantly made me feel so much better! Worked like a charm! If this is one that works for you I recommend getting a charcoal bracelet and some essential oils. You take the essential oil you like and drop 1-3 drops of the oil right onto the charcoal. This usually lasts all day on the bracelet and then you always have something with you that you can smell in times of need. The best ones to use are citrus based scents. Bath Magic I tool a long time to realize what a good thing taking a bath was. I'm definitely someone that prefers a shower. But there is something so calming about sitting in a tub of water. There are so many things you can add to your bath that make it so special! Epsom salts, bath bombs, bath oils, bubble bath, and so much more! Have fun buying all these amazing products that are great for skin and boost your mood. Lay on the ground Maybe it seems silly. But the moment you lay flat on the floor you'll see why it's on the list. Laying completely flat on the ground a lot of times helps straighten your back, from having bad posture all day... A nearby object It helps a lot more than you would think to simply feel things around you. I love filling my home with lots of sensory items. Soft blankets, rocks, crystals, pens, a water bottle, etc. Hold an object and notice all of it's curves, textures, and so on. Have you ever heard of a "worry stone"? This is something that you can find at a rock store or trading post. It has been used for who knows how long for this exact purpose. When you feel worried you rub your thumb accosted the dip in the stone. This one is very effective. Look into sensory toys or fidget toys. Keep one with you. Breathe Deeply Sometimes you don't even realize you are breathing fast or heavy. When you use different breathing techniques it physically tells your body to be calm. If you are hiking and feel nauseous or dizzy, if you are arguing with someone, nervous about something, etc. It is good to simply take a deep breathe. There are many different ways to try for each different situation, so this is something I'd recommend looking further into. The most basic way is to count to five while breathing in and count to five breathing out. Do this until you feel like you're no longer breathing too quickly. Food & Drink Take a small bit of bread or a cracker (easy on the stomach) and eat is very slowly. Fully chew each bite into a small piece. Make sure you are also drinking water. Again, very slowly. Feel the food / drink in your mouth and really savor it. This helps to ground you, prevents a tummy ache and grounds you in the moment of eating. A few others to try |
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