simple shui | Q & A

lucky me, i was invited to jam on shui over here last week.

and it was a deliciously fun call.

so many great Q’s and not nearly enough time.

i had a few pages of notes ready to rock what shui really means. . .

with gentle reminders that a good life is not about having more. it’s about becoming more.

in due prep for this call, i reviewed my notes + consults from years gone by. and i noticed a theme.

i am too overwhelmed by all the clutter and have no idea where to even begin.

to which i might say. . .

where is your attention being tugged? because that space is likely corresponding to something in your life you really want to change. i encourage clients {all the time} to lean into their intuitive impulses and start there. instead of wrapping words around HOW shui works, just trust your feelings. because even if you don’t understand, your house does + it’s leading you to a solution.

and if every corner screams for your attention, what is your most dominant feeling right now?

based on your answer, here are some places you might want to begin:

the front door is where opportunity finds you. what is yours saying?

closets, when cluttered, reflect our inability to deal with unfinished business. clutter is postponed decision making.

when a kitchen is overcome by clutter, it suggests overwhelm for taking care of others. and there is usually resentment simmering just under the surface.

a messy desk can mean feeling overextended with a fear of letting things go.

if a bedside table is a mess, there is a desire to get away. and it’s not uncommon to feel a perpetual roadblock when trying to make changes.

when there is chaos behind the door, it speaks to stifled emotions.

hiding stuff under furniture often means there is a concern over appearances.

overburdened attics tend to create a feeling of additional weight on the shoulders while a burgeoning basement says there is difficulty progressing forward.

and chaos in the garage is synonymous with procrastination — it may even signal urgent matters are turning into crises.

when everything is cloaked in clutter, it is common to feel overwhelmed, angry, and in denial.

there is a chinese proverb that says the person who moves a mountain begins by carrying small stones.

so, instead of de-cluttering an entire house in a weekend, identify the most acute source of frustration. and that space becomes your starting point. the beautiful thing about shui is simply cleaning + rearranging even the smallest space allows refreshments into your life. the vibrational quality of your house shifts + your energy is revitalized. and pretty soon, there is a balanced energy slaloming through your home.

when we hold onto stuff we don’t need, use, or even want, we are really saying we don’t think life will get better. i think you deserve something much better than that — don’t you? start small, reclaim your space + trust your instincts, and i promise, you will fall in love with your life. xo