When you think of energy you probably think of power used to generate light and heat. But have you ever thought of the type of energy that isn’t physical or chemical, the kind that can’t be seen?
When it comes to improving your home, there are forces beyond updating and repairing. According to energy healers, you need to harmonize the property’s energy and honor previous owners. Using ancient spiritual practices and healing arts unblocking creativity, and creating tranquility and rejuvenation will result in a safer, wealthier and happier home.
This is a lighthearted column for me, but more than a few homeowners and their realtors are taking it very seriously. Across the county, house energy specialists are being hired to reset and elevate the home’s energy, especially if they’re getting it ready for sale or a potential buyer is viewing the property with an eye towards its energy fields.
Some of the healing techniques are a Celtic space-clearing blessing, tarot cards and a drowsing pendulum, something I never heard of until I read it and then I had to look it up. Apparently, the dowsing pendulum is used to observe the motion of a pointer or stick as it changes direction responding to unseen influences. Interesting, I wonder how that would work pointing it at potential buyers coming into your home, if it points up, they’re good if it points down, forget it?
Another popular healing practice is crystal healing, which, according to professional energy healers, is an oversimplification of the power of crystals. Realtors who are always looking for a way to make their homeowners happy are getting on board with crystals positioned around the inside and outside of the home to usher in vibrancy and aliveness. This process could come with steep fees in the thousands, not including the crystals and tarot cards.
I’m having some fun with all of this since my brain is more left-oriented than right, leaving my creative abilities and invisible energy untapped. But what do I know beyond the value of a renovated kitchen and spa tub? I do, however, have some interest and faith in feng shui.
I love the idea of a red entry door; aside from the fact that it looks smashing, it does encourage good energy to come in hopefully along with a good buyer. Red front doors mean good luck, protection, prosperity and the fire energy it represents makes the property stand out while promoting wealth and inspiration.
The other thing about feng shui that appeals to my left brain is following some basic house-selling rules. Declutter – open neat space allows the energy to flow and not get stuck, probably on your toddler’s three-wheeler hanging out in the kitchen. Soft colors, plants and strategic lighting are things realtors emphasize on a regular basis but are also elements of feng shui. The Chinese also like water elements in and around the home – that should be easy on Anna Maria Island – comfortable furniture (no wicker please) and natural textures.
I may not get the whole crystal energy thing but every homeowner needs to find their comfortable environment and how to achieve it. Since I love a lot of things associated with Asia, the food, the furniture and I do play Mahjongg, feng shui fits my sensibility and is acceptable to the left side of my brain.
Energy is powerful. Use it to your advantage.
