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These days many no-nonsense designers and modern day engineers are actually resorting to the age-old art of Feng Shui. The art of Feng Shui governs the correct placement of buildings, accessories and furniture so attract the maximum amount of positive energy in the house and life. However, it is quite surprising, why would people living in the age of technology and facts now go towards such an ancient art?

Its important to note that feng shui is not just art, although it can be called that. There are no hard and fast rules about many of the elements of feng shui, just like any other medium, so there is a lot of room for interpretation ” as there is in art.

Feng Shui can also be equated to science as well since there are a lot of scientific principles in this discipline. For instance, Feng Shui advises that the rooms in the interior of the house should be kept free of clutter so as to avoid blocking the natural energy flow. Most modern day interior decorates advocate keeping the house clutter free and neat since clutter can cause negativity, depression and frustration and hamper ingenuity.

In Feng Shui, a lot of stress is given on the right color use. For example, it is said that you should use bright colors such orange and yellow in rooms where maximum energy is required (kitchen and dining room can be example). Warmer colors like browns and greens can be uses in places of comfort like the bedroom and the loving room, where you need to feel cozy and protected.

Scientific studies have shown that color does in fact affect your mood. Bright colors make you feel energized, with darker colors having the opposite effect. While there has not been extensive research done on feng shui as such, it does use many principles which science has independently proven. It seems that science is just now catching up with this ancient art in many ways!

A lot of people today are looking to have more energy to help them through their hectic, over-scheduled days. This has led many to feng shui as a natural remedy for stress and lack of energy which modern lifestyles can leave one feeling drained of. It’s a natural perk up and one which has worked for many.

Using feng shui can’t cause any harm, so it is worth the time to try it out. The worst that can happen is that you’ll tidy up and maybe repaint a room or two - and it could bring you energy you didn’t even know you had!

Feng shui is not going anywhere and seems to be gaining popularity with each passing year. The practice has made its way from its ancient origins into our modern homes; and perhaps its time more of us welcomed it in.

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