Easy Way to Cleanse Your Home of Negative Energy

By Jayme Barrett

Spring is the perfect time to clear out the old to bring in the new. Of course, clearing clutter is the first step in cleaning your space. The second step, is to do a space cleansing where you remove the energy debris that has built up over time. Once you perform the cleansing, the energy of the space lifts, brightens, and circulates freely. Then, implementing feng shui becomes a breeze.

The energy debris can be a result of negative emotions, thoughts, occurrences, and stress that you have experienced in your space. Your house is like a sponge. Whatever transpires in your environment is absorbed into the walls, furniture, carpet, ceiling, and objects. Frequently, these negative energies accumulate in the corners and tucked away places. Also, if you had a negative event happen recently or a lot of sadness or fear, cleanse your space immediately! Visualize space cleansing as wiping away dust bunnies from the past.

When Should You Space Cleanse?

The following situations are appropriate times to space cleanse:

• After you remove clutter
• After an argument
• When you move into a new space
• When a roommate or companion moves out
• After a divorce or break-up
• After an illness or death
• When you buy an antique or second-hand item
• Anytime you desire fresh energy for a new project or beginning.
• Before implementing feng shui

How to Cleanse a Space:

• Here is a simple space-cleansing technique to perform on your home, office, or even on a specific object:
• Create a strong intention in your mind to clear the space in order to bring in vibrant, healthy energy.
• Burn sandalwood incense or dried sage to disintegrate the negative energy in each room.  (Buy incense from India, Japan or China as the energy is stronger.)  Wave it counterclockwise in each corner, closet, and cabinet. You may also let one stick burn in each room. Say, “Thank you for the complete disintegration of all negative energies, thoughts, and emotions from this room now.”
• After cleansing, always open East windows and doors to allow fresh energy of the sun to enter.
• Light a candle to dedicate energy to your endeavors. Say your wish out loud.  For example, “I am so grateful for all the love, harmony, and healthy energy pouring into my home right now.”
• Imagine brilliant white light filling the whole space. Visualize your home or office as a shining star emanating light, positive energy and blessing to everyone who enters.

Feel confident that the energy in your home is fresh and ready to receive all the opportunities Spring has in store for you.

Published April 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM

About Jayme Barrett

Jayme Barrett is a feng shui consultant in Los Angeles and the best-selling author ofFeng Shui Your Life. Specializing in techniques for personal fulfillment, prosperity and integrated health, her philosophy is simple and effective. When one displays symbols of beauty, abundance, success and love within their home and work environment, it creates a manifestation of the life they want to live: a blueprint for their destiny. Jayme has appeared on The Today Show, E!, HGTV and has received feng shui praise from actresses Mary Steenburgen, Sela Ward, and Alyson Hannigan as well as authors Mark Victor Hansen and Tony Robbins.

Jayme's consulting clients include large corporations, small businesses, yoga and Pilates studios, retail boutiques, restaurants (Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills and NYC) and Whole Foods. Her worldwide speaking engagements are motivating, educational and fun. Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Omega Institute, Canyon Ranch Spa and dozens more have enjoyed Jayme inspiring talks and workshops. One of her greatest passions is leading "Infuse Your Spirit" retreats in Marrakech, Morocco. Jayme resides with her husband in Los Angeles, California.

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