OUR home is the abode of peace and it plays a vital role in healing and protecting everyone who occupies the space.
Since ancient times, elders have regarded the house as a sacred space because it is created to inspire, protect, provide comfort and heal our body, mind and spirit.
However, over the years, many dwellers have overlooked the importance of their private space while some have abused or neglected it by not giving it the appropriate care and balance.
This has resulted in many people being falling sick, angry, nursing hatred, experiencing dullness and feeling lousy when they step into their house.
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Remember when you dislike or feel uncomfortable being in your home it means your space is being governed by negative forces or bad energies which you should check and correct it.
It is vital we create a curative space so that every occupant can live in good health, harmony and happiness because the area we occupy reflects our mood, emotions and contentment.
You don’t have to rebuild your house or tear down walls to feel good.
You can create a tranquil home just by cleaning it, which helps to transform and give your space a fresh and motivating look.
Making a home sweet home starts with the occupants feeling that they belong in their house and this starts from the time you wake up.
Start with making up your bed and clearing the laundry and leaving your bathroom tidy, clean and dry after use. Keep the bathroom door closed after use.
It is recommended to change your bedsheet daily where possible so that you can have a fresh and uninterrupted sleep.
Next, take an inventory of your house, like, which is your favourite room, the room that makes you uncomfortable, and which area of the house needs healing and attention.
We should allocate time to clean and cleanse our living space daily, and this should begin with the master bedroom in the south-west, which the couple of house occupies.
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Dust the bed daily and remove any clutter in the corners of the room and under the bed because they stagnate energy flow.
Shoes and slippers should not be worn in the bedroom because they carry negative energy gathered outside into your living space.
All clothing should be placed inside wardrobes and not hung behind doors or on the wall. The wardrobes should be kept closed and not exposed.
In the living area, remove mementoes from the past that reminds you of an unpleasant moment because it will hinder your movement into the future.
Display pleasant images of fountains, mountains and scenery, and hang family photographs on the wall. Make sure they reflect happy moments like a birthday celebration, holiday or eventful moments.
Remove all broken furniture and stained carpets because such defects create bad energy, which will affect relationships and family unity.
In the kitchen, wipe off oil stains on the stove, table tops and cabinets regularly after cooking. Ignoring such an activity will allow stale energy to rot in your kitchen and hamper your desire to cook. You can have indoor plants to provide you the connection to nature.
In the dining area, display some fresh fruits on the table because this will enhance appetite and help you enjoy your meals.
The bathroom should be in working order, with no rusty or leaking pipes, or spoilt showers, which are all inauspicious. As this is the space where you cleanse yourself, it should be clean and rejuvenating.
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The garden should be inviting and all dried or dead plants should be removed and replaced with flowering plants.
Every home should have a holy space and this can be in the form of a prayer room or a corner where you take time out to relax and just do nothing.
This space should be special and should be done with care so that when you enter the space your body should feel relaxed and the energy should be able to calm your nerves.
The north-east is the appropriate area for such an activity and this space should be clean and free of weight and pleasant.
Just like how we brush our teeth and have our bath daily, our house also needs to be cleaned every day because the energies emanating from it should be in tune with that from our body.
- Dr T. Selva is speaker and the author of the bestseller book Vasthu Sastra Guide. To purchase a copy WhatsApp 012-3299713. He can be contacted at [email protected]; Facebook: Vasthu Sastra or website: www.vasthusastra.com
Clean your house daily to keep it free from negative energies.