Out with the old and in with the new — energy, that is. Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. If you want to start the Year of the Horse on the right track, then it might be time to zen your den and green your routine by incorporating some eco-friendly feng shui style into your living space.
Feng shui is the Chinese art of harmonizing life with the surrounding environment. According to an article on Inhabitat.com, feng shui, aka “the original green design,” offers several ways to live greener while also improving your peace of mind.
For instance, incorporating plants and energy-efficient light bulbs into your living room can brighten your entryway and your day, as they’re often the first things that you and guests notice when walking through the door. Spray your home with orange essential oil to refresh both the aroma and energy, and if you have something broken, then now’s the time to upcycle it. (Unless you want stagnant, broken energy flowing throughout your home — but we’re guessing you don’t.)
Green also happens to be the feng shui color of renewal and new beginnings, so we’re hoping that 2014 means a fresh start for both people and the planet.