Eastern Cures, Western Cures and Personal Cures:

"The Book Said to Put a Vase in the Southeast Corner..."

A few weeks ago a client said to me “The book said I should place a metal candle holder in the northwest corner of the house.”   That can be a valid cure, but let’s talk about cures that are more meaningful to you.

Traditional cures such as crystals, bamboo flutes, ba-gua mirrors and “lucky” bamboo are excellent, but you needn’t to limit yourself to them. Since few of us have homes decorated in Asian décor, these traditional cures can look awkward and tacked on.

I encourage you to use objects that have meaning for you; things that remind you of the people, places and events in your life that you love most: pictures of your partner, children or friends; souvenirs of a delightful trip; or photos of a trip or reunion.  It is wonderful to be reminded of your blessings. When you see these things your own Chi is lifted. Think of the gentle intake of breath you experience when you see a photo of those you love the most. That is your personal Chi being lifted and revitalized. Even if you only notice these things on a subconscious level, it still lifts your Chi. You can also experience a similar lifting of your own energy when you encounter something that is beautiful to you – art or music.  Another client placed a family photo on her wall, saying “I love it because it reminds me of who I really am.”

If your cure is a picture or symbol of a goal – a picture of your dream home or an award you would like to receive - this will be a subtle reminder of what you are striving for. As a friend said “Half of luck is recognizing opportunity when it stands in front of you.” These pictures and objects can be the memory joggers you need.

So you could use a metal candle holder in the northwest corner, but this can be anonymous and bereft of emotional connection. The magic is not in the object, but in its energy and energetic connection to you. Wouldn’t you rather have a memento of a great party you had with your best friends?  I suggested this to my client and she happily abandoned the candle holder for the framed snapshot of herself and her best friends on a laughter-filled evening together.

Expand the horizons of what you think of as cures; make them more personal and meaningful for you.