The Low-Down on Feng Shui Crystals
Do you remember finding out that Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy didn't exist? You might have been disappointed at the time but looking back as an adult I am sure you can laugh about those things now. Doesn't it seem a bit silly to have believed in them before?
When speaking about things such as feng shui crystals, many people may be upset to learn that there really is no such thing in the true application and science of feng shui.
When Chinese feng shui was introduced to the western world, it became intermingled with various New Age thinking and beliefs. This adulterated the true art and science of feng shui. Plenty of unscrupulous people decided to jump on the bandwagon, using the popularity of this new art and science and started slapping feng shui labels on pretty much any product for a quick sale. This is how feng shui candles were born, feng shui ornaments and feng shui crystals, when in fact there is no such thing! People in the west did not know enough about this eastern science to realize it was a hoax.
Do not get too upset just yet. After all, you are grown now and the disappointment about Santa is over, right? Perhaps a little about the valid use of feng shui and its history will help you to look at this logically.
The Real Principles of Feng Shui
A lot of people don't understand the real simplicity behind the art which is feng shui. They thing you need to hire a feng shui expert to explain every major point of application in their life or home. This is why a lot of them bought the feng shui crystals. If they are willing to believe what a so-called expert tells them or believe in a product just because of what the label says, it is easy for them to be taken advantage of.
Feng shui is all about peace, balance, positive energy and harmony. There is no talisman or magic bullet that can bring these things into your life. For example, if your spouse won't talk to you or if you are having a secret affair, all the crystals in the world won't magically bring your marriage back to its former health. You might hang a hundred feng shui crystals all over your bedroom mirror but your relationship will still contain much chaos and disharmony as before.
Cleaning up your home and your personal life will be what is needed to make feng shui work for you. Clutter has to be removed in order for feng shui to work. Having old things laying around that you never use will enhance the negative and keep the positive from entering. Sometimes the negative seems to take over however it you declutter and concentrate on the good, the negative will disappear.
When Feng Shui Crystals Can Be Useful
Many people like crystals for the wonderful look they give their home. There is no Feng shui rule that says you cannot have crystals in your home. If they are appealing to you, use them as decorations. They are great for dark corners, especially when they reflect light.