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Dr.
Shea Cox is a certified Feng Shui Consultant,
Other artistic endeavors include degrees in
Fine Arts (sculpture) and Graphic Design, which
were obtained from Central Michigan University
and the Art Institute of Colorado, respectively.
Shea is an avid practitioner of Feng Shui, and
continues to follow her passions in both interior
and exterior design. She has also obtained degrees
in Nursing as well as her doctorate in Veterinary
Medicine. Her combination of backgrounds, in
both science and fine arts, bring a unique perspective
to her practice of feng shui, which is a marriage
of both disciplines. Shea offers private consultations,
and has already helped countless clients create
environments that support, nurture, and inspire
their professional and personal lives. She welcomes
any questions or thoughts, and can be contacted
via e-mail: sheacox@free-the-chi.com
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Art
is something that is extremely individual, and from a purely
personal standpoint, it is impossible to answer the question
of what makes something "good art" and what makes something
"bad art." Ask any two people for their interpretation of a
thing of beauty, and you will undoubtedly hear two different
answers. From a feng shui perspective, however, there can be
"bad art" and it is vital to consider this when displaying such
works in your home.
Chi
emitted by hostile imagery can be harmful to your home by causing
negative energy to spread throughout. Ill effects can emerge
from these seemingly naïve sources and the following scenes
are ones that should be avoided:
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Art that has dark, foreboding colors; the chi that is created
in this palate is very yin, bringing the overall energy of
your home down with it
- War
scenes and fighting as this can cause confrontation between
household members
- Portraits
of wrinkled old men and women (don't worry about those cherished
family photos, I'm talking in the context of Picasso and his
masterpiece of the "Weeping Woman")
- Paintings
of fierce animals, such as scenes of a dog pack on the hunt
for the elusive fox
- Art
that has sharp angular lines which is suggestive of knives
and weapons, creating a "killing" chi
- Art
that depicts silent, stagnant, ghost-like scenery such as
marshlands
- Art
that shows houses that look dilapidated and run down, such
as old barn scenes
Now,
to address the yang side of things… What makes for the ultimate
artistic display from a feng shui perspective? Easy. Anything
that relaxes, motivates or inspires you; the artwork you exhibit
should be colorful, positive and filled with a sense of abundance.
When your eyes fall on an image or object you adore, you should
become immediately instilled with positive energy. You will
"know" when a piece of art is favorable when a mere glance works
to change your mood, stir your soul and bubble up your emotions.
Portraits
of the sky and clouds, seascapes and landscapes naturally work
to soothe the soul. The expansiveness of these images opens
up the space (both internally and externally) to elicit feelings
of ease and freedom. Colorful gardens with a gathering of flowers
and trees are also examples of excellent feng shui. Framed,
personal photographs that transport you to a visual place of
beauty or remind you of a wonderful experience in your life,
are other artistic alternatives. For me, pictures and sculptures
of happy little birds do the trick in making me smile… and that
is good feng shui!
The
imagery we see on a daily basis gets engraved into our subconscious,
sending continual, subtle messages to our psyche all throughout
the day and night… make sure the signals coming your way are
positive ones!
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