3 items to avoid having in your home

Long before I knew about Feng Shui, as a child, I remember entering people’s homes and finding obvious sensory offenders, and wondering how it was possible that no one in the house noticed… it could be that the smell was wrong, the shape of a table, the color of a wall. It turns out I probably had sensory sensitivities (I suffered from frequent migraines, fatigue) and I was often noticing more than the average kid. In my own home, the smell of chlorine on cleaning days was a frequent offender (maybe I just had an allergy…), the noises from the nearby road at a friend’s house, the orange color of my brother’s folder could give me a headache.

So when I discovered that Feng Shui existed and that it had been a revered art in China for thousands of years I felt validated!

Here are 3 offenders you should avoid in your home. For a complete list, I encourage you to order my book here.

1. Knives on the Kitchen Counter – Especially knives displayed on a wall-mounted magnet. The visibility of sharp objects can unconsciously trigger feelings of unease or insecurity. When we see them regularly, our brain might associate them with danger, subtly affecting our sense of safety while cooking or eating.

2. Glass Dining Tables with Sharp Edges – Dining tables, especially those with glass tops and sharp corners, can disrupt both your home’s energy and your safety. Wood tables are considered more conducive to good digestion and overall comfort. Additionally, tables with sharp angles can pose a hazard to children or anyone who might accidentally bump into them.

3. Framed Pictures Above the Headboard – Hanging a picture directly behind your bed can create a feeling of heaviness or unease, as it subconsciously suggests something precarious hanging over you. Not only can this induce feelings of restriction or insecurity, but in the worst-case scenario, a poorly secured frame could fall during an earthquake or due to a faulty hook.

Instead, I recommend the following:

• A Knife Drawer Organizer (like this one). A knife block works fine too, as it keeps the blades concealed, offering a safer and calmer energy in the kitchen.

• A Wooden Dining Table. This is the one I have at home, and it’s a timeless choice that promotes a warm and grounded atmosphere.

• A Light Tapestry above the bed. Whether you're in a relationship or not (though especially if you are), placing a tapestry above the bed offers a blessing to the couple which can enhance the energy of love and connection. Here's an example.

What other obvious offenders have you noticed in someone else’s home and thought:

“How can no one notice?”