As much as I love to put a positive spin on things we can do to change the Energy in Feng Shui to flow in a positive direction, there are several things most clients seem to be stuck on.  They won't change them no matter what.  Are they hard or difficult?  No.  Do they cost any money?  Again, no.  But even begging hasn't worked.  They stay...period.

All I can do is leave them with WHY I would like to make the changes and allow them to make their own decisions.  And this is where experience kicks in as well.  I have seen issues occur over periods of time because I keep in touch with so many clients.

So what am I rambling about NOW?  Two things, actually, that I would love to change in client's homes, businesses, corporations or anywhere they happen to be.  Ceiling Fans are one.  And the "newest" trend of constant use of the Garage Door to come in and out of the house.  Those garage doors are convenient and most homeowners want them, they DO make life easier.  And certainly when you have groceries or the weather is bad they are wonderful.

Never addressing the front door in Feng Shui, however, is a mistake.  It is called "The Mouth of Chi" and VERY important to use on a regular basis to allow the good energy for every area of your life to enter.  It's not difficult, it doesn't cost a cent and it actually, to me, makes GOOD sense.  Just TRY it, I'll tell them....some will and many won't.  They love the ease and convenience of their garage doors.

My other concern is Ceiling Fans.  I have never had one as I have very high plaster ceilings and years (and years) ago when I had wanted one installed, I was advised against it by a friend.  One who had the same type of walls and ceilings.  It made a mess, she said and cracked the rest of the plaster; that was enough for me to hear.  But they are very popular in both Long Island AND New York City.

In certain places and when a client won't be under them for long periods of time, I don't mind them very much.  But I'm sure many of you will relate that they are often in BEDROOMS directly over the bed.  This is a cause for concern because from a Feng Shui perspective, they are sharp blades with the ability to cut Energy.  It is called "Cutting Chi" or "Cutting Sha" and I'm sure you've heard the terms before.  Particularly when your body is at rest, it is most Open (or most vulnerable) to this type of Energy and it can, over a period of time, take a toll on your health.  Leaving the fan but not turning it on is one alternative; even having a regular standing fan which has "barriers" in front of the blades is a better solution for those who absolutely are addicted to the fans.

They now have room air conditioners as well that can help for these areas.  But clients love their fans.  They look at me in horror at the thought of removing them or even just leaving them off while they are lying under them.  I am afraid the must become addicting judging by some people's reaction to the suggestions.

This is not a post to scare anyone but to make them aware of what WE consider harmful---and WHY.  And give you some simple alternatives to replace them that perhaps you won't mind.  They do not cause illness overnight but CAN possibly cause it over TIME.  And it's something to be mindful of....especially if you are thinking of installing one.

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**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island, New York providing New York and Long Island Feng Shui Consultations on site and others at a distance by phone for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations, New Construction and working with Realtors.