Your Zen Home: 7 Elements in Creating a Serene Space

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The creation of a Zen space in your home will make it possible for you to breathe, de-stress, and rejuvenate your mind and body, even your spirit. The home, after all, should be a haven where one can feel secure, safe and well-nurtured.

Everything Is Energy

Know that everything in your place is made up of energy. Where there is a great amount of paper or any kind of clutter, it is assured that the flow of energy will be hampered. It would be difficult to feel relaxed and calm in the middle of disorder.

Begin setting up your Zen space by, first, cleaning up even if it’s just one part of the home.

Understanding how energy flows and how it can affect everything around it makes the creation of Zen a lot easier.

Clear Out Clutter

As soon as you have cleaned up the clutter, you will feel that your breathing will improve and that everything seems to be lighter. You will then realize that Zen can sometimes be as easy as sweeping and throwing a few things.

Another way to bring down your stress levels is to open the windows and add some water features. The addition of a fountain is a huge step towards the right direction. If you’re unable to find a tabletop fountain then you can also place one outside the main door or by the window. The sounds of water flowing will surely relax you and your family.

Look Down

Yup, it’s time to look down and see what changes can be done on your flooring. If you are growing tired of your carpeting, wood or tile floors, then feel free to install some area rugs. These will help provide a cozier and warmer look.

Woven, rag or bamboo rugs are wonderful accents to any Zen space.

Add Ambience

Candles are an easy way to add a romantic ambience in your home. They are second to none when it comes to Zen lighting. Plants can also bring in a natural touch to your space. This will help feed anyone’s soul. Add some floor pillows or a Buddha to inspire you on your meditation corner.

Throw blankets can also be rolled up inside woven baskets. You can also do the same thing with your yoga mat.

Be sure to draw the curtains since light can effectively lift anyone’s mood.

Designate a Relaxation Room

It would be helpful if you define an area in your home as your relaxation chamber. This could be your porch, bedroom, or even a simple bathtub. If you have extended family members who are living with you, then be sure to inform everyone about your schedule for relaxation.

Since your relaxation time is your time, then you must be able to find a routine that will surely relax you. This isn’t the same as watching TV, okay? Fitting options include quiet time, yoga time and reading. Pick an activity that can help you contemplate and relax.

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Go Earthy and Light

Zen is all about being natural. It includes the use of soft tones such as whites, light browns, and grays. The colors in the room should match the one dominant color that you pick.

Being Mother Nature’s advocate also means bringing in the outdoors. This means putting potted plants or flowers in vases inside your home.

Natural light must also be welcomed in. No place is Zen without natural light flowing in. The rays of the sun have a wonderful effect on the mood and spirit of the home’s dwellers.

Symmetry through Balance

Zen is also concurrent with the Yin-Yang philosophy. This means that symmetry must exist in your home. Have lamps on both sides of the bed or you can have flowers on one side of the dresser. Try this technique in your bedroom so that you will be able to relax more deeply.

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