In an attempt to create the same balance in our space which exists in Mother Earth, we must pay attention to the 5 elements Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. It is helpful to have a balance of these elements within our environments. We feel better and are more at home when this balance exists. Notice your environment and determine if there is a balance of these energies. If not, use the chart below to increase or balance the elements. You can introduce the elements in a variety of ways and this chart will assist you.

Too much of anything is not good--even chocolate! The same is true of our spaces. To much wood energy (wood floors, furniture, plants and wood beams) needs to be balanced with some of the other elements. You can introduce another color, bring in symbolism of another element or introduce the shape of the element. This is where you get creative and the fun begins!

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