Went ahead and Feng shui-ed my bedroom. This started innocently enough, just thought it would be a “fun little afternoon project”… oh, how wrong I was. After researching it quite a bit I came to realize that it actually involved a massive purging of my belongings. Which is fine – let’s be honest “less clutter, more chi” is a rally cry I can defiantly get behind!

I started small… anything broken was immediately tossed, unloved gifts or clutter was donated, and two brimming portfolio’s worth of sketchpads went to a coworker. Then it was time to take on the horrific task of conquering the closet. After losing 125+ lbs my closet definitely needed some TLC… when the dust had cleared over 80% of my closet was packed into three humongous Bags bound for the Rescue Mission.

The room already had excellent light and air quality, so after a tedious mapping of the energy in my home to balance the elements I shifted furniture and possessions until they conformed (more or less) to my bagua map. I won’t lie… I am pleased with the results.

Simplifying is a way of life, a cleansing act that enables one to move forward with fewer restrictions. I’ve always believed in simplifying, however it can sometimes seem a daunting task. My tip for those looking to attempt something similar is to look at everything and ask, “Do I really need it?” if not donate/trash it!