4 quick ways to shift the stagnant energy

Now that we are one week in semi lockdown, the anxieties that bothered a lot of us in March seem to make another return. To make matters a little more intense, Mercury is going into retrograde tomorrow, disrupting communication, travel plans, and affecting our internal communications. As an interior designer and feng shui consultant, I’m always asked by people if there are some quick fixes we can do at home to shift the energy. Sometimes the energy just seems stagnant at home, maybe its the result of a period of heightened nervousness, or the lack of movement during the winter months, whatever the reason, you can easily make a change to the flow of life.

Opening window

I know what you’re thinking; it’s cold outside and it’s raining, opening the window might be the last thing you want to do. Believe me though, opening your window for a few minutes of the day can help with the energy flow at home. Even when it’s cold outside, the air coming in is a lot fresher than the one that’s been trapped in the room. The act of opening the curtain, and opening the window is also a symbol of your active welcoming of new energy.

Burn an incense

Scent has always played a major part in religions as well as corporates. It is used in ceremonies at the place of worships and specific scent is also used by businesses as part of their brands. While modern developments has made us less sensitive to scents compared to our ancestors, the vibrations caused by the scent can still be felt by people in the room. After an intense conversation where we pour our heart out, I love to burn an incense partly to “clear the air”, partly to introduce a shift in energy.

Play some music

Music is sound waves, it’s vibration. It’s a quick way to introduce new flow into your home. When the energy feels stuck, I like to listen to some upbeat music to bring in some excitement in the home. Of course, depending on your mood and what you would like to welcome, you could choose from different music genres. One thing I’d like particular is to use music composed with alpha or theta waves as they also affect your subconscious

Physical movement

One of my favourite way to change my energy is to take a walk. The rise in covid numbers in Scotland, especially in Edinburgh means I’m a lot more cautious when I take my daily walk. I would try to combine several things into one single time to minimise the exposure to this virus. But movements can still be done at home - when you are moving your arms, legs, you are actually vibrating on both physical and psychological level. I’m a terrible dancer - but I feel that when I actually dance randomly in my living room, I feel a lot more energised and I can actually feel the change in the air. Dance intuitively following your favourite tune is a great way to connect with your inner self, and also raising your own vibrations.

"It is so important to pay attention to our energy level, especially if you are an empath ."

This might not be a typical interior design or feng shui post, but I feel that it is so important for us to pay attention on our energy level, especially if you are an empath who constantly suck in the energy of others. Usually during meditation I come to realise where in my body I feel stuck and I’ll make conscious efforts to make a change. After all, when we are vibrating at a higher frequency, we are more in tune with our authentic self.

If you have felt stuck in a prolonged period, perhaps you might like to engage some more vigorous tools. I’d love to provide you with some recommendations! Click the button to book a complimentary soul space session!