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How Feng Shui Calms Your Nervous System: 4 Simple Shifts for Peace

Michelle Cromer July 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

4 Feng Shui Tips to Calm Your Nervous System and Create a Peaceful Home

Did you know your home can either activate your stress or soothe your soul?

Feng shui—the ancient Chinese art of aligning space for harmony and balance—isn’t just about beautiful design. It’s a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, helping to create an environment where your body can rest, reset, and truly feel safe.

In today’s fast-paced, overstimulating world, your home has the potential to become a sacred refuge. And it starts with simple, intentional changes.

Here are four feng shui shifts that can help calm your nervous system and bring more ease into your everyday life:

Clear the Clutter
Visual chaos leads to mental chaos.
When your surroundings are overwhelmed, your brain follows suit.

Start small: clear one drawer, one countertop, or one neglected corner.

This tiny act of intention sends a powerful signal to your body:
You are safe here. You are in control. You can breathe.

Even five minutes of decluttering can create instant spaciousness—outside and within.
Add Softness
Feng shui teaches that hard edges and harsh lighting stimulate the sympathetic nervous system—your body’s fight-or-flight mode.

To counteract this, invite softness into your space:
• Layer your sofa with throw blankets or textured pillows
• Swap overhead lights for warm lamps or candles
• Choose round tables or curved furniture over sharp angles

Softness speaks to the nervous system in the language of comfort. It tells your body it can finally relax.
Ground with Nature
Your nervous system craves a connection with the earth.
Even small doses of nature can bring your body back into balance.

Incorporate grounding elements like:
• A potted plant in your kitchen
• A bowl of stones or crystals near your entryway
• A small water fountain or a window that opens to fresh air

Earth elements restore a sense of stability and rootedness—especially in times of uncertainty.
Let Energy Flow
Blocked energy often shows up as tightness in the chest, shallow breathing, or mental fog.

Start with your entryway:
Is it open and welcoming?
Or cluttered and chaotic?

Clear the path. Open the space. Allow energy—and breath—to move freely.

When energy can flow, peace can enter.

When Your Space Supports Your Nervous System, Everything Shifts

You feel clearer. Softer. Safer.
And from that grounded place… you can begin to truly thrive.

Feng shui isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention.
Choose just one of these shifts today, and let your space become your healer.

Because your home should do more than shelter you.
It should restore you.

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The Energetics of Grief and Release

Michelle Cromer July 1, 2025 Leave a Comment

Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an energy.
It doesn’t live neatly in our thoughts. It settles in the body, seeps into the spirit, and alters the vibration of everything it touches.

Grief isn’t just what we feel when we lose someone we love.
It can be the ache of a dream that didn’t unfold.
The silent mourning of an identity we’ve outgrown.
The quiet unraveling that comes with letting go of who we once were.

Energetically, grief is heavy. Slow. Dense.
It anchors itself in the lungs, the chest, and the heart center.
It can make us feel breathless, foggy, and disconnected. And yet, beneath that weight, grief holds sacred intelligence—it knows how to move if we let it.

In many spiritual traditions, grief is seen as sacred because it opens the portal to deeper connection.
It strips away illusion.
It humbles the ego.
It reminds us of what matters.

But here’s what many don’t realize: grief requires movement to transmute.
Not solving. Not suppressing. Not analyzing.

Movement.
This might look like:

Crying until your body softens
Walking in nature and letting the wind carry what words can’t
Creating art that doesn’t explain itself
Lighting a candle and whispering what hurts to the flame
Breathing—deep, present, conscious breath—through the tight places

The release doesn’t come all at once.
It comes in waves. In layers.
In quiet moments when the body says, “I’m ready now.”
And when that release does come —
You don’t forget.
You don’t erase.

You honor.

You integrate.
You alchemize pain into wisdom.
You allow space for new energy to return.

Grief is not your enemy. It’s your guide.
And release is not the end. It’s the turning of the page.

So if you’re holding grief today—be gentle.
Not everything is meant to be healed in a hurry.
Some things are meant to be held until they’re ready to go.

And when they do go?
They leave behind more of you.

More truth.
More space.
More light.

Let your grief move. Let your energy shift. Let your life expand.

If this blog resonated with you, I invite you to share it, comment below, or explore more on Creating a Meaningful Life. You are never alone in the sacred process of letting go.

Forgiveness & Flow: How Feng Shui Can Help You Let Go

Michelle Cromer June 23, 2025 Leave a Comment

Forgiveness is a sacred act.
But it isn’t always easy. It’s not something we can force, and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight.

What many of us don’t realize is that forgiveness isn’t just emotional—it’s energetic.
The pain, resentment, and heartbreak we carry show up not only in our bodies but in our homes.

We hold onto things that hurt us.
We avoid corners that feel heavy.
We keep drawers full of memories we no longer need.

But there is a way to shift this.
Feng shui—the ancient art of aligning space to support energy—can help us move through the weight of the past and into a state of peace.

This is the heart of what I call Forgiveness & Flow:
A gentle feng shui ritual to help you release, realign, and reclaim your peace.

Step 1: Clear the Clutter

Find one space that feels stagnant—a drawer, a shelf, a corner you’ve been avoiding.

Clear it with intention. As you do, say:
“I am making space for peace.”

Let every item you release represent a part of the pain you no longer need to carry.

Step 2: Activate the Heart of the Home

In feng shui, the center of your home reflects your emotional and physical balance.

Place something here that soothes your spirit:
A rose quartz stone.
A candle.
Fresh flowers.
A handwritten note to yourself.

Say:
“May this home, and this heart, be a sanctuary of compassion.”

Step 3: Focus on the Relationship Area

Stand at your front door and look inward.
The back right corner of your home represents relationships and forgiveness.

Clean this space. Place two objects that symbolize harmony—two stones, two candles, two written intentions.

Then, write and place this affirmation nearby:
“I forgive to feel free. I let go, not for them—but for me.”

Step 4: Burn & Breathe

Write a letter to the person you’re forgiving—even if it’s yourself.
Let the words be raw. Honest. Unfiltered.
Then, safely burn the letter and let the smoke rise.

Say:
“I release the past. I am ready to be free.”

Breathe deeply. Let that moment mark a turning point.

Forgiveness is a Flow

Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting.
It’s about freeing.
And your home can become a living, breathing reminder of that choice.

Every time you clear a space, light a candle, or place an intention, you create room for grace.
Room for softness.
Room for you.

So today, if your heart is holding something heavy—begin here.
Let your space support your soul.
Let forgiveness flow.

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Stonehenge with the Druids on the Summer Solstice

Michelle Cromer June 16, 2025 Leave a Comment

While traveling in Portugal last year to study the Knights Templers, my friends Laurel and Tim, and I met a fellow pilgrim, James Tod, an Englishman who produced the musical Six.

One afternoon, before I entered an ancient stone circle, as I customarily do, I was asking the guardians of the site if they would permit me to enter. As I thanked the ancient ones, I looked up to see that James was watching me, and he asked what I was doing. After I explained my sacred site ritual, James explained that he was one of the head Druids in England and invited my friends and me into Stonehenge with the Druids on the next Summer Solstice!

The Druids were philosophers, scholars, judges, mystics, and educators. They revered natural elements such as trees, particular oaks, rivers, and stones. They played a significant role in the spiritual life of their communities from around the 4th century BCE until the Roman conquest of these regions. Modern Druidism saw a revival of interest in the 18th and 19th centuries, and with that came the resurgence of honoring the summer solstice at Stonehenge. The Druids consider Stonehenge to be a significant cultural and spiritual symbol, and for centuries, they have gathered there annually to honor the solstices.

Stonehenge, located in Wiltshire, England, is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world. Archaeological evidence indicates it was constructed between 3000 and 2000 BCE. The exact purpose remains a subject of debate, but some scholars believe it could have been an astronomical observatory because of the alignments of the stones with the equinoxes and solstices. It might have served as a site for religious ceremonies, possibly related to death and burial. It might have been a healing center. We know that in the medieval period, it was mentioned by several historical figures who linked it to the legendary wizard Merlin.

Before we met James in England, he provided us with a list of things we would be required to wear – everything would have to be white. White has always been important to Druids because it is deeply rooted in its symbolism of purity, spirituality, and connection to the natural and divine worlds. White is associated with light and illumination and the mythology of white animals.

From a Druid perspective, entering Stonehenge on the summer solstice is a deeply spiritual and ceremonial experience. They conducted three ceremonies to celebrate the longest day, and we were invited to participate in the three traditional ceremonies.

Midnight Ceremony -Midnight Vigil
Druids gather at sacred sites, such as Stonehenge or other ancient stone circles, to keep vigil through the night. – They light a sacred fire, which symbolizes the sun’s journey and the life-giving energy it provides. Participants engage in chanting, drumming, and storytelling, often sharing myths and legends related to the solstice. This ceremony honors the transition from darkness to light and sets the tone for the following day’s celebrations.

Our midnight ceremony was on a dark, rainy English night, and I had four layers of clothing on, and even though it was June 21, I was freezing. After we walked about two miles in a silent single file, we arrived at a mound in the middle of a field. The Druids gathered in a circle, and we, their guests, filed in behind them, creating an outer circle. After the ceremony, we returned the way that we came.

Sunrise Ceremony – Greeting the Dawn
Our second ceremony began around 3 am. As the sun rose, it aligned perfectly with the Heel Stone, which casts rays through the ancient stones. All the Druids gathered in white robes, symbolizing purity and connection to nature. A horn was sounded to herald the dawn, symbolizing the triumph of light over the darkness. We were then divided into four groups to honor the four elements, and we all faced the direction of the rising sun. The air was filled with the sounds of drums, chanting, and the scent of burning herbs, creating a sacred atmosphere. The ceremony began with an invocation to the sun, thanking it for its life-giving energy and asking for blessings. When the invocation was over, we formed a circle, holding hands, and engaged in rituals such as lighting the central fire, offering libations, or conducting a meditation to honor the Earth and the ancestors. Standing there, I knew that the Druids saw this moment as a time to connect with the cycles of nature, to reflect on personal growth, and to seek guidance for the coming year. This moment was a time of renewal and rebirth, reflecting the new beginnings associated with the solstice. The experience to me was one of unity, reverence, and a profound sense of connection to the ancient traditions and the natural world.

Noon Ceremony
At noon, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, Druids and their guests gather once more for a final ceremony. This ceremony included offerings of flowers, herbs, and other natural items, symbolizing abundance and fertility. We engaged in meditative practices, focusing on personal growth and the harnessing of the sun’s energy for inner strength. The culmination of the day’s rituals involved a communal meal, celebrating the harvest and the community’s bonds.

All three of these ceremonies collectively honor the sun’s journey and the cycle of nature, emphasizing themes of light, growth, and renewal.

Today, over a million people go annually!

The Druids remain a fascinating and mysterious part of history, symbolizing a deep connection to nature and a rich spiritual tradition.

Balancing the Fire of Summer

Michelle Cromer June 9, 2025 Leave a Comment

It is the yang summer season! As we enter the vibrant summer, we are greeted by the radiant energy of the fire element, which is associated with summer and represents warmth, passion, and creativity. It is a time of expansion, growth, and embracing the fullness of life. However, excessive heat and imbalances in the fire element can lead to issues such as restlessness and irritability. Balancing the fire element during this season is not only about finding calm and coolness but also tapping into the fiery, yang aspects that bring vitality and inspiration. Let’s explore how we can harmonize both aspects of the fire element for a balanced and invigorating summer.

Here are seven tips:

Embrace the fire within – Summer is a time of heightened energy and passion. Embrace the fiery, yang aspect of the fire element and tap into your inner drive and power for manifestation and goal execution. Explore new hobbies, artistic pursuits, or projects that ignite your passion and allow your creativity to flourish. This can bring a sense of energized purpose to your life.
Recharge and Rejuvenate – Summer’s vibrant energy can pull us into lots of activities. Find a balance with moments of relaxation and stillness.
Nurture Yin – In all of the yang heat, we must maintain balance by nurturing the yin energy within us. Try restorative yoga, meditation, and deep breathing.
Embrace Cooling Foods – Counterbalance the extra heat in your body with refreshing fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, cucumbers, leafy greens, and citrus fruits.
Stay hydrated – Water is the balancing element for fire. Stay hydrated to maintain the equilibrium within your body. Drink plenty of water.
Create a cool and tranquil environment – Incorporate natural, water-like elements such as water features, blue/green glass, and indoor plants to add a sense of freshness and coolness.
Connect with Nature – Spend time outdoors, bask in the warmth of the sun (with protection), and absorb its nourishing energy. Ground yourself by connecting to the earth; walk barefoot, do some gardening, or simply sit in the grass.

As we embrace the fiery energy of summer, let us honor both the yin and yang aspects of the fire element. Find harmonious balance between action and contemplation, celebration and stillness, passion and tranquility. Align with the rhythms of nature and nourish your heart, ignite your creativity, and cultivate joy in your life.

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