Teresa Bockhold Interior Design, Feng Shui and Fine Art
Balancing Act 05/15/2011
 

“My altar is a quiet place off my bedroom. Because it’s east-facing, this room receives morning light, bringing with it the sunrise and the hope of each new day. I’ve balanced the room by incorporating elements of nature. A two-tiered dresser houses my altar. On the central lower level of the dresser, I’ve placed a marble vessel with water and a fresh flower and a candle. Higher up, a yin-yang wooden candleholder holds two candles, reminding me of life’s polarities and the power of choice, balance, and harmony. I light these candles to symbolically activate these principles in my daily life.”
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  1. Everything in the universe has a unique vibration and a personal, cultural, and emotional association. So style, placement, materials, lighting, shapes, symbols, and colour will evoke different feelings for different folks depending on their personal nature and preferences. Understanding your nature is key to making relevant and meaningful selections.
  2. No home with clutter will ever inspire quiet contemplation. Cluttered spaces create cluttered minds. What we see, we think about. Sacred space should be free of distracting items. Only that which inspires should be visible. Be vigilant in this respect. Clear is as clear does.
  3. Placement of a personal or sacred object can be a simple but powerful invitation to go deep and reflect. I have created a personal altar for my own daily use. However, you can purposely place other significant images and objects into the decor throughout your home as gentle and periodic nudges to stay present as you move through the house. These items will capture your eye and shift your mood as you pass them—a gentle cue to take a deep breath or tune in.
  4. What if you have only a tiny space to spare? It’s simple to create a sacred space on a very small scale. A round metal container filled with water and flowers with a stone or a crystal and a lit candle can be placed on any surface and will bring in the five elements of nature.
  5. To accommodate an even smaller space, hang an object of inspiration on a wall; a picture or poster encompassing the five elements can create a powerful sacred focus. Or place a small item or simple vignette on any surface. A subtly lit sculpture, for example, can become the focus for contemplation and renewal.


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“A home acts as a blueprint for the life we live, or indeed wish to live,” says feng shui expert Teresa Bockhold. “I help clients create an environment that supports every aspect and aspiration of their lives in a profound way.” Principles from ancient and contemporary cultures support the notion of an intimate relationship between the heart and mind and the place called home.

 “Thoughts create our reality,” says Bockhold, “so there is no better place to begin this process than at our own front door.” Crossing the threshold brings new opportunities to support or shift personal patterns and conditions. With her clients, Bockhold explains how their home and its contents reflect their innermost feelings and beliefs, limiting or increasing potential for success in all their endeavors. She makes recommendations for short- and long-term adjustments to their physical environment that will have the potential to create a more healthy, meaningful and abundant life. “It’s very rewarding to see the changes in my client’s lives once they make the mind/body/environment connection. People are instantly motivated to adjust their home or office space to support their personal transformations. Once they start to see results, the real fun begins!” To achieve the best home environment, Bockhold suggests many elements must be synthesized into a harmonious whole. As a fine artist, she recognizes that choosing room colours is an art in itself. Each colour resonates with distinct associations, physical and psychological, affecting mood and function. “Much of my work involves bringing the perfect colour palette to each space, inside and out,” she says. 

Designing space is a personal journey with universal implications. By making conscious and authentic choices, the spirit flows outward and returns in kind. This is the essence and power of feng shui, a philosophy that is over 3,000 years old, whose wisdom is available to everyone.

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