Do you have any recommendations for preparing for a home renovation?

I’ve helped many clients with home renovations, and am actually doing my own soon, so I understand that it can be a bit stressful.

One thing that I would recommend before embarking on a renovation is to offer gratitude to your home, as well as your house spirits. We all have spirits, or invisible beings, that help to protect our homes. It’s important to acknowledge these spirits, and have gratitude for all of the support and wonderful energy that they’ve given to you and your family, or anyone else who lives with you.

In feng shui, we talk about the importance of acknowledging your home as you start to make shifts to your space. For instance, your home represents your body. If you’re having health problems, you can look at your home and how it relates to different areas of your body. Your home also supports you in so many ways, so it’s important to acknowledge that support and offer gratitude.

Whether you are preparing for a renovation or not, I invite you to take some time to acknowledge your house spirit. First, meditate in a place in your home that feels like it has a great deal of power and energy. Don’t overthink where this is — your first thought is your best thought. When you think about the center of energy in your home, what comes up? Go to that area in your home. Then say hello to your house spirit, and be friendly, just like you would if you were meeting a new friend. Have curiosity, and offer gratitude. Then think about all the beauty and love that your house spirit has offered you over the years.

The way that you treat your home will be reflected in how your home treats you. This is really a law of the universe. Everything external to you is a mirror to what is going on internally, so I invite you to take a moment to acknowledge your house spirit and offer gratitude to your home.

by Anjie Cho