Virtually everything has an energetic quality.

The concept of chi, or life force, can make your understanding of energy became much more concrete.

Chi is essentially energy, but it’s experienced through the senses.

Dana Claudat

Color, form, sound, touch, temperature, and scent all are felt as chi.

Here are nine ways to direct some chi into your space and help keep positive vibes flowing.

erase the air.

Open your windows and let the circulation flow.

Deep clean.

Where there’s dirt and dust, theres stagnation.

Stagnation is what happens when energy flow gets blocked.

For example, acupuncture eliminates stagnation within your body, restoring optimal flow and balance.

Cleaning does the same for your home.

Add color.

Every color brings a different energy to a space.

Banish bad memories.

This philosophy can help you pare down your belongings to solely the things you absolutely love.

Put up some art.

If a piece of art moves your spirit, it should go on a wall.

Pamper your pets.

When your animal family is happy, your home springs to life.

Long walks in nature, new toys, fresh-baked treatsall of these make a pet’s life extra-radiant!

Add soft materials.

The modern world has enough hard edges.

Studies show that touching soft objects increases our sense of comfort and security.

Turn on music.

Music hashealing and therapeutic qualitiesand canincrease dopamine, reduce anxiety, and so much more.

Get creative.

And last but not least, create something!

An art practice will help you to heal, balance, and spur change in your life.