Inspired by Feng Shui, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up & Personal Experience
I started applying the principles from The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up around 2015, and it was — quite literally — life-changing. I had a beautifully decorated home, but I often felt like I needed to make some changes, and I came across this book. The book didn’t just help me organize my space; it shifted the way I related to my home, my belongings, and even my daily energy. It felt like something clicked into place — like I had created space not just on my shelves but in my life. I learned how to make a home that is nurturing and inspires growth in all areas of our lives. This was a life-changing experience.
During that time, I also started learning about Feng Shui. What surprised me most is how similar the two approaches are in spirit. Both honor the idea that your home is a reflection of your inner world, and it also works the other way around; your home energy can create chaos in your inner world. The difference is that Feng Shui offers more detailed principles — a more profound, layered understanding of how energy flows through a space.
That said, in this article, I want to keep things very simple. This is the first significant step: creating an energy-driven home that feels good to be in. No complicated rules or diagrams. Just practical, soulful shifts that can change the way our space supports us — starting now.
Why This Works: Because Everything is Energy
Everything — absolutely everything — is energy.
Now, let’s look at this scientifically proven fact:
“Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.”
— First Law of Thermodynamics (Joule & Clausius)
This fundamental truth applies not only to physics but to the energy in our homes. The energy in your space is always in motion — shifting, building, stagnating, or flowing. Our role is to guide that transformation with intention.
The objects in your home, the way your furniture is arranged, the clutter in your drawers, and even the artwork on your walls — they all carry an energetic imprint. And just like people, spaces can uplift you, drain you, or leave you feeling stuck.
When your home feels chaotic or heavy, it’s not just a visual problem — it’s an energetic one. An energy-driven home brings intention, lightness, and clarity to your space and life. You start feeling more aligned, more at ease, more supported. It’s like breathing better air — invisible but deeply impactful.
What Is an Energy-Driven Home?
An energy-driven home is a space that flows in harmony with your life. It’s not about perfection or expensive design. It’s about how your home feels.
This type of home supports your well-being on a deeper level. Meaningful objects, transparent surfaces, natural movement, and thoughtful placement energize it. An energy-driven home is alive — not static. It evolves as your life becomes.
And most importantly, it invites you to live more consciously — not surrounded by things you tolerate, but by things that support and inspire you.
The Connection to Feng Shui
Feng Shui’s central basic concept is energy. This ancient Chinese art of arranging your living spaces to create a flow of positive energy (or chi) is based on a similar concept to the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It recognizes that the way energy moves through your home affects your health, relationships, creativity, and prosperity.
Feng Shui teaches that when energy stagnates, life stagnates as well. And when energy flows freely, life opens up.
What I’ve learned is that the most beautiful homes — with picture-perfect kitchens or designer furniture — can still feel cold or lifeless if they lack a sense of energy. A big, luxurious kitchen doesn’t nurture anyone if it’s never used for cooking or eating at home.
An energy-driven home goes beyond looks. It’s about warmth, intention, and movement — the energy you feel when you walk in.
How to Create an Energy-Driven Home in 4 Simple Steps
1. Walk Through Your Home Like a Guest
Start at the entrance. Pause.
How do you feel? Does the space welcome you or stress you out?
Your entrance sets the energetic tone for the entire home. Walk slowly through each room. Pay attention to how each area makes you feel — not just how it looks. Your body’s reaction is your compass.
Personal tip: Add an eye-catching console table and elegant mirror at the entrance. This way, energy doesn’t leave as fast as it enters; it pauses and moves slowly.
2. Marie Kondo Your Space — Gently
Let go of anything you don’t use or love. Keep what sparks joy.
This isn’t about minimalism or modernism — it’s about emotional clarity. I still own old items that bring me deep happiness. Sentimental, functional, or beautiful — if it supports your energy, keep it. If it drains you or adds noise, release it. You might need to apply tough love if you’ve been holding onto something, thinking “just in case.”
3. Clean & Organize, Fully
Even if it takes weeks, clean and organize every single part of your home: closets, drawers, forgotten shelves.
Deep cleaning creates an energy shift. It’s not just about dust — it’s about reclaiming clarity and purpose. Make it a meditative process. Play music, open windows, light a candle. You’re refreshing your home’s energy.
I took close to 8 weeks the first time I started practicing this method. Now, revisiting takes less than a week.
4. Maintain the Flow
Once your space feels aligned, maintenance becomes sacred.
If you’re struggling to keep things tidy, it’s a sign you held on to things that aren’t supporting you. Refinement is ongoing — and that’s okay. Revisit each space with fresh eyes regularly and adjust as needed.
A Final Thought
Your home is not just where you live — it’s where your energy lives. It reflects your past and shapes your future.
Creating an energy-driven home isn’t about doing it all at once or doing it “perfectly.” It’s about starting the process, tuning in, and treating your space with the same care you give to the people and dreams you love.
Small changes can bring significant shifts. And over time, those shifts create a life that feels as beautiful as it looks.
