Well, hello there and welcome back. My name is Stephanie Safarian and you are

listening to episode 157 of the Sustainable Minimalist podcast. On today's

show we are discussing the ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui and more

specifically we are discussing how some of Feng Shui's principles can amplify the minimalist

principles we are all seeking to create in our homes.

Now, Feng Shui is about arranging our living spaces in a way that creates balance with nature.

The goal is to invite positive energy inside

so that ultimately you feel energized.

And even if you think that the concepts of energy forces and the five elements are two out there,

2 Pie and the Sky for you, know that Feng Shui's design principles can be quite practical in their implication

so that your home both functions better and reduces your mental load.

Today I am speaking with Brooke Lervoy. Brooke is an interior designer and a professional home stager who incorporates Feng Shui into her

client's homes because she believes that we benefit when we connect with our homes.

She believes also that our living spaces can and should nurture, not clutter the mind.

And so Brooke is on the show today to explain exactly how

Feng Shui can help our homes do just that.

Now before we get into today's interview,

I thought it would be super fun to start with what

Funk Chui is not by offering up a quick little quiz.

And by the way, back in my days as a teacher we would never

call this a quiz we would have called it a pre-assessment but anyway in this

pre-assessment I am going to make 10 statements, and I want you to decide whether or not the

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