Finding stability when life feels wobbly.
When the earth beneath you feels unsolid.
This year has been a page-turner for my family, and as a result, it’s become a big transition year. At times, the foundation we built to support ourselves felt shaky—like quicksand or shifting plates under our feet. Transition can be uncomfortable, but then something happens: the challenge shifts into a solution, and the path forward reveals itself.
Much like the Hero’s Journey described by Joseph Campbell (and the structure behind so many of our favorite stories and movies), the hero has a call to adventure, faces adversity, makes a choice, remembers their power, and—ta da!—the triumphant ending arrives.
But today’s story time is a little different. Instead of sharing every detail of my family’s Hero’s Journey this past year, I want to share what we leaned into for support when the foundation we knew felt unsteady—so you can take inspiration, pull what resonates, and apply it to your own Hero’s Journey.
What I did during the biggest transition year of our family’s life:
1. I made space for expansion.
I took up more space in my office and in our bedroom. We moved our bed into command and made sure my husband and I had equal space on either side. Before, I had only a narrow path to my side of the bed. Now, we both have room to flow around and through the space.
In my office, I moved a bookshelf and a big sofa that had been blocking energy. Now I can see my books, my altar, and all the things that inspire me from my desk—which I also moved to the center of the room. The sofa found a new home in our bedroom, creating a second lounge spot that isn’t the living room.
Why this matters: When you’re taking on a new career or growing a business, you need actual space for it in your environment. A tiny desk = limited space for ideas and opportunities to land. Unequal space around the bed = uneven energy in the relationship. Your bedroom sets the tone for partnership, so creating balance there supports both partners equally.
2. I anchored with earth and sparked with fire.
I added grounding earth energy with a pile of rocks at our front door, a bowl of stones in my daughter’s room, and heavier furniture positioned to anchor each space.
Then I upgraded our art to reflect our values, desires, and vision—all with pops of red. Some pieces had bold lettering, others had just a touch, but every piece carried that fire spark.
I also found globe lamps that shift colors, so we can adjust the light depending on mood or what we need energetically.
Why this matters: Earth energy is grounding and stabilizing—exactly what you need when life feels wobbly. It reassures you that the next step is safe and supported. Fire energy is visibility. It turns the lights on, shows the path, and ignites momentum. For me, starting a new business meant I needed to be more visible. Fire energy gave me that spark.
3. I moved my body and fueled it better.
You might be thinking: what does this have to do with Feng Shui? Actually—everything. Your personal chi is either the game-changer or the thing holding you back.
You can do all the Feng Shui remedies, but if you’re not moving your body, fueling it well, and paying attention to the energy you consume (food, media, conversations), your chi will lag—and that directly influences your life.
For me, movement wakes up my intuition. Eating better makes me feel lighter, stronger, and more confident in my choices. The ripple effect is real: when you tend to your energy, everything else aligns.
Why this matters: Your energy is the highest currency. What you watch, eat, listen to, speak, and spend time on shapes your vibration. Align those choices with what you want—and watch what unfolds.
Each situation is different. Every life challenge or goal has its own recipe. But the energy all around you is available to help influence the outcome.
