Texas State U.-San Marcos: Texas State U. students give feng shui a shot.

(From University Wire)

Byline: Maira Garcia

Organizing your space in accordance with the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui can be a very modern approach to living a better life.

Nancy Wesson, who specializes and is certified in Black Sect/Western feng shui, said the practice is more than just arranging furniture. It is a deep symbolic system.

"There is a lot of symbolism in an environment. For example, people who want relationships that are surrounded by artwork and books is a symbolization of'I'm single and I will stay that way,'" Wesson said.

The San Marcos Public Library will be hosting a mini-workshop on feng shui that Wesson will direct. Wesson said it will inform people of feng shui history, where it comes from and the fact that it is a scientific art.

"It will cover basics and give them something to do when they get home," she said. "(The workshop) concentrates on the Western school of Feng Shui, including the sciences of ergonomics and quantum physics, as opposed to compass directions." According to Wesson, one's environment is a reflection of the inner and outer life. Feng shui works to achieve harmony through place and arrangement of space. The literal translation of feng shui is "wind and water." Wesson said feng shui is a system that uses environment to achieve life goals, reduce stress and bring enjoyment to one's life. Her company, Focus on Space, works to provide such harmony in homes, businesses and real estate planning.