A home can seem beautiful, comfortable and stable while serving as a dwelling place for negative or otherwise offensive energy. Homes are filled with energy that is created by its inhabitants or those who have passed through. Relationships are the pulse of the home—more often than not, it is passive rather than active, because, no one pays particular attention to the energy that has been established. It is when we regard our home as a unique entity that we can understand why it is necessary to pay particular attention to the energy that fills our homes—more accurately the energy that fills our sanctuary.

Stagnant, inhospitable energy can find its way into our dwellings through many avenues. Previous occupants, builders, visitors, and the individuals who maintain a home leave energy imprints. Objects d'art and symbols can also have an effect on the energy. For example: If there are pictures or objects of war displayed, the energy in that room may be heavy with a hostile foreboding quality. When you are aware of all that can influence the energy of your space, you are empowered to create harmonious homes that do more than meet your basic need for shelter.

Paying attention to who and what you invite into your home is one of the easiest ways you can ensure that the energy remains loving, harmonious and supportive. In spite of the fact reality looms, it is possible to keep potentially harmful people and possessions from bringing negative energy into your home. However, you need to take precautions. Keep those whom you think have negative energy from private spaces—such as: bedrooms and meditation areas. While property can be purified through cleansing or smudging you need to protect private or scared areas. During remodeling or construction, Reiki symbols and other positive imagery can be printed on surfaces that will later be covered by walls or flooring. Though hidden, these will continue to attract good energy and cleanse the existent energy. Blessings can also be drawn in plain sight, thus you will be reminded of how your home's energy affects your own.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life." Dr. Dorothy has the unique gift of connecting people with a broad range of profound principles that resonate in the deepest part of their being. She brings awareness to concepts not typically obvious to one's daily thoughts and feelings. http://www.drdorothy.net