How we start the morning depends on how the rest of the day goes. According to Vastu Shastra, our mind and surrounding environment are very sensitive in the morning. Therefore, one should avoid seeing or doing certain things to avoid negative energy.
**Avoid looking at these things as soon as you wake up in the morning**
According to Vastu, looking at certain things as soon as you wake up in the morning is considered inauspicious and can affect the energy of the day.
* **Mirror:** Do not look at your reflection in the mirror as soon as you wake up in the morning. It is believed that this brings negative energy, which can make the beginning of the day stressful.
* **Stopped clock:** After getting up from bed, one should not see a stopped or broken clock in the house. In Vastu, it is considered a sign of bad luck and obstruction in progress in life.
* **Dirty utensils:** It is considered inauspicious to see dirty utensils from last night in the kitchen first thing in the morning. It is believed that this brings financial problems and poverty.
* **Shadow:** Seeing your own or someone else’s shadow as soon as you wake up in the morning can cause mental stress and fights.
* **Dustbin or broom:** Seeing or cleaning a dustbin as soon as you wake up in the morning is considered inauspicious. Therefore, it is better to do the cleaning at night itself.
* **Stomping your feet:** While getting up from the bed, do not stomp your feet loudly or get up in anger. Earth is considered the form of mother; So, start your day with peace and gratitude.
**What to do for a positive start?**
Vaastu and ancient texts suggest some measures to make the day energetic and successful:
* **Karagre Vasate Lakshmi:** After waking up in the morning, gently rub your palms together and place them on your face. This ancient method helps in transmission of positive energy.
* **Remembrance of God:** Start your day with meditation and prayer to your favorite God. This calms the mind and provides the necessary strength to work throughout the day.
* **Expressing gratitude:** Salute Mother Earth while getting up from bed. Be thankful for the new day.