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The Magic of Ritual and Feng Shui - by Helen and Jay James FENG SHUI: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CREATING A LIFE OF BALANCE - by Helen and James Jay- Get Rid Of Clutter Fast and Easy With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it, there are some things that we don’t like to do either because we think they are hard or we don’t know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my daughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Create a Healthier Spring With Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsAh, beautiful spring; sunshine, blossoms and flowering plants. How can this season be anything but positive energy? But for so many of us, spring is allergy season, presenting a catch-22 situation of wanting to be outdoors more but suffering for it. From pollen, cut grass and ragweed, what ...
Views: 1301 - How To Organize Now For More Summer Fun Later - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marilyn BohnSpring organizing gives you the jump on summer fun. 8 valuable tips will have you organized in no time. It is such a gorgeous spring day I washed my car. I will wonder where I am now that I don’t have to look out of windows covered with smudged gunk the tires spray on the windows and rear ...
Views: 1301 - 8 Must-Have Tips For Holiday Clutter Clearing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI like the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”. It is upbeat and happy and something I can sing along with. Santa makes a list and checks it twice. If you have ever sewed this is the advice given to sewers—“measure twice, cut once”. When you leave your house I bet you check to make sure you ...
Views: 1299 - Create Positive Energy When Remodeling - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAre you contemplating or in various stages of remodeling, restoring or refurbishing your home? Would you like to remodel but find just the thought of it is overwhelming? Are there specific things you wish to accomplish besides laying new flooring and new counter tops such as creating a balanced ...
Views: 1298 - 2012 Feng Shui tips - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Mariko FisherOn a physical level Feng Shui is practical and identifies areas of toleration and frustration in our spaces that affect our senses of sight, smell, touch and hearing. The fundamentals cover facets like de-cluttering; air flow; sun direction; and furniture size, shape and colour. This can be fun ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Tactile Qualities of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoIn feng shui you hear a lot about positive and negative chi. But…what is chi anyway? Basically, all things are comprised of chi or energy. It is the invisible life-force that is present in everything that exists in nature, connecting the yang energy of heaven with the yin energy of earth. ...
Views: 1296 - Classical Feng Shui: How Do I Know if I Need Feng Shui? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerYou’ve tried everything: you’ve used best practices in your business, you’ve tried to work things out at home. But no matter what you do, things either stay “stuck,” or they stay out of control. Often, when nothing you do is working you need to address the unseen energies shaping your ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Is Your Envirenment Supporting Your Personal Development Journey? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Ib'nallah Kazi“All the world is a stage,” but in the drama that is your life you continually being cast as an extra. You get to walk through the set, participate in a bar room brawl and every now and then you even get some lines, like: ‘good evening Sir, may I take your coat.’ Needless to say, your sick ...
Views: 1290 - EVALUATE YOUR SPACE - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Judith RyanJust as it is almost next to impossible for us to honestly see ourselves objectively, it can be doubly difficult for us to judge our home’s initial impact on others! Why? Because we become so accustomed to all the sights, sounds, and smells of our home. They become second nature to us. ...
Views: 1286 - FENG SHUI FOR THE OFFICE: How to write ROCK YOUR WORLD at work and maximize flow and harmony in your professional life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsAs the rock classic by Queen reminds, Feng Shui can ROCK YOU… through good times and rocky times, alike. Feng Shui can energize you and fill your being and your world with the flow and movement of the best rock ballads or the slowest slow dances. Whatever energy you desire to be amplified can ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Remove It and Move On Spring Cleaning with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Susan TartaglinoNature is beautiful in its imperfections and seems to express itself most fervently with the arrival of Spring. Life wakes up from the deep sleep of winter and everything comes alive. People just can’t wait to shed layers of clothing and feel the warmth of the sun on their skin. Nature ...
Views: 1284 - Propane Water Heater More Cost Effective To Operate - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThere are numerous reasons that some homeowners are choosing a propane water heater, primarily among them is the cost of operation as well as recovery time. Most households with a propane water heater have do not have choices available to supply their home's hot water and if natural gas is not ...
Views: 1279 - Feng Shui Synchronicity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIf you haven’t yet started the process of putting Feng Shui Principles into effect in your life and in your surroundings, you probably haven’t yet experienced the powers and transformations they can truly create for you. And if you have, you may have noticed a certain synchronicity that has ...
Views: 1275 - Powerful Intentions for Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithDo you love to crawl into bed at night because your sheets are soft and cozy? When you grab a pan in the morning to scramble some eggs, is the pan easy to find? Do you love the color of your bathroom? Your Living Space Look around your home and ask yourself, “How do I feel when I’m in this ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - What's your clutter keeping you from? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2004 from Linda DessauSo you might be asking – what is clutter and why should I care about it? Clutter is essentially anything you don't need, don't want and get no joy from seeing. There might be 100's of items in your home or office right now that could be cleared away. The cost of having a lot of clutter around ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Feng Shui For Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Linda BinnsAn ancient practice is enjoying a renaissance in Western culture. Feng Shui (pronounced “fung schway”) has its roots in Chinese culture and has been used for centuries by people seeking to improve their lives through the use of color, materials and object placement in order to invite positive ...
Views: 1268 - How To Create Places That Feel Like Home - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Figen GencoPART I. Uncluttering with Feng Shui Through the many years of working with people one- on- one in their living and working environments, and as groups in classroom settings; I observed an unchanging rule. When people are in balanced and harmonious environments, they are much happier. They work ...
Views: 1264 - Healing Your Family - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyHopefully when a person thinks about family, they feel warm and loved unconditionally. We all know that unfortunately that isn’t always the case. If you feel like your family and home could stand to be more accommodating to the goals you have in mind for your family, it may be time to consider ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - 5 Tips on How to Choose the Best House Cleaning Service - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Elaine PittmonCleaning the house and keeping it this way is sometimes a difficult task, especially if you have children or work all the time! You can make everything easier by finding the best cleaning. Well, finding a good and reliable cleaning service is more difficult! However, this is impossible. With a ...
Views: 1257 - Feng Shui in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Susan TartaglinoWe often think of incorporating feng shui to gain a sense of peace and harmony where we live, but what about our work environments? According to Wikipedia, the definition of workplace stress is: ‘The harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when there is a poor match between job ...
Views: 1257 - Who is Your Ideal Client? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinYou're probably thinking, "I know who my clients are, why do I need to determine who my Ideal Client is and why should I care?" Many of us, as we develop our businesses, find ourselves accepting any and all work that comes our way. Some of it pleasant, rewarding and fulfilling. And some it ...
Views: 1256 - Feng Shui Colors For Attracting Love - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Ken LauherWhether you’re looking to attract love or maintain a strong relationship, Feng Shui can play a large role. The layout, design, décor and even color scheme in your bedroom can affect your love life. Here are some colors, depending on your personal tastes and relationship goals, which may work ...
Views: 1254 - Book Review: Wake Up ... Live the Life you Love ... Finding Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a practice with a 5,000 year history of improving lives by working with unseen energies that affect your finances, health and relationships. Feng Shui also includes managing the effects of visible ...
Views: 1253 - Comfy & Cozy: 5 Things That Make Any House into a Home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Dixie SomersMaybe you're moving into a new house. Maybe you're struggling to feel comfortable in the one that you already own. The good news is that you don't have to feel alienated in your own home; with these five tips, you can transform any living space into a cozy, comfortable domain that you can call ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Feng Shui & the I Ching - by Many think Feng Shui is a religion or merely Chinese Folk Beliefs. These misconceptions are why most are unaware that Feng Shui is actually an environmental science as complex as Acupuncture. Belief is not required for Feng Shui's elemental remedies to improve your health, relationships or ...
Views: 1251 - Regain Your Relationship Mojo - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyEven if you're deeply in love with your partner, there will be times when it feels like you are miles apart. This is natural, but that doesn't make it any less uncomfortable. To help you maintain a healthy and peaceful relationship, you can use Feng Shui. As with any relationship, energy shifts ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Feng Shui for Women of this Century - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Yvonne PhillipsWhat we read and have heard throughout our lives from the women who came before us seems to confirm that mid-life for the typical American female is time of extraordinary stress. Not only are the physiological challenges at times hard to manage and understand, never mind mediate, the confluence ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Feng Shui, The Original Green Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffRenewable or sustainable energy, climate change and environmental pollution are in the headlines daily. Are you considering a shift to a greener lifestyle and making changes in your home to bring it into more harmony with the environment? Is it time to take action on your thoughts? Should you ...
Views: 1248 - How to create She Space just for you! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Tracey JewelWe as women have to be so many things for so many people and all in one day! We need our own space at the end of the day to come “home to” Whether that’s a diva den, a she space, a hello haven or just our perfect place, here are 6 great ideas to choose from to create a "she space" style that ...
Views: 1245 - Boost Your Earning Power - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Candace CzarnyIf you wish to improve your performance at work and move ahead in your career employ the principles of Feng Shui to change the atmosphere of your office or desk area. By helping you alter the atmosphere of any environment, making it more pleasant to spend time in, Feng Shui you will make you ...
Views: 1243(3 votes) - How Feng Shui Can Help in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsWith living amidst a challenged economy, everyone is looking for innovative ways to either increase or just maintain a steady income. The question so many are now asking is what can be done at a personal level to create our “own economy” and thrive? Solutions can arrive from thinking ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Feng Shui Real Estate - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Carole ProvenzaleI have had the pleasure of speaking to Real Estate Agents about the benefits of applying Feng Shui into house sales and attracting listings for years now. They have a profound interest, now more then ever, on the ancient principles we have been using for years to get that house off the market ...
Views: 1241 - Tune Out, Unplug, and GO! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Michelle HastingsAlright, I know what you’re thinking. We’ve all thought it before. It’s that plague of “I want to, but I can’t because _________.” It’s happened to the best of us and I guarantee it’s a monster that will always loom in the shadows of our ambitions. This is particularly true when it comes to your ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Nourish the Heart of Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Candace CzarnyColor Your Kitchen with Feng Shui While the bathroom may be the most used room in a home, the kitchen is the next most often used room. The Kitchen is the heart of the home and is where we build and develop chi energy and loose chi. As we all need to eat, the kitchen becomes the place where ...
Views: 1238(16 votes) - Nourish the Heart of Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Candace CzarnyColor Your Kitchen with Feng Shui While the bathroom may be the most used room in a home, the kitchen is the next most often used room. The Kitchen is the heart of the home and is where we build and develop chi energy and loose chi. As we all need to eat, the kitchen becomes the place where ...
Views: 1238(16 votes) - The Importance Of Mountain Dragon - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Jon SimIn Feng Shui, there is a saying – Mountain govern Man, Water govern Wealth Wealth obviously refers to money and assets. Man refers to you; the health, wisdom, emotions, and human relationship of one’s. In simple, mountain refers to human luck while water, wealth luck. Now, what is ...
Views: 1238 - 8 Feng Shui ways to help our planet….. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Nancy Bidigare8 Feng Shui ways to help our planet….. 1. Start a garden, the positive energy it creates is enormous…. Not only because of the healthy energy it gives your family when you eat its’ bounty, but that growing, fruitful energy is good for the whole neighborhood. Plus, it will save you money and ...
Views: 1237 - What’s Your Clutter Costing You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Hellen ButtigiegAre you feeling stuck? Having trouble deciding what you want out of life? Lacking the focus and energy to take action towards your goals? It’s not you - it’s your clutter (those things that have very little if any real value to you). We’ve all heard about how clutter can prevent our home ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Creating the Home of Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Kathleen Ellis5 Steps to Creating the Home of Your Dreams Whether your home consists of 2 rooms or 20, your home should make you smile, feel like a big warm hug and be the place for you that you’d rather be than anywhere else! As you go about the process of making your house your home don’t be as concerned ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Feeling Out of Balance? Create Balance With Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAre you feeling out of balance, facing piles of unfinished projects, mounting financial indebtedness, or experiencing wellness issues that just won’t go away? If what you are doing to remedy these problems isn’t working, use Feng Shui principles to find balance and create new energy to attract ...
Views: 1235 - Good Luck Prescription - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Candace CzarnyEveryone feels down on their luck from time to time. Bad luck can range from the the most minuscule things such as a misplaced sock, to more serious and important aspects of your life, such as job promotions or romantic relationships. Perhaps you give everything your best effort, but nothing ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - How Classical Feng Shui Can Strengthen Your Cash Flow - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn this weak economy, it simply takes longer to close deals. In fact, I'm hearing from more and more business people who are frustrated that even customers who are still in a strong financial position seem to be in a holding mode - waiting to see what happens before they make any decisions. ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Healing Architecture - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I practiced as an Architect for fifteen years and have been practicing holistic healing for six years. I was hoping some day these two areas of expertise will come together, but instead I am feeling confused and restless. I have been meditating for several years too, but can not seem ...
Views: 1231 - Art, Fashion and Feng Shui Increase Positive Energy - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffWhat do Fine art, Feng Shui and Fashion have in common, besides the letter F? They are all about energy. Artwork can provide you the kind of energy that can make you happy or sad; be uplifting or depressing. They are also categories that fall under: “one size doesn’t fit all.” Art needs to ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Feng Shui for the Spouse or Partner in a Military Family - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsThe constant worry, separation anxiety and practical challenges of running a home that may be moved several times during the deployment of a military spouse is a chronic and cumbersome circumstance that befalls many of the millions of US armed service families. Transience, separation and ...
Views: 1229 - Staying In Hotels- The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Ellie MarshallTraveling and visiting new parts of the world is something that most of my clients love to do. Yet, having a restful stay and sleep in a hotel is not always that easy to accomplish. Try the following Feng Shui tips to assist you in feeling at home and comfortable in your new hotel environment. ...
Views: 1229 - The Secrets of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffIs there a Feng Shui, Chocolate Killer Cake, and Hot Red Sports Car Connection? Does it feel like you are out of sync with the world or the world is out of sync with you? Are you beginning to question whether tomorrow will ever be better? Do questions like this haunt you every time another ...
Views: 1229 - Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all start the New Year with good intentions. How many of us have resolved to get organized, exercise more or lose weight, starting on Jan. 1? These extremely common – and truly beneficial – resolutions are some of the hardest to keep, often because they require fundamental changes in ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Understanding Harmony - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jalendu Vaidyavastu-science: western countries The science of Vastushastra originated and developed in Asia over more than 2000 years ago. Vastushastra was developed according to the human needs and necessities of the South Asian people living in that period of time. It is also known as Sthapatya ...
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