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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- The Spirit of Generosity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Laurie BornsteinWhat is the essence of Feng Shui? Is it clearing clutter? Rearranging your furniture? Purchasing a special object or ‘cure’? Feng Shui is about all those things, but none of those things represent the essential quality of Feng Shui. You’ve probably heard me say, “Feng Shui isn’t about the stuff, ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - The Truth About Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Logynn NorthrhipThere’s something that I want to explain about Feng Shui. It is not necessarily something that you do once and never again. Once you get the hang of it, it will become as natural to you as breathing. It is, at its most basic, a heightened form of observation. You learn to observe your spaces ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Tips On How To Choose Dining Tables - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Annie DeakinDining tables add warmth and style to your home and provide a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. The holidays are coming up soon and your dining table will be that special place to celebrate. There are a large variety of dining tables available today that will be a match any ...
Views: 1090(2 votes) - Tips to Stimulate your Financial Freedom using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneHere are 7 tips to stimulate financial freedom. They can also benefit your Relationship desires, your vibrant Health, and your other most treasured desires. Choose whichever feels the most necessary to you. Of course, you can do all of them. However, my intention in sharing them is to ease your ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Top 10 Feng Shui Office Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimWhen I was first contacted on behalf of Canon Europe last fall to prepare a report on how to use Feng Shui to aid office stress, as a Feng Shui Master I was sincerely thrilled that a giant technology corporation would acknowledge such an ancient science like Feng Shui to help find a cure for ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - Use In-Between Times to Create Good Fortune and Prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you living "in-between times?" Are you living in a gap and not sure whether you should look back or move forward? For example, are you in-between jobs, in-between relationships, in-between major holidays when nothing gets done in the workplace or in-between the ending of the old year and the ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - Using Feng Shui to Harness the Power of Your Intention - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2003 from Vicky WhiteMaster Lin Yun, founder of Black Hat Tibetan Feng Shui, has stated that making Feng Shui enhancements without intention, is only 10% effective. However, add intention and you'll get a 120% improvement! If you listen to successful people talk about what makes them successful, one of the ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - What is Feng Shui / Can it help? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairWhat is Feng Shui? Where Intention Goes - Energy Flows Feng Shui is a spiritual practice which helps us look at our environment and see more clearing where we need work internally. In my practice of Feng Shui I use these principles to help you clear the obstructions and obsticles ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - What Your Home Reveals About Your Life! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Rupal Mehta TurnerYour personal energy field is constantly interacting with your surroundings. Nowhere is the reflection of your inner life revealed more clearly than in your home. The fascinating thing is that by changing the outer reflection — how a room looks and feels, for instance — you actually have the ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - 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) - Your Bed May Be The Culprit For What Ails You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ...
Views: 1173(4 votes) - Your Buying Guide For A Desk - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Annie DeakinFor a person who is buying furniture for the first time, it can seem to be a very monotonous and tiring task even to decide which shop to buy it from. A good idea would probably be to contact an interior designer or someone like that who will help you in deciding the furniture and give valuable ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - Your Empowering Days for October 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstR & B singer Jimmy sang from his Soul when once upon a time he offered that “if you want to be happy for the rest of your life. Never make a pretty woman your wife.” Well, I don’t know about that but I do know that October can bring some ugly relationship energies to the fore no matter what ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Creating Sacred Space in Your Home - Let Nature Be Your Guide! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXAre you in search of "down to earth" home decorating ideas that create an ambience of serene beauty, contemplation and inner peace? If so, the answer is revealed outside your doorstep! When stepping into nature and observing its myriad of colors, shapes, patterns and textures; decorating with ...
Views: 2137(4 votes) - How to Personalize Your Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Chriss BarrYou’ll often see articles on the web, tips on Twitter and YouTube videos telling you how to set up your feng shui in your home or your office. This advice ranges from how to de-clutter to where to set up the Love & Romance area in your home to attract a partner. What you won’t find is feng ...
Views: 2681(4 votes) - With Zen in Mind - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXThe key precept to a Zen inspired home is “less is more.” Zen is space, cleanliness and order. Space absent of element is as important as the elements that immerse into it. Space allows the elements within to unite in connectivity and invites us to focus, contemplate, meditate, create, breathe ...
Views: 3310(4 votes) - Dining Tables And Focal Points - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Annie DeakinWhen you use dining tables as focal points to decorate with it's a great way to come up with a look for your room. Of course you will need to get that dining table first and work out from there. So before you buy that table keep in mind the following things. They will help you avoid decorating ...
Views: 1054(3 votes) - Create Personal Stability and Security - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffIs maintaining a positive attitude at the top of your “will do” list today? Are you finding it more and more difficult to go to work, look for a job or encourage others? According to a leading communications strategist the negative economy and discord in government has actually changed the way ...
Views: 2313(5 votes) - 5 Ideas For Getting Rid Of Clutter That Will Make Your Day - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne of my goals in life was never to quilt. All of that changed one beautiful rainy day at Cape Mears Lighthouse in Oregon. I bought a package with 12 lighthouse quilt blocks in their lovely tincy- tiny gift shop. I love lighthouses so these called out to me. I planned on asking my friend who ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Everything You Need To Know When Searching For Duvet Covers - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Annie DeakinYou're out searching for duvet covers. Which duvet cover is the right one? There are many things you need to look for when buying duvet covers. Some questions to ask yourself as you decide to buy one may include, what is the size of the duvet covers you need to buy. What style do I want? What ...
Views: 2618(2 votes) - Feng Shui for a Beautiful Wedding - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsApplying its Practical Wisdom for a Balanced and Harmonized Ceremony With another wedding season upon us, the eyes of the world will be watching the most spectacular ceremony in a long time with the royal wedding of William and Kate. It`s a reminder of how lavish an occasion the exchanging of ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Feng Shui Room Rules© for Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Laurie Bornstein1.You only have one opportunity to make a first impression - and it’s outside. Create a dynamic sense of welcome by making sure your front door is energetic, attracts attention, and is uplifting. How can you do this? The easiest way is with color. Consider painting your front door a ...
Views: 2548(2 votes) - Four Strategies to Balance Home and Work - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you already dealing with an overly hectic daily schedule or the added time crush of holiday commitments? Can you keep up with life's challenges on a macro level and find balance between your home life, work life, kids' lives and still find time for you without added stress and ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Getting A Dining Table When You Redecorate Or Renovate - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Annie DeakinWe all need to have changes happen in our lives these days. We all need new things. Even if the things are not new, and are second hand, we just need to surround ourselves with unfamiliar things every now and again. This is why we, as humans, will feel a sudden need to redecorate our homes. We ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Picture Perfect Strategies for Attracting Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you looking for easy yet inexpensive ideas to sell your home when your income or financial future depends on it? The key is attracting buyers, and there are dos and don’ts that can make a significant difference. According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of home buyers ...
Views: 2045(4 votes) - Protecting Your Wood Dining Tables Protects Your Investment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Annie DeakinYour dining tables bring style and warmth to your home and they are an investment. To protect your investment and your wood tables you can use a very simple technique that is not costly and is fairly easy to do. This will keep your wood from damage over the years. There are a few basic ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - Treasure Boxes and Wealth Bowls - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinIn Feng Shui, we often use objects to support our intention for change in our life. These objects can be anything that we find either compelling, beautiful or inspiring. The object itself doesn't have to be any one specific thing, it only has to meet all or some of the criteria above. ...
Views: 3902(2 votes) - What Is Behind The Idea Of The Dining Table? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Annie DeakinThe dining table has become a piece of furniture that is just expected to be within each kitchen, and today there are so many different kinds to choose from that we are most definitely spoiled, especially when we look at what other people used in order to eat their meals, this of course is after ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - Calculating Your Feng Shui Ming Gua - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Elena NicholsonThe direction in which a person sleeps or does other prolonged activities is very important. Each person has his or her own energy, which in Feng-Shui is called a number of “Gua”, also known as your “Ming Gua”. It is easily calculated. Based on that number, people are further separated into two ...
Views: 4642(3 votes) - Feng Shui Art -- How does it make you feel? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneWhat words come to mind as you view this collage? What feelings does it stimulate? The answers to those two questions asked about a potential new purchase of art let you know what it symbolizes for you. What art means to you is far more important than what the artist intended to ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Home Performance Audits are Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSavvy homeowners realize that we are working in a new economy. Instead of moving, they are looking at home repairs, maintenance and home improvements as the best option for investing in their homes. Not only are savvy homeowners investing in repairs and remodeling but there is a major ...
Views: 2190(3 votes) - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 2053(3 votes) - How to Select the Right Location and Building for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Candace CzarnyMake Feng Shui Work in Your Office Building You might not be able to do a lot when it comes to changing your office building, that much is true. But if you take some time to look at the Feng Shui influence your building might have, you might be able to improve on the success of your ...
Views: 926(3 votes) - The Secret Method to Achieving Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffIs there really a “secret” to achieving prosperity, money and success? Do the suggestions and ideas in books like Think and Grow Rich, The Law of Attraction and The Strangest Secret really work? A vast majority of the world believes you are either lucky and get all the breaks or you are ...
Views: 2154(10 votes) - 11 Tips: Transform Your Home into a Safe Haven - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn these times of economic upheaval, it’s tough to keep stress levels down. Most of us know some ways to keep stress in control; eat right, get plenty of sleep, exercise, meditate. But, did you know that making your home a safe haven can also be extremely beneficial? The other day, Oprah had ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - A Right Start: Six Feng Shui Tips for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Diana GarberFeng Shui has many definitions, and my simplest descriptors are: • The process of maximizing our experience of an environment • An environment that feels safe and secure. There are several environments: Mind, body, home, work, relationships, mode of transportation, and so on. When it ...
Views: 5714(1 vote) - A Simple Tip to Stimulate a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneAs I was getting ready to cook my scrambled eggs this morning, I was reminded of this simple tip to stimulate balance: Use all the burners on your cooktop! Use them in rotation starting with the burner on the far left. Continue in a clock-wise direction. How simple is that! Yes, I know, ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - Are You Sleeping...Well? Part Two - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneAt the close of last week's Elemenza Simply Feng Shui article, I posed a question ... You can have only one book on your night stand, your sheets can be a solid, soothing color, your art can be gentle in feeling and few in number ... and you can still have trouble sleeping. Can you guess ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - Classical Feng Shui: How Much of Your Success is Determined By Your Environment? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn Asian countries, it is believed that there are three types of luck. Each of them affects one-third of your life; together they rule your fortunes. These three forms of luck are: * Heaven Luck * Man Luck * Earth Luck Heaven Luck: This is the luck we are born with. It can be ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Feng Shui & the Cosmic Trinity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese metaphysical studies, the concept of the Cosmic Trinity - Heaven, Earth and Man/Human aspects are intricately entwined together. We can look at the whole picture by their effects on our Path of Life. We can study the Heaven effect with Chinese astrology - the Four Pillars of Destiny ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Foreclosure: Bad Feng Shui? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimOver the past several months like never before in my twelve year career as a Feng Shui Master have I been asked for counseling on behalf of both owners and real estate brokers on how to expedite the sale of houses that have been sitting on the market for many months and also, on part of the ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - Getting The Best Furniture Items For Your Personalized Living Space - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Annie DeakinFor some people, a house is just a house until you get inside it. It is the ones inside that matter. This includes the people who are the main inhabitants as well as every single thing that can be found confined the walls of that structure. They transform the housing structure into that cozy and ...
Views: 966(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: 1231(1 vote) - How To Declutter Your Home In 6 Efficient Steps - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnA door is something I take for granite. How about you? How many uses can you think of for a door? Here is my short list: 1. A door keeps people out when we close and lock our exterior doors. 2. It hides gifts in the closet. 3. It hides clutter-it may be time to declutter your home because ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Love Life with the Power of Feng Shui... Without Spending a Dime! - by FENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Relationships – the Key to Improved Passion and Performance - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAre your relationships draining the passion out of your personal life and sabotaging your performance in the workplace? If your relationships are out of balance, whether at home, in the workplace or both, passion and mutual fulfillment suffer at home and your productivity and performance suffer ...
Views: 2355(1 vote) - Take Feng Shui with You When Traveling - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you planning a trip to a hotel or resort in the near future? Are you hoping for a positive energy change of pace that is filled with rest, relaxation and enjoyable recreation. Or is part of you dreading sleeping in an unfamiliar room in a strange city and a strange bed? There are a few ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - The Power of Feng Shui in Buying a Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Madhu BrodkeyBuying a home is one of the most important decisions we will make in our life. Whether it be a first home, moving to a more suitable space for our current lifestyle, or as an investment property, it is important to select the site that will serve our needs best. One of the most powerful ways ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Use Color to Reduce Chaos and Improve Well-Being - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes one room in your house make you feel relaxed while another makes you feel jittery? Are there rooms in your home you absolutely hate to go into and others that beckon you all day long? Do you wince when you just open the door to your office or bedroom? It’s all about color. The Pantone ...
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