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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- 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 ...
Views: 1913 - Detach, Evaluate and Change to Prosper - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffLife can become very stressful and anxiety-ridden when your career, marriage, relationships or income seem to be on hold, yet life and the world are moving forward at warp-speed. How do you get past those endless times of nagging doubt that linger in the back of your mind? What do you do ...
Views: 1911 - Feng Shui: The concept of the three lucks and their interaction in our lives. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisAs mentioned in my previous article, here is a little bit more about the philosophy at work in Feng Shui, and its interaction with our lives. Less about wind chimes and more about Karma! A lot of people nowadays see Feng Shui as either a get-rich-quick scheme, an Asian version of the law of ...
Views: 1909 - Feng Shui & Real Estate-- The Perfect Couple - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Dolores KozielskiFeng Shui and Real Estate—The Perfect Couple Acquiring a property is one of the most important decisions anyone can make in a lifetime. Buying or selling real estate can be so overwhelming, especially, when you don’t know what property to choose or what to do when searching for a new home. ...
Views: 1907 - Feng Shui Tips for Garden Planning - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Jessica AckermanThe cold days of winter can definitely be a drain on one's energy and personal happiness levels. However, it's important to remember that spring is actually just a few short months away. Before you know it, the ground will be thawed and it will be time to plant your garden. Why not use the ...
Views: 1905 - Feng Shui Can improve Romance This Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Linda BinnsRomance is in the air – especially this coming month when you’ll see Valentine’s everywhere you look. But for many people, romantic relationships seem unattainable or current love connections lack the sparks they once created. Feng Shui, the ancient art of object placement to ...
Views: 1902 - 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) - Feng Shui Design Made Easy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinFeng Shui seeks to create environments that are in balance with our individual sense of harmony and serenity. It is the practice of understanding how the energy, the feeling, in our living spaces impacts and affects the quality of our lives. Feng Shui allows us to harness and use this energy to ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Feng Shui: Being Inspired by Nature - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoCommuning with wildlife and nature spirits in my garden is a favorite pastime for me. My yard backs up to a bird sanctuary that is home to a forest and a wetland habitat. As a feng shui practitioner and nature lover, I spend joyous hours reaping the benefits of my environment while offering ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Modern Interior Design Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to modern interior design ideas, how can you find the perfect design ideas and styles that you are looking for? Whether it is for your office, home, bedroom, or living room, finding the best modern styles is very important. As you know, there are many various ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - WINNING COLORS FOR 2016 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Judith RyanOn February 8, 2016 the exciting and vibrant year of the Fire Money begins. The Monkey is known as the Trickster in the Chinese zodiac. Beware of his ability to seduce you into his “monkey business”. If you’re gullible, his antics can prove to be quite costly for you financially and ...
Views: 1894 - Neutrals are King for the 2013 Holiday Season and Beyond - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you excited to bring out your holiday decorations each year? Do your design accents inspire and uplift you? There are more decorating choices than ever for consumers in 2013 but even with the variety of options, this may not be the year to transition into a completely new look. With so ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - Feng Shui Improves Work/life Balance - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is easy fun and one of the greatest stress relievers in the world. It can be your best friend if you are trying to develop a new lifestyle that reduces anxiety and stress while creating a calm more peaceful and prosperous life. Basic Feng Shui principles are easy to learn and apply. ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Color Yourself Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui Colors and Your Health If you’ve ever had a friend who said they always got sick, you might have noticed they were right. No matter how often they washed their hands or exercised, they seemed to get sick. But why is this? This person was attracting the energy of sickness to ...
Views: 1882(4 votes) - Metaphysical Healing Properties Of Lemurian Crystals - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Rob WeesnerAlso called “Lemurian Seed Crystals” or "Lemurian Star Seeds", Lemurian Quartz Crystals were originally found in Brazil. Metaphysical Legend states that there was once an advanced ancient civilization called Lemuria, similar to Atlantis but more spiritually developed and peaceful. As the end ...
Views: 1882 - Feng Shui: How Quiet Is Your Bedroom? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieA starting point for organizing any room is to identify the function of the space. What kinds of activities are going to happen there? Those activities then guide your decision-making about what to keep in the space. Bedrooms usually have three primary functions: 1. Rest 2. Changing ...
Views: 1877 - STUPID CUPID: Enhance the Romance this Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Katy AllgeyerUh-oh…Valentine’s Day is here and those cute little cherubs will be wreaking havoc flinging arrows all over the place. Do Cupid’s arrows have any impact on ones feng shui? Being classified as ancient WMD’s, arrows do not have a positive feng shui connotation. Since Cupid’s a mythical figure, his ...
Views: 1877 - What will the year of the Water Snake Bring to You in 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Yvonne PhillipsThe year of the Chinese Dragon was an intense year for all of us! It was either intensely good or intensely bad, there was no in between. However, the year of the Water Snake brings good fortune to all of the animal signs. This only happens once in 9 years, so that is an awesome start for all ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Feng Shui Chi On Economy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Kwai Lan ChanCan Feng Shui change the economic crises ? I have been receiving a lot of calls and emails lately in asking me if we could change the energy of the economy through feng shui. We are now in Period 8 energy. Number 8 looks like a pair of eyes when you put it side way. It is an awakening era. ...
Views: 1875 - Placement, Positioning and Energy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinIn Feng Shui, your relationship to your home and the objects in your home is vital in creating a nurturing and supportive environment. And your relationship with your environment is determined, in a large part, by how and where you place the items you have. Positioning relates to how much ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1871 - Feng Shui for Beginners and Skeptics - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIn the 15-years I have been a Feng Shui practitioner, I have come across many types of clients and seen powerful results from applying Feng Shui to their goals. But even more interesting to me is talking with people who have never heard of Feng Shui before or trying to convert the skeptics out ...
Views: 1869 - Feng Shui Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleStress is all around us. Every day we see people rushing from place to place because their schedules are so full there isn’t enough time to get everything done. Work pressures, home and family pressures and unexpected emergencies can happen to all of us. If you’re feeling the same sort of ...
Views: 1868 - Peaceful Bedroom Energy Helps Deal with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWhat color are the walls in your bedroom? Are they peaceful colors that encourage quiet, calm, personal relaxation and body regeneration? Or, are they bright colors that encourage activity, lots of energy and a mind in constant motion? The color you surround yourself with in your bedroom can ...
Views: 1868 - 6 Key Habits That Manifest Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Kathryn WeberThere's a saying that success is just the accumulation of good habits. It’s true. The more you do to help yourself and to be successful, the more successful – and prosperous – you’ll become. Success and the wealth and acclaim that comes with it isn’t as much a secret as much as it is a habit. ...
Views: 1866 - Feng Shui Love Power - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Logynn NorthrhipNo matter what you think about love, it is the thing that we all seem to crave more than chocolate. If you don't believe me, go to Amazon or iTunes and plug in the word "love". Even if you didn't celebrate Valentine's Day by supporting the jewelry, chocolate and card companies of the world, it ...
Views: 1866 - How To Organize Your Home In 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDoes the thought of de-cluttering your home, closet, a drawer or any space in your home make you uncomfortable? Perhaps you feel tired, sad or ashamed so you feel which stands in your way of de-cluttering your home. If you said yes to any of these questions perhaps you are hanging on to beliefs ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - What’s on Your Walls? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingArt is so personal. I found this great print in a decorating warehouse here in BC, already framed and ready to go! I identified with this immediately so, I pulled out my credit card! What is it about choosing images and art that seems so difficult? When someone finally finds a great piece ...
Views: 1858 - The Feng Shui Detective: The Case of the Missing Husband - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Amy Gray[This is an actual Feng Shui consultation; all names and identifying features have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.] I drove up through a suburban subdivision, viewing the large homes with their expansive three car garages and driveways. Approaching my new client’s ...
Views: 1857 - Chalk it Up to Good Taste! Chalkboard Wall Details that Will Inspire! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Jana CovinsonChalkboards normally conjure up images of elementary school classrooms and obedient pupils. But they have certainly come a long way since then! Now, wall decals can be made in nearly any shape or size and even coated with chalkboard surfaces that can written on, erased, and written on again. ...
Views: 1851 - Discover more information about Jade Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Roberto RubinoJade feng shui mixtures are energizing and very praised in the Chinese culture specifically due to the particular symbolism and appeal this valuable stone take pleasure in inside the Chinese tradition. According to an historical declaring Gold includes a appeal but jade is invaluable many people ...
Views: 1844 - A Simple, In-Depth Introduction to Chinese Taoism - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from A JChinese Taoism – A Definition Chinese Taoism is a principal philosophy and system of religion of China. Basically, Chinese Taoism advocates a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in ...
Views: 1842 - Positive Energy at Home Yields Positive Results - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffPositive energy is not the type of energy that provides you the ability to turn on lights or start engines but rather the kind of energy that helps you maximize your personal productivity and enjoy life more. Do you remember a moment when you were feeling totally empowered to take on your ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - 8 Ways to Make a Blank Wall More Interesting - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyA blank wall can be the perfect canvas for you to express your creativity and make your space more inviting as well as more functional. Here are some ideas to get those creative juices flowing. CREATE A COLORFUL BLACKBOARD PLANNED IN YOUR HALL 1. Measure out your first square on the ...
Views: 1832 - Feng Shui 101 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Debra JonesFENG SHUI 101 You've likely heard of Feng Shui, and probably thought it weird hocus pocus. But did you know that this is a way of life that is simple to attain? Do you feel as if you are surrounded by negative energy that corrupts your life? Or as if no matter what you do or how you try to ...
Views: 1829 - Points to Consider when Choosing Your Japanese Sword - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2018 from Elaine PittmonIf you want to have fun with a Japanese sword, Katanasale can be what you want. Remember that a Japanese sword is here to stay for a long time because these items can do a great job at cutting a wide array of things. We will let you know more about how to choose them.Stainless SteelYour Japanese ...
Views: 1828 - So Many Blinds and Shades So Little Time - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kevin GermainThere are so many window treatments to choose from today how does one go about choosing the right fit for the rooms within their home? The answer is simple gain information about the options available, consider the rooms function, style and décor and then go shopping. Below you will find a ...
Views: 1828 - The Importance of Doors in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen decorating your home, it's important to pay attention to even the smallest details that could help enhance the flow of positive energy. Sometimes it's easy to take your doors for granted, since they are such a common part of everyday living. However, don't forget that doors are also the ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Your Own Space - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We remember as kids grabbing blankets, pillows and sheets and throwing them on any piece of furniture that we could and we made a fort. We would bring toys in the fort and play in there for hours. Oh, what fun that was! We also made tree forts. We took our time and picked out the perfect ...
Views: 1818 - Spirit Gardens - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Laurie Bornstein“More than anything else, a garden is a portal, a passage into another world, one of your own thoughts and your own making; it is whatever you want it to be and you are what you want to be.” - William Longgood Spirit gardens are places where our soul feels embraced. Creating a spirit ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - A big blast Party with us - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from ajit BhandariParty time is a special moment for everyone and everyone wants it to be perfect full of joy and fun as this is the time when we are altogether with our friends. If you love to party and want it to be a best party ever so the celebration should be a big blast so that everyone says wow! What a ...
Views: 1814 - 3 Practical Tips For Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Marilyn BohnAre you tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it seems to take more time all the time. Try these 3 simple tips to lighten your load. I remember when I worked in an office someone had the brainstorm that we as workers would every 15 minutes write down what ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Boost Your Life With Color! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Allison Moseley MossDo you have a favorite color? Has your favorite color changed over the years? I'll bet most poeple don't even consider WHY they like certain colors over others. In my blog post on emotion I talked about vibration and how everything has a vibration. Our voices are vibration, water carries ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - Your Astrological Empowering Days for July 2011 - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstGrape flavored Kool Aid might not be the only thing feeling fried as we begin this July. Although this month will seem like a picnic compared to last, that still doesn’t mean that we won’t be feeling fatigued from dealing with the dual June eclipses and now having to take cover from one last ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - Parking garage cleaning system by advancedproclean in Chicago - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from william denzelParking garage cleanings is a service that required any where there is a parking area.But who exactly are trying to reach when we go out,or pick up the phone.What kind of facilities are we trying to get.The obvious one would be large retailers.These companies are largely found in the city of ...
Views: 1805 - Color Your Life with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui is a great tool to use for decorating ideas. Not only can you learn what colors work together, but you can also learn how their energies will help your life. With Feng Shui, you can easily color in your living room in a positive way. Whether you want to add luck to your life or you ...
Views: 1799(3 votes) - Future Japan and Fengshui - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Lucie MoriI came out with an idea to write about this matter because of an interview I gave recently for the Tokyo American club magazine; the subject was what and how to de-clutter. Also, I read on linkedIn, a discussion topic about how "Japanese business is very different from the West." After living ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - 5 Beauty Tips to Improve Your Quality of Life Using Principles of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Radium Medical AestheticsTraditionally, Chinese people have used several unique techniques for divination. Up till today, many people are still relying on some traditional methods of divination techniques in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. One of the most popular divination techniques is known as 'mian ...
Views: 1797 - De-Stress Your Holidays with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIt is hard to believe that it’s November already and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This is a special time of year that transcends cultures and religions – A time when we all give thanks. So what is it that makes it so stressful and hectic during this special holiday weekend? ...
Views: 1797(4 votes) - Release, Cleanse & Clear... - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Christa O'LearyRelease, Cleanse & Clear... What things do you need to release in your life? We may have old ideas that need to be shifted and released. We may have clutter that is piled high in a corner or weight that is clinging to our body. Maybe it is a role that we have 'played' for many years that ...
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