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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- Feng Shui Tips for Recent College Graduates - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jessica AckermanIf you have recently graduated from college, you probably feel as though you are on the threshold of starting a whole new phase of your life. Although change can sometimes be a little stressful and even scary, it can also be exciting and exhilarating. Just as is the case with all "new ...
Views: 1793 - How You Can Increase Creativity With Your Office Design - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Kate CritchlowA well designed office can make all the difference when striving for creativity. If you're hoping for creativity and motivation then obviously the dull, lifeless office look isn't going to help you at all. If you want the right results then you really have to think about your working ...
Views: 1791 - Ultramaxx Fusion-Welded Residential Vinyl Windows - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Jeff CorniaResidential vinyl windows have some important advantages such as: they are energy efficient, require no maintenance and they also cut the noise considerably. Even more, if you are concerned about the environmental impact of construction waste you will be happy to know that these vinyl windows ...
Views: 1788 - Home Staging Using the Power of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen selling a home, it's a good idea to use every advantage possible in order to make it appealing to potential buyers. Staging the home prior to scheduling showings and open houses is a great way to increase its overall appeal, increasing the chances that it will sell quickly at a good price. ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - 2011 Chinese New Year - As We Say Goodbye to the Tiger, the Year of the Rabbit is Most Welcome - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsAn Ancient Tradition in Modern Times As the most important and festive of the traditional Chinese holidays, the 2011 Chinese New Year of the Rabbit starts February 3 and will end January 22, 2012. The celebrations begin New Years Eve and continue until the full moon 15 days later. Every ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Listing your home this spring? Beat the rush and get your home ready now! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Joanna LaneThinking of listing your home in the spring? You may want to beat the rush and get at it sooner. A lot of homeowners that had their homes on the market last fall took them off for the holidays or winter season. Most of them are planning to relist in spring, or even sooner. Listing when there ...
Views: 1781 - Encouraging the Flow of Chi in Your Landscape - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Jessica AckermanIt’s spring planting time again! Plants, flowers, and trees can be a beneficial and very eye-catching part of your home’s landscaping. Plants and trees not only make the grounds of your property look good, they can also (over time) bring shade to a specific area of the yard or the home, or even ...
Views: 1780 - ***Forensic Feng Shui: John Edwards' Affair - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Chriss BarrThis week John Edwards dropped the bombshell that he has been lying about an affair he had over a year ago. Now everyone's waiting with baited breath to see if he's also the father of his mistress' baby, which he also denies. It's not surprising that this news would land in the press this ...
Views: 1779 - 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) - Strategies to Overcome Stress - 10 Tips to Take Control - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffJust because the nightly news and electronic media preaches doom and gloom, it is your choice whether you buy into it. Millions work, find new jobs, buy homes and start new relationships daily. They do not succumb to the prevailing negativity. They choose to maintain a positive attitude, ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Feeling Out of Balance? Create Balance with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 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: 1770(2 votes) - Feng Shui Fun: Crystals to the Rescue - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Trisha KeelCrystals are fruit of the Earth. They are gifts from Mother Nature to both delight us and help us feel more secure. Any man who wants to make his woman very happy knows that crystals are always a good choice. They are also a good choice for other challenging situations: > To slow down energy ...
Views: 1767 - Foolproof Feng Shui Tips for a More Harmonious Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Jessica AckermanIf you've noticed that your home has become a bit less harmonious, perhaps it's time to pay attention to what you're doing to encourage positive energy. Positive energy is very important to the health and welfare of everyone living in your home. Bad moods, bad luck, depression and even poor ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Using Feng Shui to Readjust After the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Jessica AckermanHolidays are always a lot of fun, but it can sometimes be difficult to get back to normal after they are over. Whether you need to get back into the habit of eating healthier after a steady diet of holiday snacks, or you simply want to get your decorations taken down and put away, you can use ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Let’s Go Fly a KITE! Creative Outlets for Adults - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingMore and more adults are finding time to have fun! Bringing back a little child’s play can lighten your mood and bring opportunities to meet new people. I‘m pleased and surprised at a small group of ‘Over 55’s’ gathering to fly their kites! Not just ordinary kites, but stunt kites! I ...
Views: 1764 - Your Bed: The Key to Relationships, Health and Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffThe important role that your front door, bedroom and kitchen play in your life when it comes to good health, good relationships and wealth cannot be overstated. These three areas of your home, according to Feng Shui principles, form the foundation for maintaining good health, improving wealth ...
Views: 1764 - Living a Life of Luxury - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWe all want more money than we have right now. Even the richest people in the world want to have more money and more resources to buy more things, to participate in more activities, and often we want more money to impress others and to impress ourselves. But why is money the one thing that we ...
Views: 1761(6 votes) - House Buying Tips - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Linda BinnsFeng Shui isn’t just something you do to a house once you own it. These powerful principles should be considered as you search for a new home. Review the tips below to help ensure that you don’t end up with a “house of horrors.” •Location, location, location... Do not buy a house that is ...
Views: 1760 - Feng Shui Container Gardening - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Linda BinnsWhen most people who are familiar with feng shui think of gardening according to feng shui principles, they typically envision a large, open yard filled with neat clusters of rocks, plants, and statuary, creating a field of thriving energy that complements the free, open surroundings. It’s an ...
Views: 1752 - Erasing Environmental Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sally MarksI enjoy traveling, seeing new sights and soaking up the culture of other places. I recently had the opportunity to live and work in the Pacific Northwest for six weeks. The Washington coast could not be more different than the Arizona desert I’ve known and lived for most of my life. Yet, when ...
Views: 1749(4 votes) - Feng Shui Living Colors - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Jai ChamonixFeng Shui Living Colours Bring change into your life using Feng Shui Living and Colour Using colour it is easy to shift the energy in your home with Feng Shui. The 5 elements that encompass Feng Shui Living; that being fire, earth, metal, water and wood have colours that represent ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - The Many Changing Colors of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleAlthough many years ago it wasn’t a primary thing to go over unless I was assisting a client with a remodeling, I was not asked often about the colors they may want to use in their homes or businesses. I typically saw traditional light and pale walls and white ceilings and doors and there ...
Views: 1743 - Feng Shui for the Earth Ox - The Deeper Meaning - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Lydia GriffithEvery minute of every day on Earth there is vibration, shifting and flowing of energy. These subtle changes layer upon each other to create an “onion-like” influence which we begin to notice on a more gross level once they are several layers deep. This is where date selection is so ...
Views: 1742 - Three Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAre you mentally prepared to end this year and begin a new one? With the New Year rapidly approaching, everyone’s thoughts are not only filled with holiday celebrations, enjoying a Merry Christmas and gift giving; it is also a time of reflection on the past year and for looking ahead. What did ...
Views: 1742 - Less Is Better - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffIs staying focused or getting motivated a lost cause in your home or office? Do you feel like you have lost the war even before the first shot is fired? In the world of Feng Shui this lack of motivation, inspiration and focus is a sign of blockage or stagnation in your physical environment. ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - The Ba Gua For Beginners - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Helen WilliamsOne aspect of feng shui that can cause confusion is the ba gua (sometimes spelled pa kwa). Most people have heard that there is a “wealth corner” or a “relationships corner”. But how to figure out where they are? Different approaches determine this differently, so the ...
Views: 1741 - Feng Shui Principles of Space for Chi with Yin and Yang - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Mary Catherine MillerThe idea of Yin and Yang is one of the main theories of Feng Shui. Chi is the energy that connects us with our environment, and it is everywhere. This energy is constantly in a state of flux or change. No change means stagnation. Chi can be in the form of matter or energy, or it can be a ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Negative Thinking Cannot Live Where Positive Thoughts Resides - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you a worrier, so much so that you actually have created exactly what you’ve been worrying about? Do you start a project and think to yourself “I’m never going to get this done” and you don’t? Are there times you dread doing something because you think you will fail only to actually do it ...
Views: 1732(4 votes) - The Chinese New Year 2011 Tips and Advice from Feng Shui Manhattan New York consultant - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Laura CerranoThe Chinese New Year 2011 Tips and Advice from Feng Shui Manhattan New York consultant There is an intensity of Energy in the Chinese New Year that is almost unmatched in other Celebrations! Many cultures around the world consider this date as New Beginnings and they want to start off with ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - A Feng Shui Prescription Just For You! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Logynn NorthrhipWhile some solutions in Feng Shui are Universal, more often than not, the solutions are like a prescription; they are specifically provided to correct your home’s symptoms. I am a big fan of the “Do-It-Yourself” technique. That is one reason why I became a Feng Shui consultant to begin with. ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Decorate Your Bathroom Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFor some people their bathroom is just the room where they get ready for the day, eliminate waste, and store their hygiene products. Still others like to transform their bathroom into a personal spa. While no one likes to talk about it, the bathroom is a vital, necessary part of all homes. For ...
Views: 1730(4 votes) - Declutter Thinking to Increase Prosperity - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffWe all want financial stability, balanced relationships, upwardly mobile careers and peace at home. But instead of waiting for these things to come to us, we must “walk the walk and talk the talk” to actively pursue our goals. We have truly hit a point in history where everything you think, ...
Views: 1729 - Feng Shui Tips to Get Your Gardens Ready for Spring - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jessica AckermanBefore the busy spring planting season arrives, it can be helpful to get a few of your gardening chores done early. In addition to getting some work out of the way, it can really rejuvenate the spirit to get outdoors after a long, cold winter. By incorporating a few feng shui principles into ...
Views: 1729 - Good Health The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Chriss BarrWhat in the world does feng shui have to do with good health? Isn’t feng shui about interior design? Most people have this impression because feng shui hasn’t been around the United States very long. In fact, Feng shui is realtively new to the United States. It was introduced to us in the ...
Views: 1727 - Traditional Feng Shui with a Modern Twist - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Jessica AckermanFeng shui is an ancient practice that dates back centuries. However, its roots in the past should not be taken as an indication that there aren't still plenty of ways to work it into modern life. At the heart of feng shui, one will find a focus on maximizing the benefits of positive energy while ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Learn The Basics Of Color Therapy (And How To Apply It To Your Own Home) - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyColor can have a powerful impact on our thoughts and moods, and influences the character of a room. Using the knowledge of color psychology we can paint rooms to create the ideal atmosphere. But what color creates what effect? FOR YOUR BEDROOM > Best color: Pastel Blue Associated ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Stress Overload? Take Action Now - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffBetty, a working mother, says, “I have so much stuff cluttering the countertops, I can’t squeeze one more thing onto that space and can’t stand the thought of preparing another meal.” Bill, a busy entrepreneur, says, “I can’t find the top of my desk now, how can I find time for all the extras ...
Views: 1726 - Don’t tell Your Father! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingIn today’s times, everything is about who holds the money! In feng shui, money is just another tender to barter for goods and services. Barter, in years past, was when someone brought in a boat load of fish; they would all be rich, as everyone would have enough to eat! Also, people living ...
Views: 1725 - Feng Shui Color - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda BinnsA growing number of people across the nation are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui as they design both interior and exterior spaces. This centuries-old practice involves using color, materials and object placement to enhance positive energy, or “Chi,” in homes and offices. “People are ...
Views: 1723 - Dealing with Clutter Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Linda BinnsAs garage-sale season begins, many people are taking the opportunity to improve their home’s Feng Shui without even realizing it. One of the simplest things you can do to enhance the positive flow of energy through your environment is to banish clutter and remove extraneous items from your home. ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Career path, are you on it? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Laurie BornsteinCareer, just the word sends some of us into a tailspin of confusion, frustration and dismay. Is a career the same thing as a job? And is it something I even want? In Feng Shui, Career is tied to finding our true calling. Diving deep into the depths to connect to our inner knowing, that place ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - A Gratitude-Filled Thanksgiving helps Create a Better Tomorrow - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWhat are you grateful for this year? Have you taken time to think about and be thankful for all the positive things that have happened in the last 12 months? Or, have you been busy just trying to survive and focusing on the negative, creating your own world of more stress. When you pursue this ...
Views: 1716(3 votes) - How to brew the perfect morning - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonCanadians love their morning coffee. In fact, according to the Coffee Association of Canada, 65 per cent of Canadians enjoy it every day making it the most popular beverage in the country (more popular than tap water). And nearly half of Canadian coffee drinkers would be willing to give up their ...
Views: 1708 - What does your office furniture say about your business? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesYou spend enough time in your office to make it worth your while making good decisions when you are buying office furniture. Of course you need furniture that is fit for purpose, but if the environment is also pleasant you will get more out of your staff. When you are buying office furniture ...
Views: 1707 - Build a Love Nest for Two - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWho can forget that rush of budding love? Everything is perfect. He or she is perfect. The freckles on their nose are perfect. In the first flushes of love, you even feel like you are perfect. There is absolutely no feeling like it in the world. Then life sets in and perfection seems to be a ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Email Etiquette - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinHave you ever received an email message from someone you don't know? Have you ever received a message or chain letter that someone forwarded to you and deleted it without opening it? Have you ever received a message without a subject in the subject line? Have you ever received a message with ...
Views: 1702 - Selecting Art The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Ellie MarshallFeng Shui is the 4,000 year old Chinese art of placement and balance that is employed in your home and work space. Feng Shui also teaches us to place items in our environment that we honor and love. Every object that you place in your environment needs to be a clear, conscious decision to uplift ...
Views: 1700 - Create Calm and Peace Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 1697 - Using Feng Shui To Transform A Home Office - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Victor DailySeparating home life and business is the first major challenge. When your work space is nestled within your home, the two parts of your life often collide in ways that impede your performance in both. Running a small business may be interrupted numerous times throughout the day by family members ...
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