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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- Rotating Seasonal Clothing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnSeasons are changing and it is time to think about putting away your summer or winter clothing—depending on where you live---and getting out the clothes that have been stored away. This is a good time to look at every article of clothing you have in your closet. Take out each one and ...
Views: 1605 - Ponds & Waterfalls - Water Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Douglas HooverWe can't live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of a stream, river, lake or ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - How To Get Feng Shui Curb & Sell Your House Fast - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Ellie MarshallFeng Shui is the sacred Chinese art of placement that is over 4,000 years old. It derives it's roots from the land. When done correctly, it empowers the homeowner (seller) to achieve peace and prosperity. Let me repeat, PROSPERITY. To achieve prosperity in a sale, a seller not only has to Feng ...
Views: 1599 - 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: 1599(1 vote) - Finding Inner Peace - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThere are many things people commonly seek in this life. For some, the pursuit of money takes precedence over all else, while others simply want a life of contentment, with enough of the green stuff to live easily. The problem with the first desire is that it only fulfills part of the soul and ...
Views: 1598(5 votes) - Sync Home and Office Energy to Increase Prosperity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffPeople have a tendency to segregate their lives: home vs. office, personal vs. professional and physical vs. spiritual. However, when you observe closely you will find that there is no separation to the movement of energy as it flows from one location, duty or emotional need to the next. For ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Are You Stuck on the Yellow Brick Road? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDid you decide 2010 is your decade filled with the kind of change that brings you balance, prosperity and abundance? Lasting change, the kind that eliminates chaos in your life and provides you calm so you can take advantage of the law of attraction no matter what is happening in the world. ...
Views: 1594(5 votes) - Fountains May Not Be Forever - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Douglas HooverAfter retiring from 30 years of designing and building well over two thousand waterfalls and fountains I have come to the conclusion that fountains are not everything that they seem or appear to be. Yes, most are elegant, charming, ornate, tranquil, appealing, relaxing, soothing, stress ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - Clean Up Your Act, Tone Down The Clutter, and Start Anew - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Mary Jane KaslinerDo you ever feel like a gray cloud is constantly hovering over you? Do you feel no matter what you do it seems to be a struggle? One of the most common reasons for stagnancy in life is clutter. When energy is stuck in a physical sense it has far reaching effects on every aspect of our being. ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Someone sleeping …in my Office? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingThere seems to be a problem in many homes: one room short! Many families are trying to accommodate a guest room, TV room, and a home office all in one space. A large percentage of families are spread out as jobs and opportunities send them out to the four corners of the earth. And when the ...
Views: 1590 - Getting in on the Secret- Law of Attraction for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Steve TaylorMaking the Law of Attraction Work for You, the Column- Part 3 By Steve Taylor I hope that you are seeing results from your effort to build the all-important foundation that allows us to engage the Law of Attraction. I know how challenging this task can be. Please keep in mind that this is ...
Views: 1587(10 votes) - Feng Shui & Spring Clean Up - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Ellie MarshallSpring has finally arrived and now is a great time to attack the interior of your home with a good spring clean up. Yes, I used the word attack, because that is exactly how I want you to approach and conquer clutter. I would like you to start with the BASEMENT of your home. Over the winter ...
Views: 1586 - Feng Shui for Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsHow the Art of Feng Shui can Help Improve Yours It’s said that life is all about relationships; with our spouses and work mates, our families, friends, and most importantly, the relationship with ourselves. Feng Shui is all about energy; the direction of how it flows, becomes blocked and ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Shelf Life Of Food In Your Kitchen Pantry - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHave you been taught if a can of food is bulging then it is bad and that is all you know about the safety and quality of food on your shelf? If your milk in your fridge has passed the expiration date do you still drink it until it tastes bad? Do you know if the food on your shelves is still ...
Views: 1586 - Feng Shui for the New Year – Stop That Puttering and Start Decluttering - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoWhile I am not one for establishing New Year’s resolutions per se, I do firmly believe in making commitments that result in self improvement. Energetically, the fresh start of a new year does lend itself as an opportune time for retrospection, re-evaluation and change. Feng shui teaches us ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Feng Shui for 2011 -- Success in the Year of the Golden Rabbit - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathryn WeberThe Year of the Rabbit is here and it promises some big changes and some terrific opportunities! Like all years, though, it also has its challenges. But if you are prepared and put your remedies and enhancements in place, you'll do just fine. If you really make an effort, this could be ...
Views: 1581 - 2010 Moons, Retrogrades, and Eclipses - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Diana GarberAstrology and Mercury-Retrograde When the planet Mercury travels in retrograde motion, there is a high probability of delays, communication problems, and issues (mentioned below). During retrograde, mistakes are likely. Use this time to complete unfinished business and explore your personal ...
Views: 1578(4 votes) - Somewhere Over….The Next Few Days! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstOkay, so, I’ve already said quite enough about what we can expect the next couple/few days what with a dynamic and problematic T-Square baring both teeth and ill will. An angry and assertive red planet will be squaring off against unpredictable Uranus and uber power Pluto practically begging ...
Views: 1578 - Gas Hot Water Heater - Common Critical Components - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Korbin NewlynPerhaps the most common and easiest way to heat water is by the use of a gas hot water heater, and this might be due to the fact that gas is capable of getting the tank up to operating temperature roughly twice as quickly as its electric counterpart, and the cost is also approximately half as ...
Views: 1574 - Feng Shui Your Bedroom Green - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Linda AvilesEverywhere we look we see the color green. From the color of nature to the color of the paper that we earn for our hard work. Colors are believed to influence the way we feel and even our actions. Take yellow for an example. Yellow is a happy color. Yellow represents joy, friendship and wisdom. ...
Views: 1571 - Make Drapery Agoura Hills A Lovely Addition You’ve Always Wanted! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Intern Ontrix7 Ways Drapes Are the Best Addition to Your Home There is absolutely no limit to what drapery Agoura Hills can do for your own home. You house is your place of sanctuary and peace, the place where you can escape from the troubles of everyday life. Why not give it that extra cozy feeling by ...
Views: 1568 - 2012 Year of the Dragon Feng Shui Forecast - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Mariko FisherWelcome Year of the Yang Water on Earth Dragon. While this is another year indicating change and transition, the conflict in the Metal wood energy of the Tiger and Rabbit are waning. The last 2 years have not been without a quickening for growth and healing in many people’s lives. And if you are ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Creating Harmony In Your Life And Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhen you are in a state that doesn’t support a harmonious existence, things can get very unpleasant. You don't feel right, nothing makes you feel content, and you often will feel as if there is nothing right in your world. The only workable solution is to get to the heart of the matter and take ...
Views: 1562(3 votes) - 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: 1560(2 votes) - Feng Shui for your Dining Room by Laura Cerrano featured in NEWSDAY - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Laura CerranoFeng Shui for your Dining Room by Laura Cerrano featured in NEWSDAY Feng Shui NYC consultant Laura Cerrano was featured in the Long Island NY Newspaper NEWSDAY about utilizing Feng Shui to enhance the energy and decorate your Dining Room. Carole Provenzale (Certified Feng Shui consultant and ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Crop Circles Inspire Organizing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I opened Google today there were these pretty little circles at the top of the screen and I clicked on it to find out what they were. I found out they are crop circles. These are patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rye, or corn. Many people think these ...
Views: 1559(2 votes) - How to Feng Shui Your Cubicle for Career Success - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Ken LauherCorporations don't necessarily design cubicles for success, unfortunately. Many cubicle-dwelling employees feel stuck, exposed, persecuted or unable to advance in their careers. But you can use Feng Shui to make yourself more comfortable in your cubicle and enhance your career success until you ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - The Guide To A Professional Feng Shui Consultant & School - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Teresa HwangWithin the past two decades we have seen a proliferation in Feng Shui schools and practitioners from all over the world. How do we know if they each have what it takes to give us guidance in terms of prosperity, health, success and happiness? At the present time Feng Shui practitioners at ...
Views: 1555 - FENG SHUI FOR THE VIRTUAL INBOX: How to write emails that generate desired feedback and flow in your personal and professional life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsHow to write emails that generate desired feedback and flow in your personal and professional life Feng Shui is about feeling good. These positive vibrations are generated through the strategic placement of items, colors and shapes within space. What we call “positive flow” and ...
Views: 1553 - Color Your Business and Relationships Successful - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Candace CzarnyNo matter what colors you have in your office, home or in what you wear, they probably are serving a Feng Shui purpose. From blues to white, purple and red, the colors you use are serving to attract certain energies into your life, whether you like it or not. Color can enhance your ...
Views: 1551(18 votes) - Modern Furniture Styles and Pricing - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from raju sccBefore you buy modern furniture in Los Angeles, there are a few key features you should look for when browsing in shops. You can find various kinds of modern furniture in Los Angeles, Italian bedroom furniture contemporary sofas and chairs. Make quality a priority, because you can store your ...
Views: 1551 - 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Simply And Easily - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marilyn Bohn5 great ways to get rid of clutter simply and easily without all the hassle, worry and fuss. An organizing expert makes it fun to get rid of clutter. About 23 years ago I decided I needed to get rid of clutter in our home. The clutter I am talking about is the clutter of books. I love books, ...
Views: 1549 - Classical Feng Shui - Is Your Office Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerThe way your office is set up, where you place your desk, the colors you use, and even the lighting all have an effect on how you do business. Authentic Feng Shui can help you clear away negative energies — and energy blockages — that can sabotage efficiency, productivity and profitability. ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Improve Productivity and Concentration - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffStudents often ask, “how can I improve my concentration, my mind just seems to wander when it comes to details or finishing a project?” Others say, “I can concentrate reasonably well but I am always in a rush to get the job done; how can I be more productive with the time I have? Will Feng Shui ...
Views: 1546 - Traditional Feng Shui: Myth or Ultimate Green Science? - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Simona MaininiDuring the past ten years, a new trend in design and architecture has gained popularity and has become a significant force in the market. It is not a fancy design style, a sleek new material, or a revolutionary construction system. It is the ancient science of Feng Shui (pronounce Fung Shuae), ...
Views: 1544 - Nourish Your Soul and Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Candace CzarnyCandace Czarny Kitchens are the center of home life. This is where we laugh, celebrate, and nourish our souls with friends and family. Generations of families have taken substance, done homework, and had important conversations around the kitchen table. For these reasons, if for none other, ...
Views: 1543(4 votes) - Wine Racks - More Than Just Wine Storage - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThose who enjoy the celebrated hobby and the collection of wine and are generally passionate about having a wonderful assortment of wines around them so that they can enjoy it at any time. Also, wine lovers find it a pleasure to be able to share their unique discoveries of wines and would like ...
Views: 1541 - Enhance Business & Relationship Communication with Color - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Candace CzarnyEnhance Prosperity and Relationships with Feng Shui Color Advice Feng Shui is a practice that many people are employing in their daily life to enhance their prosperity and relationships. Whether they want to add more money to their bank accounts or they want to simply make a relationship a ...
Views: 1538(4 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: 1535(2 votes) - Having An Environmentally Friendly Nursery With The Help Of A Muu Crib - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Williams BistlineThe majority of new parents realize that they have a higher interest in guarding the environment for the next generation. Having a child normally enables you to realize just how critical it is to make certain the world we live in will be safe and clean for years to come. That's the reason many ...
Views: 1534 - 12 Tips for Projecting Good PERSONAL Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Debbie BowieFeng shui teaches that everything is alive with energy. Everything. That means that you too are alive with energy. What kind of energy are you? When I evaluate environments for good feng shui I look for a feeling of harmony and balance, a predominance of positive energy, and few sources of ...
Views: 1533 - Gardening- A Metaphor For Feng Shui Balance - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ellie MarshallI love my perennial garden. Watching plants bloom and grow is a perpetual blessing in my life. It is also a perpetual challenge. At the heat of Feng Shui is the discipline of YIN/YANG. YIN/YANG are the two opposite components that are forever balancing each other. Yes, you can think of it as ...
Views: 1533 - Casual Elegance, Always in Style - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathleen EllisCasual elegance defined: casual (adj.): informal, happening by chance elegance (n): tastefully fine, luxurious; gracefully refined Casual elegance. The whole idea seems a bit contradictory. In fact, it's true that we are blending two distinct approaches to life and interior décor. ...
Views: 1531 - Reset, Renew and Remember as You Celebrate Your Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWith the holiday season rushing toward you at warp speed and Thanksgiving just days away, are you already thinking, “How am I going to get everything done this year with less time and less money?” Are you so worried about all the details and how to pay for it that you will never get anything ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Feng Shui Your Stuff Away—Breaking the Clutter Cycle - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Susan TartaglinoI recently participated in my town's annual garage sale. From a financial point of view, my profit was $203.00; not too shabby. From an emotional point of view, however, I made quite a bit more. To prepare for the big day, I started doing inventory in the usual clutter hangouts, the attic, ...
Views: 1529 - How to Spruce Up Your Life By Making Your Home A Happier Place - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Amy ClifftonDuvet covers are ridiculously popular in Europe and around the globe, dating back two hundred years ago. Currently, they are extremely popular in Northern Europe and are becoming even more popular in the United States. The duvet cover engulfs a comforter filled with down and is used to preserve ...
Views: 1527 - I'm goin' fishin', yes I'm goin' fishin', and my baby's goin' fishin' too! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstTitle of today’s blog is a chorus of one of my all time favorite Taj Mahal songs. I sure does love me some Taj Mahal! Okay, have to make this quick since I have an appt out of office in an hour and I’m nowhere near glam enough to take my bad self out into the big, wide world. Believe it or ...
Views: 1527 - Classical Feng Shui: Buyer Beware - Clashing Energies Drain Your Finances - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn a previous article I talked about how environmental energies could enhance prosperity or bring about misfortune. Just how much of an impact can they have? I recently did a Feng Shui consultation for a family who had called me because they were having financial difficulties. They sensed ...
Views: 1521 - Get The Respect You Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyBy all rights, your life should be pretty much perfect. You have a wonderful family, good job, and almost everything you could want. The problem is that you lack confidence and respect in yourself. To you, it seems as if everything you touch is a disaster. It may be that you feel as if you are ...
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