The 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: 1818
What 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: 1176
As 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: 1224
How 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: 1377
The 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: 1152
In the year of the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States, the loved ones of all victims are brought to mind, as well as the military and their families, for whom sacrifice is a way of life.
According to the National Military Family Association, “There are nearly 1.8 ... Views: 1092
Creating CALM…
Feng Shui expert Yvonne Phillips tells how attention to detail improves your dog’s life
For thousands of years, people have employed the principles of Feng Shui to ensure they live the happiest, healthiest lives possible. The ancient Chinese practice aims to generate positive ... Views: 1155
It is said that the only things that stay the same for military families are family and furniture.
Those serving in the nation’s armed forces, their families and loved ones make sacrifices beyond the conceivable concerns of the average person, enduring many shifts and changes which bring to ... Views: 1102
We’re all striving for more balance in our lives, as the alternative leads to stress, anxiety and disease. An unbalanced life is an unhealthy life. Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, maintaining equilibrium between your working life and personal time is critical to ... Views: 1419
With 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: 1166
Along with proper nutrition, air and water, restorative sleep is essential to health and well-being. Without a good night’s sleep, we function below our capacity to handle the demands of life, with varying consequences.
The effects of prolonged sleep deprivation cannot be underestimated, and ... Views: 2611
With school out, longer days and the adjustment to summer schedules, this season brings its own joys, and stresses. Keeping things balanced and harmonized in your home might be a challenge, especially those with children and company visiting, as the well oiled routines of the school year are ... Views: 1143
Ah, 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: 1240
Creating an Outdoor Oasis of Beauty and Balance
As spring invites us to get outdoors again and spruce up our yards, why not consider going beyond the usual habits of gardening, and instead work with your landscape in alignment with the wisdom of Feng Shui?
With the summer months our yards ... Views: 2107
Applying 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: 1430
Without your health you have nothing, according to a famous quote. Among the many factors that impact your health, the energy that flows around us or “chi” greatly impacts the quality of our wellbeing. Although we can’t see it, if energy becomes blocked or stagnant in our environment, this ... Views: 1468
How to Activate the Main Entrance to Your Home
There are many ways to enhance your life by applying the wisdom of Feng Shui to your environment. As it becomes increasingly popular here in the west, you may have noticed all the red front door colors on people’s homes and wonder if there’s ... Views: 2709
How 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: 1382
An 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: 1727
Everyone knows a well-balanced diet and exercise is good for your health, but Feng Shui can be too. If used correctly, Feng Shui can help point your health in the right direction. There are three areas - the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen - in your home that have a strong connection to your ... Views: 1034
Before winter comes to an end, its time to start thinking about spring cleaning. When cleaning, you can use Feng Shui to improve the energy in your home by simply getting rid of clutter. Clutter is a confusing, draining energy that can have a negative effect on certain areas of your life. So ... Views: 1136