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Is there a Feng Shui, Chocolate Killer Cake, and Hot Red Sports Car Connection? Does it feel like you are out of sync with the world or the world is out of sync with you? Are you beginning to question whether tomorrow will ever be better?
Do questions like this haunt you every time another ... Views: 1017
When 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: 1540
Many times a home or office can have a tendency to accumulate negative energy over a period of time. It could be that there were some bad experiences that occurred in the space that were the cause of the lingering bad energy. However, sometimes the feeling of negative energy can occur simply ... Views: 8065
How to use Feng Shui to create a private sanctuary and renew your soul
There are 7 key design components to incorporate in your room décor in order to soothe the mind, body and soul.
In traditional Chinese culture, a specific room, preferably towards the center of the home, is designated ... Views: 1252
Winter is the time for hibernation and dormancy. In feng shui, the element for this season is water. With its introspective energy, water is considered yin. In a quiet state, we turn inward and nurture ourselves as we prepare for the approaching newness of spring.
Emotionally, a new year ... Views: 1197
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: 1585
Are you hoping for good or improved health in 2011; a more financially stable year or better relationships with friends and loved ones? In Feng Shui, good wishes for the New Year include all of these under the banner of prosperity and abundance including an overflowing cup of joy and peace ... Views: 1125
We spend so much time in our kitchens shouldn't they be free of clutter and be a place we want to be? How to get rid of clutter in the kitchen in 7 simple steps will lighten you kitchen and put a smile on your face.
I was six the year Santa brought me a child's size white wooden cupboard. I ... Views: 1124
5 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: 1198
When Emperor Jade of China arrived and was having a celebration (one of the many versions of the story), the tenth animal who arrived was the rooster. Being one of the first twelve to arrive at the celebration, the rooster got a distinct distinction. The rooster has become a part of the Chinese ... Views: 1443
Just making a change to bathroom suites can make a big difference to the look and feel of your home. Installing new showers, sinks, toilets, and other bathroom accessories can cause an impressive impact on the look of this room. Putting a bit of effort into this part of the home is well worth ... Views: 848
I was a social service worker for 24 years. I worked in an office and commuted to work every day 18 miles one way. Totally out of the blue one day my supervisor came to me and asked if I would be willing to telecommute. This meant I wouldn't have to drive to work every day, I wouldn't have to ... Views: 1348
In many homes, the kitchen is the "heart of the home." In Feng Shui the kitchen symbolizes nourishment and wealth. After all, it’s no coincidence that slang words for money include "bread" or "dough" and “to put food on the table” means to earn money. Reflecting the love and energy that are ... Views: 2898
Because most people associate the start of a new year with the opportunity for a new beginning, it can be a great opportunity for adding a bit of feng shui to your life and home. This year, don’t waste your time making New Year’s resolutions that you probably won’t keep. Instead, spend your time ... Views: 1413
If you love to cook, chances are you spend a lot of time each day in the kitchen. Because the kitchen is considered to be the heart of the home, you want this room to be inviting, full of positive energy, and attractive to your family. The kitchen should be a place where you enjoy spending time ... Views: 2342
When 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: 1654
There are a number of things that you can try when wanting to decorate your backyard. A few people may plant striking flowers and other people might put together something exotic. One thing that appears fun in almost any garden or lawn is a garden canopy. This appears like a kind of awning or ... Views: 2097
Are 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: 1562
Our homes have an enormous impact on our state of mind. They can be places that uplift us and bring us a sense of joy. And they can be places that drain our energy and create a sense of unease.
We’ve all had the experience of walking into a room after an argument and the room felt ... Views: 1427
by Laura Jagla Skallerup B.S.NCTMB
I used to be a procrastinator when it came to my meditation practice. There were always too many other things demanding my attention and I would put off my daily reflection. Some days I would sit here, some days I would sit there, to be perfectly honest, I ... Views: 970
Today started out a bit differently than most days for me. I went into the kitchen for breakfast, opened the refrigerator door and saw that the entire refrigerator was covered in red wine! Why you ask? Let me explain.
A few weeks ago I was watching a public television special on wine. It was a ... Views: 2890
The Law of Attraction and Feng Shui, you've heard of them both and you may or may not believe that either of them work. In fact, you may believe as Andy Wibbels does that the Law of Attraction is s@#t! Well maybe it is and maybe it isn't, but what is certain is that it won't work for you if you ... Views: 2104
Feng 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: 1567
One 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: 1580
Holidays 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: 1526
Is 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: 1921
In feng shui you hear a lot about positive and negative chi. But…what is chi anyway?
Basically, all things are comprised of chi or energy. It is the invisible life-force that is present in everything that exists in nature, connecting the yang energy of heaven with the yin energy of earth. ... Views: 1090
There is a massive amount of information on the subject of Feng Shui, but most people are not aware that there different types of Feng Shui. There are the many traditional styles practiced in Asia for over a thousand years, and the Westernized version practiced largely in the U.S. which we have ... Views: 4320
Good feng shui principles and practices can be quite helpful if you are trying to design a relaxing environment. In today's hectic world, a place within the home where one can go to escape the stresses of life can be extremely beneficial. Whether you are designing a home spa, meditation room, ... Views: 2946
“In every moment the universe is whispering to you. There are messages for you carried on the winds. There is wisdom for you in the morning songs of the birds outside your window and in the soft murmurs of an ebbing sea. Even ordinary, everyday events in your life carry communications from the ... Views: 2145
We are in the midst of a Mercury Retrograde Cycle (and the effects of a Full Moon Phase). Both of these powerful universal forces can bring in some negative energies when perhaps things are not working or manifesting the way you want. Mercury Retrograde rules communication, information and ... Views: 6000
This morning I woke up, checked Facebook and clicked a You Tube link about the oil spill in the Gulf. As I was watching I was inspired to write an article about how the principles of Feng Shui can help us at this time.
I know that this probably sounds a bit far-reaching, but hear me ... Views: 1403
I 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: 1522
Are you stuck on the procrastination highway where productivity slows to a crawl and stress uncontrollably speeds up? Why, because you’d rather be doing something else, fear of failure or lack of organization? Or are you procrastinating just because you do not know how to manage your internal ... Views: 1369
It is believed that those who have lost a substantial amount of money or those who just recently broken a mirror or perhaps a vase are not practicing Feng Shui in their house. This refers to the method of organizing or arranging things around your house or perhaps an office. This includes how ... Views: 1475
Your 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: 1335
Feng Shui and Your Windows
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and in Feng Shui, it’s thought that the windows are the opening where energy flows into the home. In order to improve the flow of energy in your home, make sure that you are using your windows to allow energy to flow ... Views: 3150
Are 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: 2222
The kitchen is considered the heart of your home in Feng Shui, representing health, wealth and abundance. In order to achieve these life essentials, it’s important to keep your kitchen clean and clutter-free.
Here are five Feng Shui tips for enhancing your life with better health, wealth & ... Views: 3212
We’d all like to have romance in our lives and Feng Shui has a lot to say about it. Several steps can be taken to turn our bedrooms from places that symbolize stress and cold energy to ones that invite love and romance.
1. Ask yourself, what is the purpose of my Bedroom? This may seem like a ... Views: 1994
Crystals 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: 1567
There are many reasons to add houseplants to your home. Not only are they beautiful, but they can also help purify the air and create a healthier atmosphere in your home. However, there are also a number of houseplants that work well with the principles of feng shui. Try adding a few of these ... Views: 6700
Whether you are simply sick with a common cold or someone in your home suffers from a chronic illness, feng shui can often help. Because feng shui is based on energy, you can harness the power of this energy to improve a person's health. Energy is constantly moving throughout your home, whether ... Views: 10272
If you are like most people, you probably have a wide variety of electronic appliances and devices in your home. Unfortunately, electronics emit the kind of energy that can be detrimental to the positive energy of your home. It is important to take electronics into consideration when arranging ... Views: 6698
Plants provide an element of character to a room that exudes a sense of beauty, health, intimacy and warmth. You can choose art within nature to denote symbolism of your inner vision while adding the desired aesthetics and environmental benefits to your outer vision.
Plants provide oxygen ... Views: 4311
Gardens of all kinds can benefit from a feng shui influence. The proper arrangement of plants can create a more harmonious feeling in the garden that can enhance your level of relaxation. You should also arrange your garden in a way that allows energy to flow smoothly throughout the entire area. ... Views: 4154
Trees can be a very beautiful and useful part of a home's landscaping. Not only do they add an attractive look to the yard, but they also provide comfortable shade and sometimes even fruits and nuts. Trees can also add a substantial amount of value to your home. When choosing trees for your ... Views: 10094
It's summer and time to freshen your front porch and the welcome it presents to your visitors. Your front porch is much like your home's mouth. You want it to present itself with a hospitable face and a warm reception for yourself and your family each day. Regardless of which way your front door ... Views: 3252
Utilizing feng shui within the various rooms of your home can add a harmonious look and feel that can energize your entire family. It can be especially useful to focus on the rooms where the family spends most of their time, since these rooms will benefit the most from feng shui touches. Adding ... Views: 4149