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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- Good Houseplants for Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jessica AckermanThere 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: 6872 - Using Feng Shui to Help Illnesses - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jessica AckermanWhether 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: 10431 - Feng Shui and Electronics - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jessica AckermanIf 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: 6881 - The Art and Healing of Nature - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXPlants 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: 4430(2 votes) - Herb Gardens with a Feng Shui Influence - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Jessica AckermanGardens 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: 4314(1 vote) - Consult Feng Shui Before You Plant that Tree - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Jessica AckermanTrees 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: 10263(1 vote) - Feng Shui Tips to Freshen Your Front Porch for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Trisha KeelIt'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: 3386 - Add a Touch of Feng Shui to Your Family Game Room - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Jessica AckermanUtilizing 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: 4314 - Use Feng Shui's Yin Yang for Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAn often asked question is, “Do Yin and Yang have anything to do with Feng Shui?” Or, “Can I use something other than the traditional principles of Feng Shui to bring balance and harmony into my surroundings so I can improve my life?” Others even say they would like to use Feng Shui but do not ...
Views: 2382(2 votes) - Feng Shui Tips for Organizing Your Closet - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jessica AckermanWhen applying feng shui principles to your home, it is important to remember that hidden clutter can be just as detrimental and disruptive to the positive energy in your home as visible clutter. Therefore, it is vital to keep areas such as cabinets, drawers and closets clean and organized. When ...
Views: 7484(4 votes) - Awakening - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Anna PavlakisAwakening Growing up, all around me were people who knew what they wanted to “be”. I had friends and classmates who knew they wanted to be social workers, museum curators, artists, scientists, and business owners. I particularly remember one classmate in junior high school, Monica, who ...
Views: 2287(4 votes) - 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: 1708(1 vote) - Keys for Selecting a Home that will Make You Rich - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Candace CzarnyBuying a house is never an easy task, but when you know some Feng Shui tips, you will find the home you purchase is much more supportive of your energy and for the energy of your family. Though no home is going to be absolutely perfect, there are many Feng Shui adjustments you can make to ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - How to Improve Your Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDo Feng Shui principles actually play a role in the development or improvement of prosperity? Will it make a difference if you focus new positive energy on improving your income generation? The answer is a qualified yes. Remember, one of the principles of Feng Shui is the use of positive ...
Views: 1591(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: 1805(1 vote) - Family Harmony Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Jessica AckermanThe principles of feng shui can be used to add more harmony to any family. Because feng shui can be used to create a harmonious environment and increase the flow of positive energy within any home, it can be a great way of enhancing your family’s experience together. Utilizing feng shui ...
Views: 3236 - Feng Shui for the Front Porch and Deck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jessica AckermanWhen many people think of the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui, they oftentimes consider only the interior of the home. But it is only befitting that your front porch and deck should be decorated using the principles of Feng Shui as well. After all, it is on the porch and deck where you head to ...
Views: 12533 - 6 Quick Ways to Clear Winter and Welcome Spring - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Julie GrayThe trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way! When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast ...
Views: 1894(5 votes) - How old do you think you are? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Coach Louise“Every good thought you think is contributing its share to the ultimate results of your life”. Grenville Kleiser Are you ready to put a new bounce in your step? Or awaken a new challenge, a new path or a long forgotten dream? If you are, start your creative action with positive thinking. ...
Views: 1341 - Improve Your Health with Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Jessica AckermanThere are many benefits to following feng shui guidelines in your home. One of the most important advantages is the way it can actually help you improve your overall level of health. There are numerous ways that feng shui can be used to benefit overall health and vitality. Reduce Stress with ...
Views: 1902 - Harnessing Energy to Fuel Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhile it might be simpler to think of this energy as electricity or gas in your car, your home also has energy that it uses and moves. When you are working within Feng Shui principles, you can harness this energy and allow it to work for you as opposed to against you. From the time you’re at ...
Views: 1243 - Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Jessica AckermanClutter is the enemy of positive feng shui energy. So, spring cleaning is the perfect time to reduce the level of clutter in your home and increase the level of positive feng shui energy at the same time. It is important to remember that clutter that cannot be seen is thought to be just as ...
Views: 2433 - Celebrate the Return of the Sun and Fire Up Your Reputation! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Trisha KeelThe spring equinox has returned us to days of more sunlight than darkness of night. This increase in the hours of sunlight warms up our weather and brings the onset of spring growth. You can take greater advantage of the most powerful object in our solar system - our star - our sun - by checking ...
Views: 1110 - Fighting Foreclosure with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Logynn NorthrhipIn the past two years, foreclosure has become more commonplace then ever before. Foreclosure is everywhere and probably coming to a neighborhood near you! There is one thing that foreclosures all have in common. They are in a state of disgrace. They look forlorn and dilapidated. They bring down ...
Views: 1570 - GOOD LUCK FOR BED ROOMSSubmitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Acharya Anuj JainGOOD LUCK FOR BED ROOMS Why to follow vastu and feng shui to harmonize chi for health, wealth and harmonious relationships? Feng Shui, or vastu are ancient cultural practice that advocates living in harmony with the natural configuration of the environment. The energy lines of the nature ...
Views: 4305(3 votes) - Major Vastu taboos For BedroomsSubmitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Acharya Anuj JainMajor Vastu taboos For Bedrooms Bed room is not only a resting place or meant for entertainments. Bedroom is a place where while sleeping your soul leaves the body and your subconscious mind activates. So a proper care must be taken before you sleep. All the mechanisms of physical body ...
Views: 3015(4 votes) - AGHHH "STUFF" THAT FIVE LETTER WORD!!! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Inessa FreylekhmanStuff, Stuff, Stuff!!! Who doesn’t have at least one thing they cant live without? Whether it be your Starbucks latte in the morning that makes you 10 minutes late for work, or those Jimmy Choo shoes on sale at Sacks that you absolutely must have, or another little black dress to add to your ...
Views: 1930(2 votes) - Gyan Mudra "Towards Understanding" - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Lucie MoriHave you ever undergone a life crisis when life seems to dish out challenge after challenge, and you are overwhelmed by frustration, anger or irritability- you don't know why it is happening to you but feel that something should be changed, something you need to learn and be aware of? It may be ...
Views: 1994 - Build Wealth and Prosperity with Feng Shui in the Kitchen - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThe kitchen is often the last place where you think to decorate or where you think of making money. After all, it’s generally covered in pots and pans or leftovers. Since people are in it all the time, it seems to be a place that needs little help in terms of Feng Shui. But this is far from ...
Views: 2450(8 votes) - Can't Focus or Get Anything Done... A Solution that Works - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to Mac Anderson Founder, Simple Truths, a few years ago a health study determined there are three main reasons people can't cope in life: 1. They live in the past. 2. They have a low self-esteem. 3. They can't laugh at themselves. All three of these can be important when you ...
Views: 2495(4 votes) - Spice Up Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhat you create in your home you create in your life. You can begin to take control of your life’s outcome by taking control of your environment. Since you end up spending over half of your life in bed, it should come as no surprise how important this room is to your life’s happiness and the ...
Views: 1469(3 votes) - Using Feng Shui Principles in Your Vehicle - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Jessica AckermanAlthough most times we consider feng shui principles when decorating our home or office, you can also use feng shui in many other areas of your life. Because the average person spends so much time in their vehicle every day, commuting back and forth to work, cars and trucks should be considered ...
Views: 3794 - 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: 1711(3 votes) - FENG SHUI RX FOR RN'S: Caring too much? Let feng shui help you relax! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerGood feng shui is about bringing balance and harmony to our living and working spaces. When ch’i (energy) is in positive alignment, we feel more relaxed. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that is based on many common sense principles. For example, we don’t usually feel comfortable ...
Views: 2060(4 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: 1711(1 vote) - Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing Ahead…Take Command - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDo you wish your life was smooth sailing every day, not just occasionally? Do you feel like you are you aimlessly adrift, being tossed around on the sea of life at the whim of the waves? Everyone experiences a few days or weeks throughout a lifetime where they feel out of control and tossed ...
Views: 2051(4 votes) - Ten Ways to Use Mirrors to Improve the Feng Shui in Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Ken LauherWe use mirrors in Feng Shui in a number of ways to improve the chi of a space, counteracting bad influences, filling in missing pieces of the trigram and improving our fortune. Here are ten ways we can hang a mirror on an interior or exterior wall of our home to improve the Feng Shui. 1. ...
Views: 1124(3 votes) - Seeing the World through Feng Shui-tinted Glasses - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Susan TartaglinoAs human beings, we interpret our environment through our senses. It is reported that 70% of what we experience comes from our eyes. Our sight impacts our experiences more than any of the other senses. Basically, we pay more attention to what we see than what we hear, smell, taste or ...
Views: 1285(3 votes) - What Feng Shui Element Are You? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Ken LauherThose who study Black Sect Feng Shui believe every person contains the chi of all five elements: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. At different times, we may have more or less of one element than others. We should, at all times, strive to balance the elemental chi -- not so that we contain ...
Views: 874 - Improve Your Fortune by Using the Five Elemental Colors on Your Home's Exterior - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Ken LauherIs the outside of your home dirty, or dilapidated? Is the paint peeling? How do you feel when you approach your driveway? Optimistic and energized? Or a bit defeated, and perhaps even ashamed at the shape of your house? If the latter describes your feelings about your home, it's a great time ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - 10 Feng Shui Tips To Improve The Energy of A Home - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Ken LauherHere are 10 simple Feng Shui tips and techniques you can use to shift the energy and create a positive environment that nurtures health, improves wealth and encourages love. 1. Space Cleansing: At the end of each on-site Feng Shui consultation I address the energetic cleansing of a space with ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Using Color to Create Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Jessica AckermanAlthough using feng shui can sometimes seem a bit confusing and difficult, there are some basic color guidelines that you can use in order to simply the process. Feng shui consists of the five various elements: fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Each of these elements has certain colors ...
Views: 3054(6 votes) - 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: 1360(18 votes) - 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: 1414(5 votes) - 7 Keys to Energize Your Atmosphere! - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kathy NeisessStop! Take a few seconds and look around you… What do you see? You may be at your office, or in your home, maybe you’re at the beach with your laptop. Wherever you are, what do you see, I mean really see? piles of stuff? Arranged décor? Work to do? The waves lapping at the shore..? As you ...
Views: 3331(6 votes) - Healing headache - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lucie MoriI would like to introduce precious breathing exercise for healing some of acute headaches and migraines. It is very simple and effective technique of breathing exercise was developed by Russian singer Strelnikova. Medical research in Russia proved that it helps to recover from chronic asthma ...
Views: 1531(6 votes) - Feng Shui Tips for a Sensuous Bedroom - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme BarrettLove's secret is always lifting its head out from under the covers, "Here I am!" —Rumi Your bedroom should be a luscious retreat, a place that satisfies your every desire. It has the capacity to offer you a cozy bed to lie in for an afternoon nap, a love seat designed for you and your ...
Views: 2995(5 votes) - Five Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Home - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme Barrett"Flow" is definitely a key word in feng shui. When anything is stopped up, stagnation sets in and things come to a standstill. The blood and air in our bodies need to circulate for vital health, creativity, and sales need to move for increased wealth. Words and emotions also need to flow for ...
Views: 2370(4 votes) - Feng Shui: What Is It and Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme BarrettFeng shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement. The basic principle is that life-force energy, known in China as "chi", flows through your dwellings and has a powerful effect on the way you feel and think. The surrounding landscape as well as the objects, layout and emotions in your ...
Views: 2040(4 votes) - Did you know that your Health is part of Feng Shui? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Yvonne PhillipsEveryone 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 ...
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