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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- 5 Ways to Remain a Company Asset Using Feng Shui Principles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you an asset or a liability to the survival of your company during this economic downturn? No matter who you are or what your job description is, you’ve probably thought “Am I the next to go?” You don’t have to be so worried about losing your job, if you flip your thinking. “Think ...
Views: 961 - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1709 - The Feng Shui Detective: The Case of the Missing Husband - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Amy Gray[This is an actual Feng Shui consultation; all names and identifying features have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.] I drove up through a suburban subdivision, viewing the large homes with their expansive three car garages and driveways. Approaching my new client’s ...
Views: 1683 - A Right Start: Six Feng Shui Tips for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Diana GarberFeng Shui has many definitions, and my simplest descriptors are: • The process of maximizing our experience of an environment • An environment that feels safe and secure. There are several environments: Mind, body, home, work, relationships, mode of transportation, and so on. When it ...
Views: 5502(1 vote) - The Miss California 2009 Saga Continues... - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Chriss BarrIt’s official. The Donald tells Carrie Prejean, “You’re fired!” for not fulfilling her duties as Miss California 20009 and now Tami Farrell is the new reigning queen. Not having been a beauty queen myself I have no idea what’s required of a job like this but for Carrie Prejean the requirements ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - Feng Shui Tips for Great Pool Parties - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Chriss BarrIt’s summer and that means inviting friends and family over for bar-b-que, beer and parties around the pool. Start your summer celebration off right by creating the ideal feng shui atmosphere so everyone has a great time. The Setting: The water in the pool will likely dominate your party ...
Views: 2240 - Spring Cleaning is Healthy! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are like most of us, we all have that one area in our house that is cluttered. That place that is full of unsorted papers, old mismatched socks, abandoned furniture stored in the basement and all of those "just in case" items that clog up our closets, drawers, basements and garages. Did ...
Views: 700 - Be Kind to Planet Earth 9 Ways - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneHere are nine tips to help you be kinder to our Planet using feng shui. 1. Place paper towels in an inconvenient spot. Mine now live in a lower cabinet on the lowest shelf. This location makes me think twice, maybe three times before using a paper towel. 2. Have lots of cloth napkins, use ...
Views: 884 - Take Feng Shui with You When Traveling - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you planning a trip to a hotel or resort in the near future? Are you hoping for a positive energy change of pace that is filled with rest, relaxation and enjoyable recreation. Or is part of you dreading sleeping in an unfamiliar room in a strange city and a strange bed? There are a few ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - The Feng Shui Solution for Creating “Downtime” - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffSummer is almost here and so is patio living, picnicking and barbecuing. It’s all about relaxation in the great outdoors so you can absorb some of that great fresh air and relax. All you need is outdoor space that provides enough peace and quiet to give you the opportunity to rest, read a book ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Healing Architecture - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I practiced as an Architect for fifteen years and have been practicing holistic healing for six years. I was hoping some day these two areas of expertise will come together, but instead I am feeling confused and restless. I have been meditating for several years too, but can not seem ...
Views: 1077 - Feng Shui & Clutter - Take It or Leave It - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Susan TartaglinoAs a feng shui consultant, I generally categorized myself as a clutter minimalist. That was, of course until recently. I just returned from one of my favorite places on earth, Southern California. The visit was magical and nourishing and taught me a lot about myself - including the fact that ...
Views: 826 - Foreclosure: Bad Feng Shui? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimOver the past several months like never before in my twelve year career as a Feng Shui Master have I been asked for counseling on behalf of both owners and real estate brokers on how to expedite the sale of houses that have been sitting on the market for many months and also, on part of the ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Top 10 Feng Shui Office Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimWhen I was first contacted on behalf of Canon Europe last fall to prepare a report on how to use Feng Shui to aid office stress, as a Feng Shui Master I was sincerely thrilled that a giant technology corporation would acknowledge such an ancient science like Feng Shui to help find a cure for ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - ***The Way Up: A Feng Shui Approach to Depression - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Carole HyderDepression isn’t the typical reason people want a Feng Shui appointment, but it can be a factor in the big picture. An appointment may be made for another more obvious reason only to discover that depression is playing a part. That said, sometimes depression is the only reason someone would ...
Views: 2874(1 vote) - What's in a Name? A Feng Shui Approach to Your Home - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Carole HyderAs a Feng Shui consultant I address a lot of issues with people who find themselves living in a space that has no meaning for them. This situation can come about in many ways. Sometimes a person moved into a house years ago and now they no longer like the house, yet are not financially in a ...
Views: 5733 - Setting Boundaries with Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Carole HyderEnergy is a funny thing. It always works. It’s always “on.” Even when we pay no attention to it, there always seems to be some. Anyone who’s worked with energy is aware of its power----whether dealing with body energy, earth energy or space energy. Often I run into people who aren’t as ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - How to Boost Your Wealth with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica AckermanWhether or not FengShui is true is debatable at the least. What’s not debatable is that one has to be healthy before he can ever hope to become wealthy, so that part about the Chinese belief about wealth starting in the kitchen should be at least true. Yes, the kitchen. This is because from ...
Views: 1877 - 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: 1292(1 vote) - Feng Shui for the Bedroom - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Glenda FeilenYou can either create a romantic atmosphere or a devastating relationship based on the things that are in your bedroom. The things around you in your environment are of vital importance when it comes to creating a life of abundance, happiness and romance. We are constantly exchanging energy ...
Views: 1965 - Peaceful Bedroom Energy Helps Deal with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWhat color are the walls in your bedroom? Are they peaceful colors that encourage quiet, calm, personal relaxation and body regeneration? Or, are they bright colors that encourage activity, lots of energy and a mind in constant motion? The color you surround yourself with in your bedroom can ...
Views: 1777 - Marketing Plans and Feng Shui Tips for Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinDo you ever feel... That marketing isn't something that's comfortable? That self promotion sounds pushy and fake? That marketing is something you can only do when you have extra cash or you have a big company? That marketing isn't really important, your products and services sell themselves? ...
Views: 2846(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: 1532 - Feng Shui Tips For Living in the Moment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinFeng Shui is based on change, the ebb and flow if life. An acceptance and understanding of this enables us to move through lifes' challenges with a greater sense of comfort and ease. Just as the river adjusts and shifts to the shape of the land. A sense of flexibility and the ability to ‘go with ...
Views: 828 - Take Action! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinRecently I found myself waiting for a delayed flight in Dallas and in the extra time I had, I went to the airport bookstore. While at the bookstore, I found a wonderful quote, it said, “ What we think, or what we know, or what we think we believe is in the end, of little consequence. The ...
Views: 944 - The 30-Second Speech: Can You Describe What You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinSomething I have all of my coaching clients do, no matter what coaching program we're working on, is to develop what Thomas Leonard called, "The Elevator Speech". What he meant by this statement was that you have 30 seconds to describe what you do in a way that is not only easy to understand but ...
Views: 9342(3 votes) - 5 Tips for Vibrant Kitchen Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneThe Kitchen is a very powerful place, feng shui-wise. It is the heart of the home. Like your heart, it is deserves special care for optimal health. Does your Kitchen delight the senses? Or it is usually an eyesore? The kitchen will positively affect the part of your life and your body it ...
Views: 5282 - Do you have any dubious feng shui? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneA positive feng shui symbol is always a positive symbol, regardless of where it is placed in your home or office. That’s the good news. It may be placed in its most effective location, or not. Still, it will benefit you at least partially. Similarly, an item that is a negative symbol, for you, ...
Views: 650 - Who is Your Ideal Client? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinYou're probably thinking, "I know who my clients are, why do I need to determine who my Ideal Client is and why should I care?" Many of us, as we develop our businesses, find ourselves accepting any and all work that comes our way. Some of it pleasant, rewarding and fulfilling. And some it ...
Views: 1107 - Do You Know Why Your Clients Hire You? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinYou're probably thinking, "Of course I do, they hire me because______". And you probably filled the blank with a description of your service. For example, a graphic designer might answer that question as follows: My clients hire me because they need help designing their materials. And while ...
Views: 982 - Create Your Ideal Environment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinCreating your ideal environment means looking honestly at what's working and what isn't working in your living and working environments. When you go to work, are you greeted by a desk covered with projects and things to do? If so, how does that feel? Is this an environment that welcomes and ...
Views: 1999 - Create an Environment That Supports Success - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinWelcome to the world of working at home. The very lack of structure and a defined place to go to work can undermine our best efforts and intentions. Don’t get me wrong, working at home is a wonderful thing, you're in control of your schedule, you can dress casually…and yet….you may still find ...
Views: 877 - Are You Committed to Your Clients? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinAre you committed to your clients? Seems like an obvious question with a simple answer-yes! But are you really committed? Do you ever find yourself resenting your clients? Maybe they call too often. Maybe they call at inconvenient times. Maybe they seem to make too many demands. Or, ...
Views: 873 - Feng Shui: Can Living in a Condo Cause Cancer? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerSome time back, I got a call from a couple who were about to purchase a gorgeous condo in an upscale neighborhood. The closing was the next day and as one final thought, they asked me to look at the place and tell them if the energies in their future home were auspicious. I hurried over to the ...
Views: 1910 - The Power of Feng Shui in Buying a Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Madhu BrodkeyBuying a home is one of the most important decisions we will make in our life. Whether it be a first home, moving to a more suitable space for our current lifestyle, or as an investment property, it is important to select the site that will serve our needs best. One of the most powerful ways ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Isn't Feng Shui Just About Placement? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is thought to be three to four thousand years old, originating in Ancient China. It is based on specific principles of living in harmony with your environment and your environment being in harmony with you so your life can be balanced, abundant and joyful. Out of those simple ...
Views: 966 - Calm the Crisis Frenzy…Take Action - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Pat Heydlauff“Recent economic hard times have swept millions of people from the positive to the negative side of the stream. These millions are struggling, some of them in desperation and fear, to get back to the positive side of the stream.” This quote seems to describe very well the feelings sweeping ...
Views: 764 - 5 Classical Feng Shui Tips to Ensure You Make a Date with Prosperity! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerAre you about to open up a bank account, get married, schedule surgery or make a business presentation? The date you select can have a tremendous impact on the outcome. In Asia, people do not schedule major life events without first checking to see whether a certain date is auspicious — with ...
Views: 3536 - Move with ease using feng shui - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneOne of the most stressful things we do is move from one home to another. Using feng shui principles, moving can be far more comfortable and flow smoothly. Before you start, pack your memories. Go to the center of each room and gather all the good memories of that room and place them in your ...
Views: 615 - What can feng shui do for you? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneEverything in feng shui starts with your intentions. What sorts of intentions might you have? Here are a few possibilities. Lead a life that flows. Your life has the feeling of a meandering stream with occasional rapids. Life is at a comfortable pace with times of excitement, times of ...
Views: 669 - Be Prepared for Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Kathleen Tumpane“Be prepared” isn’t just a scout motto, it is good feng shui, too. In scouting, you are prepared for basic survival in the wilds. In feng shui, when you are prepared for predictable eventualities, it gives you a sense of comfort and self care that translates into prosperity consciousness. For ...
Views: 633 - Do you have feng shui vision, yet? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneFeng shui vision is: the ability to recognize the existing wonderful feng shui that you have done intuitively, to become aware of areas that need adjustment to align with your personal intentions more effectively, and the willingness to move, shift, or delete items that are depleting or ...
Views: 675 - Pillow Talk - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Katy AllgeyerThe lights are low, you’ve got chocolates and/or ice cream by your side, you’re naked and snuggled under the satin sheets. Soft music is playing, too. I bet I know where you think this feng shui column is leading! But unfortunately, it’s not what you think. Instead of your lover by your side ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Attitude of Gratitude: The Secret Power of the Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerDo you know what the most powerful words in any languageare after “I love you”? Here’s a hint: just like the words “I love you”,they are not said often enough but they carry a very powerful punch when they are said with real sincerity. The answer is “Thank you”. Sending thank you notes should ...
Views: 3194(2 votes) - Fill Your Relationships with Romance, Respect and Rapport - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are just beginning a new life together, have celebrated your 35th Anniversary or are still looking for your significant other, Feng Shui will help you create the foundation for a joy filled relationship. For young couples starting new homes, and those who’ve been married for years, ...
Views: 938 - Un-cluttering Your Time Puts You In-Control - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAs a middle management sales team specialist, Judy didn’t have a moment to spare. She didn’t have time on her hands to worry about what tomorrow would bring; she had so many things to do within a 24 hour period that an army of six couldn’t possibly accomplish in a month. She thought her time ...
Views: 785 - Feng Shui Tips and Trends for Spring - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Carole ProvenzaleWhat used to be thought of as the latest “trend” just hasn’t gone away. Feng Shui, which hit the United States to a stream of controversy and people saying “Feng WHAT”? has proven over time that clients are truly experiencing total transformations when they implement Feng Shui into their ...
Views: 1172 - Psychology and Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantThe famous Swiss psychiatrist, Carl G. Jung, said what we deny, fear or don’t address consciously will visit us as fate. I agree and believe, too, if we don’t manifest our intentions, we will manifest our fears. Many people believe therapy is about resolving a crisis or healing a traumatic ...
Views: 3171(3 votes) - How Classical Feng Shui Can Strengthen Your Cash Flow - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn this weak economy, it simply takes longer to close deals. In fact, I'm hearing from more and more business people who are frustrated that even customers who are still in a strong financial position seem to be in a holding mode - waiting to see what happens before they make any decisions. ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Feng Shui and Symbols: What You Have in Your House Says a Lot About You - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Amy GrayWhat does a broken statue of a rooster have to do with Feng Shui? Feng Shui teaches us that everything in our house is a reflection of what is in our mind. Symbolically speaking, your house and the things in it reflects your thoughts, feelings, and spirit. So let's get back to that rooster. One ...
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