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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- Feng Shui Obstacles and Solutions - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Carole ProvenzaleFor Every Obstacle There is a Feng Shui Solution Go in, out, around or straight through it By: Carole Provenzale Feng Shui Long Island Certified Feng Shui Consultant http://www.FengShuiLI.com FengShuiLI@aol.com We often encounter problems and obstacles in life. ...
Views: 3179 - Vitality, Connection, and Change -- The Three Tenets of Chi - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Peter BrentsThree central ideas provide the essential platform that support all the rest of feng shui's concepts and principles. These ideas involve Chi, the "stuff," the dynamic energy that flows through and is part of absolutely everything ... animate and inanimate, tangible and intangible. It's like one ...
Views: 802 - 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: 1296 - 8 Feng Shui ways to help our planet….. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Nancy Bidigare8 Feng Shui ways to help our planet….. 1. Start a garden, the positive energy it creates is enormous…. Not only because of the healthy energy it gives your family when you eat its’ bounty, but that growing, fruitful energy is good for the whole neighborhood. Plus, it will save you money and ...
Views: 1059 - Vitality, Connection, and Change -- The Three Tenets of Chi - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Peter BrentsThree central ideas provide the essential platform that support all the rest of feng shui's concepts and principles. These ideas involve Chi, the "stuff," the dynamic energy that flows through and is part of absolutely everything ... animate and inanimate, tangible and intangible. It's like one ...
Views: 817 - Feng Shui and Your Health - by Feng Shui is the art of balancing and harmonizing the energy in your personal environment to create beneficial changes in your life. A well-balanced environment will enhance the free flow of energy in your space, which will result in better health and well being as well as more prosperity, love ...
Views: 3600 - WHAT IS FENG-SHUI? HOW CAN IT BENEFIT YOUR HOME, FAMILY AND BUSINESS? - by We are in a constantly changing environment affected by invisible energy forces prevalent in the places, in which we live or work. These forces affect our physical, emotional and spiritual health. Feng Shui enables us to create environments suitable for intended activity by identifying the ...
Views: 704 - Home Organizing with a Alzheimers Patient - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is hard for anyone to watch someone that you love deteriorate from the Disease of Alzheimer's. The once vivacious individual that you always knew is still there-somewhere. The problem is that it may only be for a fleeting moment at eventually not at all. Is it hard for them as ...
Views: 5968(2 votes) - A Feng Shui Journey to Self-Trasformation - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Aroon AjmeraBorn in India, and after graduating from New York University in 1961 with a master’s degree in Business administration, I was happily settled in London, with a nice consultancy job for a financial group of companies for 23 years. My family life was fulfilled with excellent relationship ...
Views: 1812 - Chinese Astrology Compatibility - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2006 from Henry FongThere is a belief amongst the Chinese community that those who are born four years apart are more compatible than those who are born six year apart. Do you know why? In the 12 Animals Zodiac system of astrology, our character is influenced by our year of birth. For example those born in the ...
Views: 1351 - Getting "UNSTUCK" in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIndecision can weigh us down. We often spend so much time trying to decide what to do about a situation, we get stuck. It is easier to do nothing and I have seen some clients that need that gentle “nudge” to make a decision and continue moving. Often times, it isn’t easy for some of us. We ...
Views: 1304 - Keeping the Clutter Away - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhile professional organizers and clutter busters are the rage these days, with even Oprah and Donald Trump singing the praises of these clutter gurus, few of us realize how to keep that clutter from reappearing once we've moved it out. Do we ever really ask the question, Why does the clutter ...
Views: 842 - Feng Shui - Art of Water Placement - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Jon SimArt of Water PlacementThe use of water feature has been widely applied in Feng Shui practice. It is believed to be able to create wealth and good fortune by many. But this is however not true. Water does not in anyway represent wealth, abundance and prosperity. By the law of nature, ...
Views: 10578 - The Many Changing Colors of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleAlthough many years ago it wasn’t a primary thing to go over unless I was assisting a client with a remodeling, I was not asked often about the colors they may want to use in their homes or businesses. I typically saw traditional light and pale walls and white ceilings and doors and there ...
Views: 1483 - Getting Out of Your Own Way in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleI am a firm believer in the beautiful art of Feng Shui, what some people refer to as the “Art of Mindful Placement.” Many people tout the virtues of Feng Shui including Donald Trump and Mayor Bloomberg and a client I had just last week; not as well known, perhaps, but every bit as happy with ...
Views: 743 - Feng Shui Synchronicity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIf you haven’t yet started the process of putting Feng Shui Principles into effect in your life and in your surroundings, you probably haven’t yet experienced the powers and transformations they can truly create for you. And if you have, you may have noticed a certain synchronicity that has ...
Views: 1051 - Feng Shui Tips for Your Apartment - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleFeng Shui Tips for Apartments If you’re living in an apartment that isn’t quite the right size for your growing family, it can be quite a challenge to decorate it. It can seem an almost impossible task to incorporate Feng Shui principles as well. You can make an apartment or small space seem ...
Views: 5221 - Eliminating The Feng Shui "Fear Factor" - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleEliminating The Feng Shui “Fear Factor” Written by: Carole Provenzale Certified Feng Shui Consultant Feng Shui Long Island http://www.FengShuiLI.com FengShuiLI@aol.com Increasingly in my practice I have noticed that more and more clients are actually becoming afraid to make changes to their ...
Views: 871 - Feng Shui and the Color of Money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleFeng Shui and the Color of Money I remember one of the first things I learned about money was don’t count on it. Did you ever notice just when you thought you would actually not only meet all your bills but have a little left over to actually indulge yourself in something good, something ...
Views: 2665 - Feng Shui & Real Estate-- The Perfect Couple - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Dolores KozielskiFeng Shui and Real Estate—The Perfect Couple Acquiring a property is one of the most important decisions anyone can make in a lifetime. Buying or selling real estate can be so overwhelming, especially, when you don’t know what property to choose or what to do when searching for a new home. ...
Views: 1672 - Feng Shui Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleStress is all around us. Every day we see people rushing from place to place because their schedules are so full there isn’t enough time to get everything done. Work pressures, home and family pressures and unexpected emergencies can happen to all of us. If you’re feeling the same sort of ...
Views: 1545 - Feng Shui Your Way Into Spring! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIf you’re anything like I am, you’re beginning to dread each coming winter more and more. The Yin/Yang theory of the normal change of the seasons brings with each winter the Yin aspect: dark (those long dark days), passive, downward, cold, contacting and weak are all aspects of the Yin part of ...
Views: 871 - Dealing with Clutter Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Linda BinnsAs garage-sale season begins, many people are taking the opportunity to improve their home’s Feng Shui without even realizing it. One of the simplest things you can do to enhance the positive flow of energy through your environment is to banish clutter and remove extraneous items from your home. ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - HEALTHY BODIES MAY DEPEND ON HEALTHY HOMES: - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all know that exercise and diet are important to our health. But many people are unaware of the role our homes, gardens and offices can play in creating and maintaining a healthy body. The ancient practice of Feng Shui, often called “the art of placement,” links your physical environment to ...
Views: 1322 - Clear your space~ Clear your Life: New Year's Space Clearing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Christan Hummel(excerpted from the best-selling book, the “Do It Yourself Space Clearing Kit. Available now through: www.earthtransitions.com/special/) As we embark upon this new year, while it is a time for that new diet as we recover from the binges of the holidays to shed the unwanted pounds they have ...
Views: 1382 - FENG SHUI DECORATING ENHANCES HOLIDAY MOOD, CELEBRATIONS - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Linda BinnsDo holiday gatherings drive you crazy? Do your family get-togethers result in more stress than harmony? The problem may not be you or your loved ones. It could be your house. As you prepare your home for the holidays this year, take a few moments to consider some of the following tips based ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Feng Shui Color - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2005 from Linda BinnsA growing number of people across the nation are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui as they design both interior and exterior spaces. This centuries-old practice involves using color, materials and object placement to enhance positive energy, or “Chi,” in homes and offices. “People are ...
Views: 2246 - Bringing Feng Shui Into the Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsYou may have spent generous amounts of time and money decorating the “public” spaces in your home. Living rooms, great rooms, kitchens and powder rooms are often considered top priorities because these are the spaces most commonly inhabited by guests. However, it is even more important to ...
Views: 1958 - Empower Your Life with Your House Number - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Vicky WhiteThere are no accidents. We subconsciously choose our homes for a reason. The numerology of our house number reveals energies that support us, and those that provide the lessons we need. When we're aware of those energies, we can intentionally use them to empower us. Each vibration gives us ...
Views: 6601(1 vote) - Transform your Life into a Work of Art. - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2005 from Gabrielle AlizayAs published in The Visionary Life Ezine, December 2004: This is a very captivating idea—-to live life, manifest dreams, and reach goals in an easy and relaxed way and in a positive and healthy manner. Clearly, this stress-free behavior indicates a skill bordering on the art of blissful ...
Views: 1624 - Harmony Inside - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all have sources of stress in our lives. It’s our reactions to those stressors that determine our health and well-being. This was a key point discussed at “Listening to the Body: The Language of Stress-Related Symptoms,” a recent seminar attended by Linda Binns and presented by William J. ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Garden Remedies - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 958 - Ten Simple Tips to Feng Shui Your Office - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Carole Provenzale10 SIMPLE FENG SHUI TIPS AND ADVICE FOR YOUR OFFICE Getting through your Workday the Feng Shui Way By: Carole Provenzale Feng Shui Long Island www.FengShuiLI.com Think about it. Every day we get up, go to jobs we don’t really care for and hold our breath until the weekend. When we finally ...
Views: 2397(1 vote) - Garden Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from Linda BinnsFor thousands of people, interior design involves more than just picking pretty throw pillows. A growing number of individuals across the country are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui (pronounced “fung schway”). Those who use the principles of this centuries-old practice to guide their ...
Views: 955 - FOCUS ON FENG SHUI – SPRING CLEANING ATTRACTS POSITIVE ENERGY - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Linda BinnsAs the earth renews itself each Spring, many of us (well, at least a few of us) feel the urge to heed one of the season’s age-old rituals – spring cleaning. This year, don’t think of spring cleaning as an unpleasant chore. Instead, realize that it’s an opportunity to use the principles of Feng ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - House Buying Tips Utlizing Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2005 from Linda BinnsHouse Buying Tips Feng Shui isn’t just something you do to a house once you own it. These powerful principles should be considered as you search for a new home. Review the tips below to help ensure that you don’t end up with a “house of horrors.” •Location, location, location... Do not buy a ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - HEALTHY BODIES MAY DEPEND ON HEALTHY HOMES: - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all know that exercise and diet are important to our health. But many people are unaware of the role our homes, gardens and offices can play in creating and maintaining a healthy body. The ancient practice of Feng Shui, often called “the art of placement,” links your physical environment to ...
Views: 922 - Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all start the New Year with good intentions. How many of us have resolved to get organized, exercise more or lose weight, starting on Jan. 1? These extremely common – and truly beneficial – resolutions are some of the hardest to keep, often because they require fundamental changes in ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Making Space for Sacred Space - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2004 from Stephanie YehWhen you read a great inspirational book, prayer, or article, don't you think to yourself, "What a great idea! I should do more daily rituals, prayer, meditation."? It always seems like a great idea, right? We know that sacred practices and sacred space bring peace, harmony, joy, and ease into ...
Views: 952 - How to Dowse or Water Witch - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephanie Yeh"Water Witching." The term sounds so delightful, mystical, and wonderful, doesn't it? Water witching is the art of using a magical tool, such as a pendulum or dowsing rods, or psychic abilities to find underground sources of water. People, including some plumbers, have been practicing water ...
Views: 12029(2 votes) - Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is making a comeback in the modern world. But is it really possible to change your attitude just by rearranging your living space? Many people say yes. Feng Shui is an Asian philosophy that dates back some 5,000 years. Practitioners strive to find the proper ...
Views: 2691(1 vote) - What's your clutter keeping you from? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2004 from Linda DessauSo you might be asking – what is clutter and why should I care about it? Clutter is essentially anything you don't need, don't want and get no joy from seeing. There might be 100's of items in your home or office right now that could be cleared away. The cost of having a lot of clutter around ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - A Homebuyers Checklist of Common Feng Shui Problems - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Kathryn WeberBuying a home is usually a stressful experience. So much rides on a new home because this is where you relax, have fun, sleep, eat; in short, it's the place central to your life. Not only that, but homes usually cost a whole lot of money and represent our single largest investment. Most ...
Views: 9817(1 vote) - Using Feng Shui to Harness the Power of Your Intention - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2003 from Vicky WhiteMaster Lin Yun, founder of Black Hat Tibetan Feng Shui, has stated that making Feng Shui enhancements without intention, is only 10% effective. However, add intention and you'll get a 120% improvement! If you listen to successful people talk about what makes them successful, one of the ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Creating a Peaceful Home in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Kathryn WeberIn times of stress and difficulty, home becomes more important to our sense of well-being. We look to our home to provide a sensory reprieve that allows us to unplug from the stresses of the outside world. In turbulent times, we especially yearn for a serene space. However, creating a calming ...
Views: 4318(1 vote) - 11 Feng Shui Tips for Creating Romance & Passion - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Vicky WhiteValentine's Day or any day - romance and passion are important. Whether you're looking for a new relationship or looking to enhance an existing one, Feng Shui will power your intentions. Your environment is either supporting you or working against you. If you are in a relationship these tips ...
Views: 2688(1 vote) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - SELF-REFLECTION & FENG SHUI TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Aroon AjmeraNew Year is a time for making resolutions to transform your life. Do a self-reflection analysis and see how you can enhance each of the nine areas of your life to improve your emotional, mental and spiritual status for living in harmony and balance. 1. Journey: Set yourself a goal. Visualise ...
Views: 3247(1 vote) - 10 Sure-Fire Feng Shui Tips for More Romance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathryn WeberA central feng shui tenet is that marital or romantic happiness is an important element for a happy, well-lived life. And if you’ve had marital or romantic unhappiness, you know how true that is! Of course, one of the keys to an effective partnership is having the relationship on a solid ...
Views: 8604(1 vote) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
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