tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10266358347502870412024-03-17T20:01:30.259-07:00Feng Shui by MariaResidential, Business, Landscape ConsultationsMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-50958685003921683932024-02-15T11:28:00.000-08:002024-02-15T11:28:32.293-08:00Feng Shui is About Surrounding Yourself with Beauty<p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art that allows us to create harmony and balance through our environment. This harmony and balance lend support to our lives. When our lives are supported through our environment it’s much easier to achieve the things we want such as good health, well-being, love, and happiness.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is about arranging our environment, our homes, and our businesses to let in the life force energy, called ‘Ch’i,” and lead us to prosperity and success. The peacefulness of our homes leads us to help us achieve peace, health, and joy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jbo8inS_aORPbGDIXgJVjj0hFbmkiA-QRrkgKgZ4f0U5gLHrpLPh-QN6R-9SmFZQ42cghRgNtGOmXcQW5juSVEue7Z5qjRren9Ec0psOQEKz1C2gsHGBGTgIIeH82Ea_4eRHHIFXnSaswVmQWpVFPO7kLyhlKR9wKuMU4iEioSIFvKntV2zaqvPI4rul/s3264/Flower%20Class%20078.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jbo8inS_aORPbGDIXgJVjj0hFbmkiA-QRrkgKgZ4f0U5gLHrpLPh-QN6R-9SmFZQ42cghRgNtGOmXcQW5juSVEue7Z5qjRren9Ec0psOQEKz1C2gsHGBGTgIIeH82Ea_4eRHHIFXnSaswVmQWpVFPO7kLyhlKR9wKuMU4iEioSIFvKntV2zaqvPI4rul/s320/Flower%20Class%20078.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Feng Shui doesn’t have many hard and fast rules, but rather recommendations to help enhance your life. </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The first is to ensure your safety and comfort. It is advised to avoid hard angles, but rather surround yourself with curved flowing lines, like curved paths and rounded furniture. Another recommendation is to avoid placing your desk or furniture with your back to the door, which acts to disempower you. Placing your desk facing the door of the room puts you in the power position.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq19ROSpIUsgc4wMiMFxvxp_naAgVnOpGe2gimsOV1zRRUprPjgPpl_rxTKHHfvlGnDIuHJgARcf-g6RS7y6pwFvD3YB-g5iYlumKNbSUz8YuxPs2VN4mObFFHMNVWP_ITTJzLrLC9EBmdWKSNFhiCaqj0pyC7qPKnbSngonvkdexyrHFiQJEHKpaafAO/s960/IMG_6190.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq19ROSpIUsgc4wMiMFxvxp_naAgVnOpGe2gimsOV1zRRUprPjgPpl_rxTKHHfvlGnDIuHJgARcf-g6RS7y6pwFvD3YB-g5iYlumKNbSUz8YuxPs2VN4mObFFHMNVWP_ITTJzLrLC9EBmdWKSNFhiCaqj0pyC7qPKnbSngonvkdexyrHFiQJEHKpaafAO/s320/IMG_6190.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The second is to keep your home orderly but be sure you express yourself. Surround yourself with pictures of family and friends, art that you love, and places for your hobbies. You want your home to be your sanctuary and comfort zone.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBW4pjKsFRGLzfh1B-ZLlGerzY-p7xx7_VfTXphawmsP9MgK2yLjHAVGpHEsWZOxEZLjFUgET_6WtK95VVm__P9iP5VcYhBnw5LUeF0r_hRyzjhp6u1YHKwJBMuKFiuA-wgOaFNmNiWTdLs5w5MPeIP1XUR0TK4_16emSUFWVqbce4BxCg34y_F425GDA/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20108.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBW4pjKsFRGLzfh1B-ZLlGerzY-p7xx7_VfTXphawmsP9MgK2yLjHAVGpHEsWZOxEZLjFUgET_6WtK95VVm__P9iP5VcYhBnw5LUeF0r_hRyzjhp6u1YHKwJBMuKFiuA-wgOaFNmNiWTdLs5w5MPeIP1XUR0TK4_16emSUFWVqbce4BxCg34y_F425GDA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20108.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The third, and the one I feel is the most important, is to live with what you love. Surround yourself with beauty which will enhance and uplift your wellbeing. Whether in art, furniture, plants and flowers, or a captivating view, surrounding yourself with beauty is one of the most important aspects of Feng Shui.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When a client of mine is stuck, or has an area in their home which they don’t like, I often advise them to place something of beauty which they love in that space, such as a beautiful flower arrangement, a stunning vase, a vibrant cloth, or an interesting piece of art. That begins the active life force energy, the Ch’i circulating, and leads them to more creative energy.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EfHroFPZt6mb1Dc09GwOcLtEOZEhHbe18MQqzbKTq4_NAPFLXnPnTYoTsl1kT78ofA_mn1nuPCRXiIyQV7eaEsnSSjD7abp62OzP2iwNTGox8lKHiAqnIYxnuV2JPL8N4jojIjEt6Q5LZreO_EoPl4O_-zDNIui8pHsuoCfGuD6NnGevNUGMrbD-Gjmj/s1063/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20114.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="718" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EfHroFPZt6mb1Dc09GwOcLtEOZEhHbe18MQqzbKTq4_NAPFLXnPnTYoTsl1kT78ofA_mn1nuPCRXiIyQV7eaEsnSSjD7abp62OzP2iwNTGox8lKHiAqnIYxnuV2JPL8N4jojIjEt6Q5LZreO_EoPl4O_-zDNIui8pHsuoCfGuD6NnGevNUGMrbD-Gjmj/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20114.JPG" width="216" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I love surrounding myself with beautiful fresh flower arrangements which I have created. I enjoy looking at my father’s art, evoking numerous memories, as well as pictures of my daughter, grandchildren, and soulmate. I feel that vibrant colors and bold shapes uplift me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmF6wILZ8hfkn0IQsWzV1-alTVeFNDWXT6vBRA2e1tr_jFCyf_lJ5pKWuYa5qSjd0wvg3nUgc9mj2sHNnHCUuKIEozzXwP5sE4_Hx_4JhVN869BlvFJ4Xdkq4CxasvsWRd71WcFglV5qz_OuiItFv7ZwsbJrxQwbfEAX_nvuav_s81mU0MbO7neDZjElTs/s3554/IMG_7085.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3554" data-original-width="2190" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmF6wILZ8hfkn0IQsWzV1-alTVeFNDWXT6vBRA2e1tr_jFCyf_lJ5pKWuYa5qSjd0wvg3nUgc9mj2sHNnHCUuKIEozzXwP5sE4_Hx_4JhVN869BlvFJ4Xdkq4CxasvsWRd71WcFglV5qz_OuiItFv7ZwsbJrxQwbfEAX_nvuav_s81mU0MbO7neDZjElTs/s320/IMG_7085.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Find what you love in your home and surround yourself with beauty. Your Feng Shui journey will have begun.</p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-18344428029249794412024-01-12T15:03:00.000-08:002024-01-12T15:03:14.784-08:00Creating Love Altars and Vision Boards to Improve Your Feng Shui <p>In Feng Shui there is a belief that seeing things that make you feel calm or that you regard as beautiful help to nourish you. When you create a place where you can see those calming and beautiful things daily, you will create a place where your dreams and goals can be nourished and ultimately manifested.</p><p>Feng Shui Love Altars and Vision Boards can help you picture and realize your dreams. They are simply a collection of images, words and objects that represent a physical manifestation of your feelings and thoughts, creating a doorway from the unseen to the seen. They are known to produce profound results, both those expected as well as unexpected, due perhaps to their influence on the unconscious or subconscious mind.</p><p>They both work on many levels: </p><p>Vision Boards: </p><p>A Vision Board is a one-dimensional board which helps you set and prioritize your goals and intentions. The process of creating a vision board helps to solidify these goals in your head and sends them out to the universe. Seeing your vision board regularly, with images and words representing your goals, and wishes helps remind you of what you want to do, who you want to be, and what you want to have. The vision board helps to ensure that you continue to move towards those things, both consciously and unconsciously. Vision boards are fun to make and tap into your creativity.</p><p>Love Altars:</p><p>Love Altars are three-dimensional vision boards. Rather than creating a board which hangs on a wall, you instead create a grouping of items which sit on a small table or counter. I work closely with two amazing life coaches https://radianceandcourage.com who work with women searching for their soulmates. As in Feng Shui their work looks at having these amazing women love themselves first, and feel whole, as they create space for their soulmates. As part of their training, they create love altars and place them in the Feng Shui Love area of their homes as a daily reminder of their goals and dreams. </p><p>Most of all, whichever you chose – THEY WORK! They have worked for me and for others. I can look back at past vision boards I have created and am excited to compare them against the final results. I also have many clients who have created love altars who have gotten engaged and happily married. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmMKN1GDfqRuISt2AZaE3eOpk0p03PfaNw3i6Rn0a78iMGiGXtE0L-5EXZnBQsXHYq3yt9AOuxaJHpoQJYgHYvNBr9h3IkN_m6rqs2GIM6SMUpqGWPlOwOxwtkZVuZ_Oqw6jtczSkZW8_pHN7-Zv3Nm0kHVZb_OBqRKIFsY6NZjC3wDqBGd_T0T0_tlhC/s4032/72661588244__95BC73D0-02E7-4EB8-A4B7-03942AFF8653.fullsizerender.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmMKN1GDfqRuISt2AZaE3eOpk0p03PfaNw3i6Rn0a78iMGiGXtE0L-5EXZnBQsXHYq3yt9AOuxaJHpoQJYgHYvNBr9h3IkN_m6rqs2GIM6SMUpqGWPlOwOxwtkZVuZ_Oqw6jtczSkZW8_pHN7-Zv3Nm0kHVZb_OBqRKIFsY6NZjC3wDqBGd_T0T0_tlhC/s320/72661588244__95BC73D0-02E7-4EB8-A4B7-03942AFF8653.fullsizerender.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A client's love altar</div><p><u>How To Create a Love Altar:</u></p><p>A Love Altar is a very personal, three-dimensional individualized representation of your hopes and dreams.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Begin with a special place ideally in the Love area of your home, or master bedroom. </li><li>Cover with a beautiful cloth (in the Love area think of red, pink, or white) </li><li>Cut out images and words from magazines, calendars, maps, postcards, photos that represent your love goals, or search online and download pictures from websites. </li><li>Add items in pairs, such as candles, lovebirds, crystals, scented oils etc.</li><li>Write affirmations as if they have already happened, such as “I am in a loving relationship with my soulmate.” </li><li>Look at it on a daily basis and recite your affirmations. <br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLy6MjK9AL-trX8T_2wSO6_Pla4z4jUyXapmaeZhMPBwrOYk7_artkbZSSDNxnh1G5-MsefLOJO1xJFy-SAKL1-nW6G7M8sBY90FQOLCxZVPDSE6itT0NeUx0AJTAhZzJKQR2XXL1skm5Ej9AOibGygohTic0d5BnIKm_0NbTEJDHUKL2g6GMRN3d51wF/s2218/72661626378__50BE4FDD-22AC-4B35-B37F-FD0E0F4C9993.fullsizerender.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2218" data-original-width="1627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLy6MjK9AL-trX8T_2wSO6_Pla4z4jUyXapmaeZhMPBwrOYk7_artkbZSSDNxnh1G5-MsefLOJO1xJFy-SAKL1-nW6G7M8sBY90FQOLCxZVPDSE6itT0NeUx0AJTAhZzJKQR2XXL1skm5Ej9AOibGygohTic0d5BnIKm_0NbTEJDHUKL2g6GMRN3d51wF/s320/72661626378__50BE4FDD-22AC-4B35-B37F-FD0E0F4C9993.fullsizerender.jpg" width="235" /></a></li></ul><p></p><p><u>How To Create a Vision Board:</u></p><p>A Vision Board is a very personal, one-dimensional representation of your hopes and dreams, so no two are alike. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Begin with a board (11x14 or 8 ½ by 14 are the most practical sizes, but anything goes). You can also pick up poster boards at your local Dollar Stores. You can think of your life in the course of a year (what you want to have accomplished this time next year), a season or just a single event, for example a wedding. You can even envision loftier lifetime goals such as career or family you have always wanted. Then close your eyes and visualize exactly what you want to happen. See all the details. Imagine your perfect home, office, or event setting. Imagine the people in your life as part of the vision. What else do you see? Hear? How does your vision make you feel? Cut out images from magazines, calendars, maps, postcards, photos that represent these goals, or search online and download pictures from websites. </li><li>You can make it 3 dimensional by adding glitter, string, stickers, shells, rocks, magnets, beads etc. Remember you have freedom in creating YOUR board.</li><li>Use a glue stick, glue gun, tacks, white glue, tape etc. to adhere items to the board. </li><li>Add inspirational words that are very specific to your goals. Words are very powerful, they turn ideas into action, and therefore they need to be always kept in the affirmative; positive, uplifting statements only.</li><li>Add specific affirmations that you write yourself, as if the goal has already happened. For example: “I love my career. I excel in my position and I am given constant accolades for a job well done. I am on the right path for growth.” </li><li>If you want to create a board with quantitative goals, add sticker dots to each one as you achieve them. (A real estate agent had a goal of selling 10 homes that season. She placed a dot on her board each time she sold one. This way she could honor her achievements and watch her goal manifest itself. )<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltqjMZfLhYb4mjYKPxx6atJ_g7ulda3iyjysScXeoB4-x4IgOHYsVmuawvnWr8nOwWZhNdqjKJ0gCkt0i418j5vIYf2UDHV0Iz3Eqx7G-ceWHQio-QTYhZQBMDTTIFAyQ5hWvWhskQ6e2AOy-h3k1X-6HortzKpvbL1JeHBY945XxZkXD6sY0GufgWUrI/s657/IMG_1043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="657" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltqjMZfLhYb4mjYKPxx6atJ_g7ulda3iyjysScXeoB4-x4IgOHYsVmuawvnWr8nOwWZhNdqjKJ0gCkt0i418j5vIYf2UDHV0Iz3Eqx7G-ceWHQio-QTYhZQBMDTTIFAyQ5hWvWhskQ6e2AOy-h3k1X-6HortzKpvbL1JeHBY945XxZkXD6sY0GufgWUrI/s320/IMG_1043.jpg" width="320" /></a></li></ul><p></p><p> A vacation vision board </p><p>Remember, these are guidelines; there is no right or wrong to creating a love altar or vision board. They are a personal representation of YOUR goals; therefore, must speak to YOU.<br /><br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRn3B4SsXaoknGf1pSSqneaJ6Sv76nPtVka2KHn708KLg_4ddT1z50dDg4FnaSDmaGPtp3bMq1c60fkoO4ZF7Ta_ySQfaDCtK_Q3y9yko1nyyLV3bnwAN1QmWdxtWTAE5pxNykCHkXxrjFjsYMmCBL6IIeugI3YZKEJVf1qhH1EOcBcJ6pn96GmPfwAss/s4032/IMG_5767.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="4032" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRn3B4SsXaoknGf1pSSqneaJ6Sv76nPtVka2KHn708KLg_4ddT1z50dDg4FnaSDmaGPtp3bMq1c60fkoO4ZF7Ta_ySQfaDCtK_Q3y9yko1nyyLV3bnwAN1QmWdxtWTAE5pxNykCHkXxrjFjsYMmCBL6IIeugI3YZKEJVf1qhH1EOcBcJ6pn96GmPfwAss/s320/IMG_5767.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> A vision board for our kitchen project<br /><br /></p><p>You’re done! Display your altar or board in a location where you will see it every day. This will keep you grounded, help you grow and remind you of what you are grateful for. It will help you create order out of chaos. Once you have achieved the goals update it or create new ones. This is not an event – it’s a journey. Enjoy the journey and the unfolding of your life!</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ut21QrrX7RB45zLtr46ZcpC6BFv-7CZOOokiMkvUZxvfkzSkGyF22a6YQEFZnJq-7pgqgaR-IvpEx5iF3ZrLe1KsYxb-3pUEY7blQc1Mov6ajX-JJpCMfPFlqh5WFKWa6MUkqX4CixJuIJUVOnItuRc4Vi6To4PcWlosOIDGDdlTpWRPHzfAPnki_dj-/s3264/IMG_3171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ut21QrrX7RB45zLtr46ZcpC6BFv-7CZOOokiMkvUZxvfkzSkGyF22a6YQEFZnJq-7pgqgaR-IvpEx5iF3ZrLe1KsYxb-3pUEY7blQc1Mov6ajX-JJpCMfPFlqh5WFKWa6MUkqX4CixJuIJUVOnItuRc4Vi6To4PcWlosOIDGDdlTpWRPHzfAPnki_dj-/s320/IMG_3171.JPG" width="320" /></a></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-33613816467664063862023-12-13T14:04:00.000-08:002023-12-13T14:04:04.044-08:00An Amazing Feng Shui Gift Opportunity<p style="text-align: justify;">Are you looking for the perfect gift to give? A gift that will keep on giving, and can help your friends, or family enhance the energy of their home, and consequently help them achieve their goals. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, professes that making a few simple changes in your home can have an immediate and powerful effect on your personal well-being, as well as on the material aspects of your life. I call it empowerment through environment! You create a supportive environment for yourself by decluttering and enhancing the spaces in your home to help circulate the Ch’i.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The recipient of this valuable gift will be able to schedule an in person, or virtual consultation at their convenience. At that time they will:</p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Learn the history and focus of Feng Shui.</li><li>Learn how to apply the Bagua to the layout of their home, in order to locate each of the the areas related to their life.</li><li>Identify their areas of greatest need, and their goals.</li><li>Learn numerous ways to declutter, and enhance the areas related to their goals.</li><li>Experience positive shifts in the energy in their home and in their life.</li><li>Receive a written report.</li><li>Be able to connect with me for complimentary questions via email or text throughout their journey.</li></ul><p></p><p>This is an amazing opportunity. Just text, or email me if you would like to purchase this once in a lifetime gift. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpeO6RTccJrBnvLVov96uCFyU5aQ4lTtH5Z-QKSklzkKHtwKCHP1wmf7K-MGF74JG6CoaPmhhJ5c5EbHViw83IYRFDM0RKEIbSkUzjRI0gDp2JtYrXSqPXzS1q5CP9HyJfgA2-Pf7ofi_hHmw1glBO5fW0RtYmvA8qdYGBFaqk829912MdypajDJXWVFYY/s3264/IMG_1472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1683" data-original-width="3264" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpeO6RTccJrBnvLVov96uCFyU5aQ4lTtH5Z-QKSklzkKHtwKCHP1wmf7K-MGF74JG6CoaPmhhJ5c5EbHViw83IYRFDM0RKEIbSkUzjRI0gDp2JtYrXSqPXzS1q5CP9HyJfgA2-Pf7ofi_hHmw1glBO5fW0RtYmvA8qdYGBFaqk829912MdypajDJXWVFYY/s320/IMG_1472.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-66584322354097101772023-11-08T12:22:00.000-08:002023-11-08T12:22:26.236-08:00Yes! Feng Shui Can Help You Achieve Your Life Goals<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">Are you looking to realize
your goals? Feng Shui creates an environment that radiates out positive energy
and nurtures your life. With easy Feng Shui enhancements, you achieve your life
goals, and this workbook is designed to lead you to success in eight easy
steps.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">With over a decade of
experience as a Feng Shui consultant, I have witnessed the power of Feng Shui
to dramatically transform people’s lives. The goal is to go slow and take it
one step at a time, which is why I created this workbook in a reflective step-by-step
format.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Get ready to make those important changes in your life! My book will be available on Amazon this Winter. Stay tuned. I call it your personal Feng Shui </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">consultation</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> in a book, with lots of space for self reflection, easy to follow action steps, real life examples, and numerous testimonials from clients who found success through Feng Shui. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeR5sHY7lUzNyxzimlOkG3Exf9h9O0MTic4IxMUEXMFfK5jbCePaXoO0NzgWgIXrHZ3WIQk4e6YkH35_XLVoHu6XG9ovgIe1OFezCtP2TPhJpOkLi_COIeirFTUppkUwvNiZrKu-NxZtlVnPfcSt00YVdbBjxIMuoK_DpTN65mH81g3FENFfuoS13fw9e/s1268/Screenshot_20231106_173313_Outlook.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1268" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeR5sHY7lUzNyxzimlOkG3Exf9h9O0MTic4IxMUEXMFfK5jbCePaXoO0NzgWgIXrHZ3WIQk4e6YkH35_XLVoHu6XG9ovgIe1OFezCtP2TPhJpOkLi_COIeirFTUppkUwvNiZrKu-NxZtlVnPfcSt00YVdbBjxIMuoK_DpTN65mH81g3FENFfuoS13fw9e/s320/Screenshot_20231106_173313_Outlook.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> Empowerment through Environment!</b></span></p><p><br /></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-40999115075513215812023-10-16T11:14:00.000-07:002023-10-16T11:14:13.335-07:00 Enrich Your Home’s Feng Shui by Removing Excess Clutter<p style="text-align: justify;">Our granddaughter loves to create beautiful works of art at her craft table, but soon the table becomes a huge pile of cut up papers, glue, paint etc. There was an excess of materials and not an organized way to replace them when done. My daughter came up with a solution to remove the excess and create an open area with a space for everything, as well as a magnetic board for her to display her masterpieces. She loves this area and it is enhancing the Ch’i in the Children and Creativity Area of her home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCXHh1k5QUhbKepm5asBEkA-goQbgCk2XUaeVUdyar_oAkk3e3NnEoUvDFukHWJoa6S1zbflyv2RK3rvGMp73GptmT26gCPxpivJCcqfUfXYdjelLgei0CoRe3mHfmsrjvydJ2g19tFTddN3CxZoaOCReEwTevB3spANtQjlirkPL9vjpsU2sMbsogzLm/s2048/IMG_4903.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCXHh1k5QUhbKepm5asBEkA-goQbgCk2XUaeVUdyar_oAkk3e3NnEoUvDFukHWJoa6S1zbflyv2RK3rvGMp73GptmT26gCPxpivJCcqfUfXYdjelLgei0CoRe3mHfmsrjvydJ2g19tFTddN3CxZoaOCReEwTevB3spANtQjlirkPL9vjpsU2sMbsogzLm/s320/IMG_4903.PNG" width="256" /></a></div> From excess clutter to organized art area<br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>How Clutter Affects the Bagua</u></p><p>There is often a correlation between excessive clutter and problems that occur in one’s life. For example, a cluttered desk or closet in the Wealth and Prosperity area can lead to feeling stuck with finances. Look at your home with Feng Shui eyes. What are you holding on to that is keeping you stuck?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wGqsGNlvCdL_Zme36zOHaRaSg-MQh4Y4m-pR07DXOEeRKunRviVWn96EU2rdc3bx3Yb43dsPZ8idb1cOI7BTH8W_hgk-r0R1nroWkfXGxvN58-pEyrxRXpyZM5X0MRUXfgCPy5q5O3x4ih8SXGWwQ7IL-jwDrOaYHiekN4IPvXMM7bYsax4M9Mur7isL/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wGqsGNlvCdL_Zme36zOHaRaSg-MQh4Y4m-pR07DXOEeRKunRviVWn96EU2rdc3bx3Yb43dsPZ8idb1cOI7BTH8W_hgk-r0R1nroWkfXGxvN58-pEyrxRXpyZM5X0MRUXfgCPy5q5O3x4ih8SXGWwQ7IL-jwDrOaYHiekN4IPvXMM7bYsax4M9Mur7isL/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p><u>Decluttering Made Easy</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">“I can’t keep up with my work . . . I go from one fire to another . . . I feel so overwhelmed . . . I don’t know where to begin . . . I feel blocked . . . I have no energy . . .” Do you hear yourself or others around you saying such things? Look around. Do you see piles of unfiled papers, items stacked everywhere, blocked doors, overstuffed closets, broken items . . . in other words, excess clutter?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is time to clear the excess in your home that are holding you back. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The task does not have to be difficult. You can transform your home from chaos to a comfortable, peaceful haven with the few-minutes-a-day technique I call the “Salami Method of Time Management”—slicing off one piece at a time. Think of eliminating clutter and organizing your possessions as an adventure that will open doors to new opportunities. By getting rid of things you no longer want or need, you will revitalize your home and make room for what you really do want to flow into your life, bringing you more happiness, clarity, and peace of mind. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui views excess clutter as a manifestation of two types of chaos: Active chaos and passive chaos. Active chaos is the clutter that results from your creating something, such as while cooking, painting, remodeling, reorganizing, etc. This clutter will be cleared when the project is completed. Passive chaos is the clutter that stays in piles in closets, under beds, in garages, and generally all over the house. This is the clutter that blocks the flow of the life energizing Ch’i and consequently drains your life. In Feng Shui everything counts, which means that your storage areas are as important as your most lived-in spaces. In other words, if your room is orderly because you have clutter stuffed in your closets, you are not practicing Feng Shui. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrjl_8hSco1Vu8uQmavkbnDaKkeiio5-YaU6yrgE9hdgDnnFrnIXZVm28rvteQo9qJ3anowoKSGBNjQmXEig85gnU3wuJcif-6aqEhHhcUneEH_rHk4zQncrj5xF5wrbD0rplmOXd5vnLJ-CbdoGRFxy4mrfsFcgz7BNh7bv_SsccoEDbbbpdfSoHozEX/s2048/IMG_4902.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrjl_8hSco1Vu8uQmavkbnDaKkeiio5-YaU6yrgE9hdgDnnFrnIXZVm28rvteQo9qJ3anowoKSGBNjQmXEig85gnU3wuJcif-6aqEhHhcUneEH_rHk4zQncrj5xF5wrbD0rplmOXd5vnLJ-CbdoGRFxy4mrfsFcgz7BNh7bv_SsccoEDbbbpdfSoHozEX/s320/IMG_4902.PNG" width="256" /></a> A garage filled with excess to a more organized one</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To begin decluttering, first pick up the items that are in plain sight and return each to its designated place. Then either donate, toss, or recycle the excess items you no longer want or need. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Once you have cleared the space of the visible clutter, move to a drawer or a shelf in a closet. Avoid overwhelming yourself and declutter just a little bit every day. For example, if a dresser is the first thing you see as you enter the room, clear the visible excess clutter from the top of the dresser first. Then move in a counterclockwise direction around the room clearing other areas of visible clutter. On another day, return to the dresser to declutter the top drawer, the next day the second drawer, and so on. Give yourself permission to remove items that you no longer use, are broken, or that hold negative memories. Either pass them on or toss them out.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67ws1NG_qPoBCmtD-G7qznm45MPcUvngYWE4Ge0qQ9W0mUxYK6OjMaiA5HySfXGMb1Y9Xrm8XuZzSkwBisuigRfnC0KgHwGSBvVl_qkHfLGgZ8PR-eMkjIpkDhb6WbywaXt9CkNDp8iWSp0UlsnOeQcblBxh1IGqSMKqynpRXZgjWVxBwFk4eadD0R1se/s2048/IMG_4898.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67ws1NG_qPoBCmtD-G7qznm45MPcUvngYWE4Ge0qQ9W0mUxYK6OjMaiA5HySfXGMb1Y9Xrm8XuZzSkwBisuigRfnC0KgHwGSBvVl_qkHfLGgZ8PR-eMkjIpkDhb6WbywaXt9CkNDp8iWSp0UlsnOeQcblBxh1IGqSMKqynpRXZgjWVxBwFk4eadD0R1se/s320/IMG_4898.PNG" width="256" /></a> A busy bedroom with excess items to a more peaceful one</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Decluttering and removing excess items a little bit every day does not take long, and the results are noticeable almost immediately. You will start to feel the positive energy flowing through your home, your personal energy will be renewed, and life-changing opportunities will start coming your way. </p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-52327526066103335312023-09-14T19:19:00.000-07:002023-09-14T19:19:17.099-07:00Increase Your Wealth and Prosperity the Feng Shui Way<p style="text-align: justify;">When you express gratitude, you are really reflecting your prosperity. Prosperity does not refer solely to financial wealth. It also encompasses the richness of your life. Are you rich in friends, family, love, community, health, talent, career, self-fulfillment, inner peace and/or finances? How prosperous are you? You can easily take positive steps to contribute to your own prosperity—and Feng Shui can help. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lfghuGo1h0uJUlbFA6zki-qZT9AVJiHuN5Co-gzm_x4E7izQpd-Jff25-CuE3jG7xVN9h6iNvqa5rEgPVy16-EJZ429KJHkcYEZPqgzkrWfrDb4c7C2GExJT_ZjNQOxTHWUhhU-BTPmwY4AhwGbM8lUvv4qi_-MniJaJU5yCzw-e-SQCThJ24Gc9-j3Z/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20283.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lfghuGo1h0uJUlbFA6zki-qZT9AVJiHuN5Co-gzm_x4E7izQpd-Jff25-CuE3jG7xVN9h6iNvqa5rEgPVy16-EJZ429KJHkcYEZPqgzkrWfrDb4c7C2GExJT_ZjNQOxTHWUhhU-BTPmwY4AhwGbM8lUvv4qi_-MniJaJU5yCzw-e-SQCThJ24Gc9-j3Z/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20283.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui utilizes your positive connection with your environment to help clear the way for blessings to enter your life. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the I Ching, the Wealth and Prosperity area of your home or business is called “Persistent Wind.” It is not about winning the lottery or hitting it rich in the stock market but about steadily gathering resources to secure present and future happiness on all fronts. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzJQdxq11RfwDTv1d0IstQxfn1Z1RspwiVAZb5f2gT5xEBKL8D5T5hfrauoSj4K_DZbQoP0ZihO30yHosGAePTez_P0X2685ZlptWpV-G3H9Xv1Mr2mzvB2_vefzRpIjs6wk8lej6LexzobvN__TVCpfPE7imvk7NbokLYURug0ahSzRYBRz2TfQKNE1M/s723/IMG_1973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="723" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzJQdxq11RfwDTv1d0IstQxfn1Z1RspwiVAZb5f2gT5xEBKL8D5T5hfrauoSj4K_DZbQoP0ZihO30yHosGAePTez_P0X2685ZlptWpV-G3H9Xv1Mr2mzvB2_vefzRpIjs6wk8lej6LexzobvN__TVCpfPE7imvk7NbokLYURug0ahSzRYBRz2TfQKNE1M/s320/IMG_1973.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Begin your prosperity work by culling and organizing the old to make way for the flow of new abundance. Take time to look at your home’s Wealth and Prosperity area and ask yourself, “Is the area enhancing or draining my prosperity? What can I do to improve this area of my life?” </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhUY4fMb4ECYBO-eliuqUiIVKA1zMyivt4DfstM8z_8jb2H2-kjbCGOpmXuQXaf-JznbKKnwS_xd2kUwmJ9Kc6JR6BtP61RUBrIxi-tO6j0Ntd2rej44dEgl54EfxFJT8W22XKJ47eSsQOOauHkZOf7Jbw_PBSm9OYSZRH5koN9Fxlm4WZS9o7daCb2-f/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhUY4fMb4ECYBO-eliuqUiIVKA1zMyivt4DfstM8z_8jb2H2-kjbCGOpmXuQXaf-JznbKKnwS_xd2kUwmJ9Kc6JR6BtP61RUBrIxi-tO6j0Ntd2rej44dEgl54EfxFJT8W22XKJ47eSsQOOauHkZOf7Jbw_PBSm9OYSZRH5koN9Fxlm4WZS9o7daCb2-f/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20159.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the Feng Shui Bagua, the Wealth and Prosperity area is located in the back left of your home or business.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLwKb51DXBHrVqnwELAiPu7E1-hQP5cmpR7wpo-FNplQFsPm8Kn9ShFZemfFOGgQgc1B7fGdduoNmH9BVUiaMb_2Yp119qrzYbhkT37QCP89FL4rHGCHai-IEdXIzweJURNhkb_lxe0TsP3xldPcd99HTWOXUHzGok852FuPjKo8jDvzHSbfiNQGOg0lS/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLwKb51DXBHrVqnwELAiPu7E1-hQP5cmpR7wpo-FNplQFsPm8Kn9ShFZemfFOGgQgc1B7fGdduoNmH9BVUiaMb_2Yp119qrzYbhkT37QCP89FL4rHGCHai-IEdXIzweJURNhkb_lxe0TsP3xldPcd99HTWOXUHzGok852FuPjKo8jDvzHSbfiNQGOg0lS/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="text-align: left;"><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="text-align: left;">The Elements for Wealth and </u><span style="text-align: justify;"><u>Prosperity</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The elements for the Wealth and Prosperity area are Fire and Wood. The Fire element is represented in any shade of red, ranging from pink tones to burgundy and purple; cone and triangle shapes; any type of lighting; anything derived from animals; art representing people, animals, suns, stars. Adding representations of the Wood element, such as plants or items made of wood, helps to nurture the Fire enhancements. And because Water feeds Wood, incorporating all three elements further encourages the flow of Ch’i. Picture a beautiful fountain surrounded by purple plants near a wooden table with a deep burgundy or red umbrella.</span></div><p><u>To help your prosperity I flow into your life, try a few of the following enhancements:</u></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Begin by decluttering the space.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add any shade of purple, red, or blue, which evokes the feeling of richness.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enhance with vibrant live or artificial plants having rounded leaves.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Install water features such as fountains, waterfalls, or aquariums. Water will feed the Wood element, which in turn feeds the Fire element. Prosperity flows in with water, both in the Wealth and Prosperity and Career areas. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvuzMIBtSBxCoCBBH0eeajP8164g2Q2nBMgmf7uQwag_pkIKE9_gkLdMJmbyU2YhweKcH-EDY8yrim2Fs57_Z3ziRFTZA287sCqWz3fmilJhNP7lhM8UNDyMDRQlyrdGkUEWHnGmreOvHXkLbWrdorALpftua1rIsw4StNcI_l4046RdpqrLlZ4aVv7s0/s900/IMG_2137.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvuzMIBtSBxCoCBBH0eeajP8164g2Q2nBMgmf7uQwag_pkIKE9_gkLdMJmbyU2YhweKcH-EDY8yrim2Fs57_Z3ziRFTZA287sCqWz3fmilJhNP7lhM8UNDyMDRQlyrdGkUEWHnGmreOvHXkLbWrdorALpftua1rIsw4StNcI_l4046RdpqrLlZ4aVv7s0/s320/IMG_2137.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Display art in the colors purple, red, or dark blue, that represent wealth, or depict <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>large family gatherings.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Display valuable possessions.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add affirmations calling in prosperity.</p><p><u>Try a few of the following enhancements for the outside of the area:</u></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Continue enhancing with the colors purple, red, and blue in flowers, pots, cushions, umbrellas.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add a water feature flowing toward the home or business.</p><p> (Waterfalls or 360-degree bubbling fountains work well here in letting prosperity flow.)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmyRsvMq7BAk9tDT86CG367Vy5xJ3_uFspuuX9fJgTuoipN5UWjYbX1nTXiAs-Pa3GFxPpApU98E82GNzFsdXeSx86rDRHVaFK7YN8YzA6b_zGW_6Xig4VSXahRqoc4j3hsQcyu4WZrnRUTXCgruL1vCnmIg7HFPzEY8E6lNixjeG7Q4M5eiXSruq9QXI/s4032/IMG_5796%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmyRsvMq7BAk9tDT86CG367Vy5xJ3_uFspuuX9fJgTuoipN5UWjYbX1nTXiAs-Pa3GFxPpApU98E82GNzFsdXeSx86rDRHVaFK7YN8YzA6b_zGW_6Xig4VSXahRqoc4j3hsQcyu4WZrnRUTXCgruL1vCnmIg7HFPzEY8E6lNixjeG7Q4M5eiXSruq9QXI/s320/IMG_5796%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Call in the Ch’i by adding flags, whirligigs, mobiles, or wind chimes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxa9TV0mxftyZzCZ_8UbgljHDCVquL8c6geQ5zIhA6WOyIMBMbMrH4J6jRhCiLzQ1qnjrZOK2PzfkijIhdIf9gpsB5TGGx8j9_sSagtVbT2ZxAY9ncrmlwEYtannDscSzCbxjW1NI3a92UvFw1ORgBepUauyhIwo3oVFi7BiRkJaGZ_vRCXERG2Ux-V_D/s2016/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20289.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxa9TV0mxftyZzCZ_8UbgljHDCVquL8c6geQ5zIhA6WOyIMBMbMrH4J6jRhCiLzQ1qnjrZOK2PzfkijIhdIf9gpsB5TGGx8j9_sSagtVbT2ZxAY9ncrmlwEYtannDscSzCbxjW1NI3a92UvFw1ORgBepUauyhIwo3oVFi7BiRkJaGZ_vRCXERG2Ux-V_D/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20289.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p><u>What to Avoid in the Wealth and Prosperity Area</u></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Anything old, worn, and in poor condition</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Clutter of any form, which blocks prosperity from flowing</p><p><u>A Wealth and Prosperity Area Not Located Within the Bagua</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If your Wealth and Prosperity area is missing from your floor plan, you can anchor the area by<span style="text-align: justify;"> doing one or a combination of the following cures:</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Anchor the missing corner structurally, such
as building a trellis or deck, planting flowers in a flower garden or planter
boxes in the purple spectrum, adding a fountain, a seating arrangement or a
figure representing wealth and prosperity. If the area outside is not
accessible, you can symbolically anchor from the inside by hanging a 30 mm round
faceted crystal, placing a mirror, and/or a picture of a prosperity
representation on the wall by the missing corner. If the missing area happens
to be a parking lot, you can draw a small symbol of a dollar sign, Yin/Yang
sign or the trigram for persistent wind in the exact location, closing off the
corner. In a lawn or dirt area a piece of rose quartz can also be buried
pointing up in the exact corner to symbolize anchoring.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-B3Ss6Dsux_gS6vZlojzq4zR42tAvjjLu8MxXVs45jVdhp3g5gz93D707APAlK60YxdQhIX2dgZIw3-SBsFqNDSH7gZZpUwYv4WzdlL48qhUSpGm9oZ7D-7iMSir8s7uctNjXLsf3l70r3q7Sy_VNqhGXzfNvt0CUadrK_H6ZhIPFX8looV_AK5o3N6u/s3264/IMG_4938.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-B3Ss6Dsux_gS6vZlojzq4zR42tAvjjLu8MxXVs45jVdhp3g5gz93D707APAlK60YxdQhIX2dgZIw3-SBsFqNDSH7gZZpUwYv4WzdlL48qhUSpGm9oZ7D-7iMSir8s7uctNjXLsf3l70r3q7Sy_VNqhGXzfNvt0CUadrK_H6ZhIPFX8looV_AK5o3N6u/s320/IMG_4938.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><u style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="text-align: left;"><br /></u></p>Sample Affirmations for the Wealth and Prosperity Area</u><p></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I feel very comfortable with my finances.”</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I have an abundance of blessings through my family and friends.”</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“I just signed a lucrative book deal.”</p><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy all the prosperity your life has to offer!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExifyyr3B7nGqWX4AqokVYhkFX0T2ZJkU3ksHAQPBTqNV6lW8gd5-tXr3wcsG9eNcgtESg_AXx9Ag6A5GmMpXp94k7cMpmdD0g4Y_cGCGtPb3IXRp_jz-vX3uGs1xNwMs2_oKsg2NALhkhG2qTHDM3ZPPhzOZeUhuGIuF9OmhaGgIabSuynPEwcPlWciF/s828/IMG_4146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="828" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExifyyr3B7nGqWX4AqokVYhkFX0T2ZJkU3ksHAQPBTqNV6lW8gd5-tXr3wcsG9eNcgtESg_AXx9Ag6A5GmMpXp94k7cMpmdD0g4Y_cGCGtPb3IXRp_jz-vX3uGs1xNwMs2_oKsg2NALhkhG2qTHDM3ZPPhzOZeUhuGIuF9OmhaGgIabSuynPEwcPlWciF/s320/IMG_4146.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-14117071696040266902023-08-20T13:52:00.000-07:002023-08-20T13:52:46.097-07:00Variety is the Spice of Life and so in Feng Shui<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-align: justify;">It is so rewarding and fun to enhance
your home using Feng Shui principles. There are no hard and fast rules, but rather
recommendations to help balance and improve the energy of your home. This positive
energy will in turn help you to achieve your life goals. </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Feng Shui offers a variety of Ch’i enhancers
for you to choose from. It’s not about just hanging crystals. It’s about
finding the personal enhancers that match your personality and style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All these enhancers are tools to help correct
problem areas, balance the energy, and bring beauty into your environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Below is a list of possible enhancers.
Each serves a purpose. As always in Feng Shui, they must be ones that you
love!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can choose one or more per
given area, but for them to work make sure that they bring you joy, and that they are placed with intentionality and affirmations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Art and
Colors– </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">These are my favorite ways to enhance. Using the Bagua choose art that
represents the area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Career –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Moving
waterscapes, such as oceans, lakes, streams (Black)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Knowledge and
Self Cultivation – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Calm wooded landscapes (Blues/Greens)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Health,
Family, and Friends – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Florals, family pictures (Blues/Greens)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Wealth and
Prosperity –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Art which represents opulence (Purple, Dark Blue, Red)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Fame and
Reputation –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Art which represents celebration or achievements ((Red)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Love and
Marriage –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Romantic art, or representing pairs (Red, Pink, White)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Children
and Creativity –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Whimsical art, representing children (White,
Pastels)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Helpful
People and Travel –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Travel art, spiritual guides, mountains (Grey,
white, black)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Center and
Grounding –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Art representing the earth, deserts, fields (Earth tones) </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Sznqi4mt1doEhda8nzQzZie-S_FYrh53LyAnYBsoMv3xPdscFJydciSYgjOGd69ripEeFRqV2njicGu9JFWD0KUkMLV4mf7gYzdwmumxiWanoVcMSHOCxzKzogj_vBqQSFdAtgROfRp9TpkqP8hXbfqwrwJkqySm0RDCcih_rbJxzV59yVn4BFHDdzGH/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Sznqi4mt1doEhda8nzQzZie-S_FYrh53LyAnYBsoMv3xPdscFJydciSYgjOGd69ripEeFRqV2njicGu9JFWD0KUkMLV4mf7gYzdwmumxiWanoVcMSHOCxzKzogj_vBqQSFdAtgROfRp9TpkqP8hXbfqwrwJkqySm0RDCcih_rbJxzV59yVn4BFHDdzGH/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Crystals – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Round,
glass, faceted ones are hung to anchor missing areas, circulate Ch’i <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in tight spaces, and to block Ch’i from
escaping. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLD-s8t0kb-GhB3zjU4MN_im9k02_Og04D-fbMQlzMOhGqo6EIpdaVqoJtlUL2TiR2s7-WzOfhNIvxUin6erWU9rYC_AqngxeD4vf_iuckiXAAUrwyDyl8GteLOfap7c_qsfDO2rMNfbIJO4k8Dk9E0_x83H02dC6Y7ibhDwIhT-99kvBypAn49NyhJh3/s146/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="146" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLD-s8t0kb-GhB3zjU4MN_im9k02_Og04D-fbMQlzMOhGqo6EIpdaVqoJtlUL2TiR2s7-WzOfhNIvxUin6erWU9rYC_AqngxeD4vf_iuckiXAAUrwyDyl8GteLOfap7c_qsfDO2rMNfbIJO4k8Dk9E0_x83H02dC6Y7ibhDwIhT-99kvBypAn49NyhJh3/s1600/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20001.JPG" width="146" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lighting – </b><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">Electric,
candles, natural sunlight all represent the fire element, and are especially<br />helpful in the Wealth, Fame, and Love areas.</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7x6AYko_4AgwjVtM9cansyemOz-wLKRoUlO_zLlRFOTa2s1aOg9ilJDWf0hgrTLdrPAPj_9dwYs9GmjEwEF0XMRm4uDqVbP94fIpR4iyUxXau91co3YYCT6BIaDm-mcPmFxhDNX3tDC56dzz48Z5-AIwCE1_O1eXuWZUoZav4HcCGMseWMxkxm2Qejd9P/s3264/IMG_3985.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7x6AYko_4AgwjVtM9cansyemOz-wLKRoUlO_zLlRFOTa2s1aOg9ilJDWf0hgrTLdrPAPj_9dwYs9GmjEwEF0XMRm4uDqVbP94fIpR4iyUxXau91co3YYCT6BIaDm-mcPmFxhDNX3tDC56dzz48Z5-AIwCE1_O1eXuWZUoZav4HcCGMseWMxkxm2Qejd9P/s320/IMG_3985.JPG" width="240" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Living
Things – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Plants and flowers are especially helpful in the Knowledge and Health
areas, although their specific colors can aid in enhancing a specific Bagua area.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMVv3ahkBnLgxf0Qxl19gWuOfEpzpu0uGjVSzpdnZcgC6Uxigm-J92NhU2mCzjytC2QLnncMQXHTbJSAYG8AlXvQ16XbQ-BXqPKrYdPAb0MKMSJF8jWyua2vH4SAMi679In9AUytOWyxWe6wSfMBqCvTmgprSezz-rVwT1DtqwNKHB0SiPscpRqJWY0K8/s499/IMG_7535.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="494" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMVv3ahkBnLgxf0Qxl19gWuOfEpzpu0uGjVSzpdnZcgC6Uxigm-J92NhU2mCzjytC2QLnncMQXHTbJSAYG8AlXvQ16XbQ-BXqPKrYdPAb0MKMSJF8jWyua2vH4SAMi679In9AUytOWyxWe6wSfMBqCvTmgprSezz-rVwT1DtqwNKHB0SiPscpRqJWY0K8/s320/IMG_7535.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Mirrors – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">These are
called the “aspirin of Feng Shui” because they can be used to anchor missing
areas,<b> </b>enhance the Career area, and block negative energy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SVZ-JylMH3lcLYO56Olw7RIH9MduvgQdpifgTr6_diBDs-nIBVJiYsOvSCv9XMpVQpXH5A6naBQBxnkiPQ1rhLJ44XoJU00JG_HWXkDCmtL_Oud-4d-PQj379NW2Hm2SxsuwLhBJVto9lbuJTncegqsCRCoo87N-nwsQamhGLwiZE-EWnLynKy_jlHxF/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SVZ-JylMH3lcLYO56Olw7RIH9MduvgQdpifgTr6_diBDs-nIBVJiYsOvSCv9XMpVQpXH5A6naBQBxnkiPQ1rhLJ44XoJU00JG_HWXkDCmtL_Oud-4d-PQj379NW2Hm2SxsuwLhBJVto9lbuJTncegqsCRCoo87N-nwsQamhGLwiZE-EWnLynKy_jlHxF/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20159.JPG" width="240" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Objects of
Nature – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Rocks are particularly helpful in the Children and Helpful People areas.
Anything like shells or seed pods can be placed where they have the greatest
association. For example, in the Love area if they were collected with your
soulmate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8nkN2MD6-fNLWIFt_zrwLDzvx-g1oHZnsyMm-w8ZDi_3fwoL5QBS534rzeB-7cRnuVVaMEQrtzKvK6E2WFvS6wdgJ94LudIcWqgVXcHk6fnFizLILeEZEya5j8QT6hcMcjRBZyffIitC-OJFARXhT466FDomUCPUyzFHO3cLbY09WbVtdlOGx2s4Nm49/s3264/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8nkN2MD6-fNLWIFt_zrwLDzvx-g1oHZnsyMm-w8ZDi_3fwoL5QBS534rzeB-7cRnuVVaMEQrtzKvK6E2WFvS6wdgJ94LudIcWqgVXcHk6fnFizLILeEZEya5j8QT6hcMcjRBZyffIitC-OJFARXhT466FDomUCPUyzFHO3cLbY09WbVtdlOGx2s4Nm49/s320/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" width="240" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Sound
Makers and Wind Dancers –</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> These are great for calling in the Ch’i. Windchimes,
whirligigs, flags and bells are particularly helpful in the Career and Wealth
areas. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO_GYA89CiWln8S72LSDIYLAgZEQhMtogS0xj2-pbOd9du2kprdLFroAhTkojPyVJnGLDTU6l7aRXaEYtigpvZoQebg6Amo1s4h-64oA8HQd_V-xnL76xEkxw2UBRoKajiTRf-g8MpMjcFaPC7Zi3poJS01I2IhwaeNka40PgodpHi9Ztz6s5qJbH22vl/s2016/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20289.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO_GYA89CiWln8S72LSDIYLAgZEQhMtogS0xj2-pbOd9du2kprdLFroAhTkojPyVJnGLDTU6l7aRXaEYtigpvZoQebg6Amo1s4h-64oA8HQd_V-xnL76xEkxw2UBRoKajiTRf-g8MpMjcFaPC7Zi3poJS01I2IhwaeNka40PgodpHi9Ztz6s5qJbH22vl/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20289.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Water
Features – </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Fountains, waterfalls, fish tanks are particularly helpful in the
Career and Wealth areas. Make sure that the water is flowing towards the house.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGGMpw6kVyykQUznj1C_X1qmRUjG0r0vN7zaGaSQ57A5U4yI8w7l8kDpUiFKXk8uikFzkaAn4qNlBJrCkOpxfm5A_CbOh5moXT-htNPH5Tc0UGTVTzUbYtuH5KnKkPm8iZl8D1YMnPjXi8fMAJ1DPhyJFsLmlGKyCUvxZXVSV7FznndPHIFs_UnI16sXu/s900/IMG_2137.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGGMpw6kVyykQUznj1C_X1qmRUjG0r0vN7zaGaSQ57A5U4yI8w7l8kDpUiFKXk8uikFzkaAn4qNlBJrCkOpxfm5A_CbOh5moXT-htNPH5Tc0UGTVTzUbYtuH5KnKkPm8iZl8D1YMnPjXi8fMAJ1DPhyJFsLmlGKyCUvxZXVSV7FznndPHIFs_UnI16sXu/s320/IMG_2137.JPG" width="320" /></a></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-34635029920077505642023-07-21T14:16:00.000-07:002023-07-21T14:16:18.519-07:00 Using Feng Shui to Find Your Perfect Home<p style="text-align: justify;">Lately I’m getting many return clients, who are requesting help finding a new home. They are looking for a new start, away from some of the issues that needed enhancing in their prior locations. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you looking to buy or rent a new place? After moving in, would you rather hear this, “This house has been so lucky for us! Since we moved in all good things have been happening,” or, “Since we moved here it’s been just one bad thing after another?” Obviously, you want to feel that moving into a new place has enhanced your life. Feng Shui can help!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5h2ry2XUsUcIz5mXbgHMfV6CQCBGANq6APzxCcr1r9YncvJIhWoKXhvuAi5qF89BfrOFjLFpYH-YALlB6NTx2sntYY9ea7ZIF3CD_b3i7tTSF5kbqS6e1MOLPN6dTbxfjKR3v1NtBcXPF9mf1bSK_eJPiZK3EdmNc2x_z-g8oezq9AmLj81eh8aPiS8K/s577/IMG_3052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="577" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5h2ry2XUsUcIz5mXbgHMfV6CQCBGANq6APzxCcr1r9YncvJIhWoKXhvuAi5qF89BfrOFjLFpYH-YALlB6NTx2sntYY9ea7ZIF3CD_b3i7tTSF5kbqS6e1MOLPN6dTbxfjKR3v1NtBcXPF9mf1bSK_eJPiZK3EdmNc2x_z-g8oezq9AmLj81eh8aPiS8K/s320/IMG_3052.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Buying a house can be an exciting experience, even if at times filled with fear and doubts. Applying Feng Shui to the process of buying a house is a wise investment on many levels; it will give you peace of mind, as well as assure that your house is a good financial investment. Good Feng Shui means good energy, and people are always attracted to it! This will sure help with the house sale in the future. </p><p>While looking at the floorplans sent to me by my clients, found myself focusing on the positive as well as the potentially draining Feng Shui features of each house. </p><p>Use the following checklist when looking for homes or apartments, whether buying or renting: </p><p>What to look for outside of the house:</p><p><u>1. Location, and Lot Placement</u></p><p>Be sure your house receives good energy from its surroundings; a clean street, neighbors with well-kept up homes, and nice front and back yard. You also want to try to have a pleasant view from the front of the house. Even if the house does not have an actual view, are the others homes well-kept and are there trees or flowers to enhance the view?</p><p><u>What to avoid </u></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>No downward sloping land behind the house. You want the house to have a good backing. In Feng Shui this is the classical armchair design with trees or a slope/hill to your back, and trees/shrubs on either side, keeping you grounded and protected. </li><li>Houses close to a power generator, utility pole transformer, or high-tension wires: An electro-magnetic field within twenty-five to fifty yards of your home can be highly detrimental to the health and nervous system.</li><li>Houses close to excessive noise: The presence of loud noises will disturb rest, distract from work, and affect intimacy. </li><li>River, rainwater drainage ditch or roadway behind the house: River, rainwater drainage ditch or roadway behind the house also weakens and undermines the stability of the house. Prosperity and good opportunities are easily "washed away". </li></ul><p></p><p><u>2. Doors</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The front door is very important in Feng Shui as this is the entrance of Ch’i or positive energy. Good colors for front doors are any shade or red, which signifies protection and prosperity (and is easy to see), or black which signifies water and the flowing in of Ch’i, the life force energy. Doors should be sized proportionally to the house. Ideally there would be a curved path leading to the front door. Even if the path is not curved, be sure that it can be lined with healthy flowers or plants, lights, or additional elements to create positive energy as you walk to your front door.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPe-AZib5dCUEWxZ5jj2_kGihBg_1nWU4vW-g4BjlQZS-Q2rHpVnqZa6kmuD0fRi29cxeXfyfd2OIUDEZxewwt-bD0BIBXoY9bRQt0fbk8svl5LipzoBiGPXVF_1c5ZdTPd7RJiAVzyqnvrb_eyH9-Q2wpx0bf5c4ZMhvYtKoO_8kxoRxt0mjkLBJG_l89/s3264/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPe-AZib5dCUEWxZ5jj2_kGihBg_1nWU4vW-g4BjlQZS-Q2rHpVnqZa6kmuD0fRi29cxeXfyfd2OIUDEZxewwt-bD0BIBXoY9bRQt0fbk8svl5LipzoBiGPXVF_1c5ZdTPd7RJiAVzyqnvrb_eyH9-Q2wpx0bf5c4ZMhvYtKoO_8kxoRxt0mjkLBJG_l89/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20091.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><u style="text-align: left;"> What to avoid </u></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Front doors that are blocked by trees, walls, brickwork etc.: The energy needs to enter freely. If the entry does have blockages, consider how much work it would take to these have removed. </li><li>A front door that is directly aligned with a back door or large picture window: When you open the front door, can you see straight out the back of the house through a large window or sliding glass door? This may sound like a good thing, but in Feng Shui it is considered negative as it allows the energy to rush straight though the house resulting in a loss of “good energy.” There are corrections for this, ways to slow down energy, but the ideal house would have some walls in-between. </li></ul><p></p><p> What to look for inside of the house:</p><p><u>1. Main Entrance and Foyer</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The entrance foyer is one of the most important areas of your home. How well the house is able to maintain and nourish good energy is much determined by what is happening in the main entryway. What do you see as soon as you come into the house? Ideally you would want to see a pleasantly designed living room or hallway. If the first thing you see is a wall, place a beautiful piece of art (waterscape or natures cape) and an arrangement that would lead the eye in the direction of the energy flow into the home. Avoid placing a mirror facing the entrance, as that would send the energy back out. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BlFlr7_bunjclntqVbJV3Z4glGUerWh25GC5Kma_J2Qx-jl7IaY0uIpIXSAOsJOXgH_9f254RorEiGpxbgWrJdhCn1Vgpy-xCQPOra0ijXn2Oplc7YbpxNR4pJnmuyAq7azzgSqRSkzhdRMyW-_naKaUObFFZe7jz004sZEQU0c3jTTB9BAhjFJWrNMP/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BlFlr7_bunjclntqVbJV3Z4glGUerWh25GC5Kma_J2Qx-jl7IaY0uIpIXSAOsJOXgH_9f254RorEiGpxbgWrJdhCn1Vgpy-xCQPOra0ijXn2Oplc7YbpxNR4pJnmuyAq7azzgSqRSkzhdRMyW-_naKaUObFFZe7jz004sZEQU0c3jTTB9BAhjFJWrNMP/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20081.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><u>What to avoid</u><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stairs directly pointing to your entrance: Stairs leading immediately up or down directly from your front door create a “river of Ch’i,” flowing the energy away too fast. This is a particularly negative design in Feng Shui, and although there are corrections. It is best to avoid it all together.</li></ul><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z6q0sUaxwrf-GuYaN6EgvuM0UCXY8_M0KCC-n54csX4eFn1eUliLTxSTIQ3JAkzFlmrriwJ2la7my6Q6eTqbMyWNj1JX4q_tVtrAWuB_V2dbndWeMX_sRts8bymJNSfHqomuwkUJ0iWjQlaLuyIG_A0tRX47W9uaXRmP42qiI3QLxtZSfsReKIsw9swE/s460/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20032.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z6q0sUaxwrf-GuYaN6EgvuM0UCXY8_M0KCC-n54csX4eFn1eUliLTxSTIQ3JAkzFlmrriwJ2la7my6Q6eTqbMyWNj1JX4q_tVtrAWuB_V2dbndWeMX_sRts8bymJNSfHqomuwkUJ0iWjQlaLuyIG_A0tRX47W9uaXRmP42qiI3QLxtZSfsReKIsw9swE/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20032.JPG" width="250" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A bathroom or a closet door as the first thing you see: Bathrooms are known to be drains on your Chi. They are not conducive to good energy if they are the first thing you see as you enter. Closet doors indicate blockages. Remember that you want the Chi to enter slowly and meander through every aspect of your home, thereby nourishing you. </li></ul><p></p><p><u>2. Room Positioning and Shape of the House</u></p><p> The floor plan is very important when buying a new home. In Feng Shui the ideal shape for a home is rectangular with no missing areas. This way the energy remains in the house and each area of your life is nurtured. These areas, when missing from your home create an impact on your life and therefore it is important to use the Feng Shui Bagua map to analyze the shape or location of rooms of the home you are considering. </p><p>Using the Feng Shui Bagua</p><p>In the Feng Shui Bagua (Ba-gua) Map, represented as a grid of nine sectors. The Bagua comes from the Chinese philosophy, “The I Ching,” and literally means “eight trigrams,” with the center area being for grounding. Missing any of these areas in the layout of the floor plan will create a void of energy in that area. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5don7x5D9RtRGjjShph_RjB65lY3Hankc1qX5w2Q148fDNjRu-Vv-9VPSl7rWu_5JjlsiO45TXHMkbs_CHBQRTGKiDcu2KiVZ0QEKopsFZxXTpBJw1aoN8SUV4lywnoKm4LdjXL_pf15Nh9fDaCCA5-y7C1ppfNRZ9PAwpt2-ZTlOLk5R6fNr_E4QLcOh/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5don7x5D9RtRGjjShph_RjB65lY3Hankc1qX5w2Q148fDNjRu-Vv-9VPSl7rWu_5JjlsiO45TXHMkbs_CHBQRTGKiDcu2KiVZ0QEKopsFZxXTpBJw1aoN8SUV4lywnoKm4LdjXL_pf15Nh9fDaCCA5-y7C1ppfNRZ9PAwpt2-ZTlOLk5R6fNr_E4QLcOh/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Room positioning is also very important to consider when relocating. For instance, the ideal location for a master bedroom is in the back right corner (the Love and Marriage area), kitchens work well in the center (the Grounding area of the home), children’s rooms or craft rooms are auspiciously placed in the middle right area (Children and Creativity ), home offices activate the Ch’i in the Fame (Back middle) or Career areas (Front middle). These are not hard and fast, because in Feng Shui all areas can be enhanced, but if you can begin with a house that already has a good structure you are that far ahead of the game.</span></p><p><u>What to avoid</u></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Extremely odd-shaped homes: The overall problem with odd-shaped houses is that they have no easily defined center and are therefore fragmented. They will also tend to have many missing areas. </li><li>A garage under the bedroom, or in the Love and Marriage Area: Garages are very active spaces therefore a bedroom situated over a garage also experiences the same level of activity and tends to disturb one's sleep. Garages tend to also be harder to keep clean, uncluttered, and organized. If you are single, looking for love, or are struggling with a current relationship, the garage’s chaotic energy will add to the problem. </li><li>A bathroom in the Wealth, or Relationship Area of the home: Bathroom in your Wealth or Partnership corners tend to act as drains and you may see both prosperity and relationships "go down" the toilet or down the drain. As with any Feng Shui corrections, the appropriate use of colors, shapes and symbols can be used to strengthen these corners to overcome the bathroom's draining influence; but given the importance of prosperity and the fragility of relationships, why not avoid these if you have a choice.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">You can usually correct Feng Shui problems and by being be mindful about it overcome the negative energy. Many corrections, enhancements and cures are on my newspaper columns – www.fengshuibymaria.com. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The goal is to choose the correct house with good Feng Shui, in order to avoid having to make numerous corrections –so, if you have the choice, why not begin with the best.</p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-37066721895356819722023-06-21T14:14:00.015-07:002023-06-21T14:20:52.048-07:00 Activating Feng Shui Energy While Traveling<p style="text-align: justify;">Travel season is upon us, and so many are taking the opportunity to enjoy exploring far away lands.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HV3Cx8ZZXzTeYryLZwSUYpzMPT7ErWTLo6N5y6GsKm8nPnNrRzZV57Yfj49fYn1JaukCD9ZVDY4nTVGmQ5RNXKI10wAfrTVOPOlBCXBBVwwUC-iG1z1KhfoeIYAljaPhU4HNiT_q5npOeLcMIU-LLhBH-iMvZwrzA9oahMsiCpjM8_GDEy2CfhEMwJVc/s3264/Paris%20066.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HV3Cx8ZZXzTeYryLZwSUYpzMPT7ErWTLo6N5y6GsKm8nPnNrRzZV57Yfj49fYn1JaukCD9ZVDY4nTVGmQ5RNXKI10wAfrTVOPOlBCXBBVwwUC-iG1z1KhfoeIYAljaPhU4HNiT_q5npOeLcMIU-LLhBH-iMvZwrzA9oahMsiCpjM8_GDEy2CfhEMwJVc/s320/Paris%20066.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The key to good travel Feng Shui is to bring it with you internally as well as externally by packing a few enhancing items for spaces you will be temporarily occupying. Because Feng Shui is about creating harmony with the world around you, there’s no better time to step up your travel Feng Shui than while you are in transit, either at or between destinations. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNqkMMttUKbGeaCaTPr6EjBeHdxWRDJvAdTsnYExU07Qyr5v-RMYv-V0W_yKmehWyeCnama5828o2sJ5uH5gouRL_yLQRY4AE92D2OFC0Ya6JiVINrSdSkf-s260Q4wCAU6XDwCai05BixxJrgXYW4wqxf1kodeDk5g36P2w4ctMqWeexFrnJxgJS8QOL/s3264/IMG_3006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNqkMMttUKbGeaCaTPr6EjBeHdxWRDJvAdTsnYExU07Qyr5v-RMYv-V0W_yKmehWyeCnama5828o2sJ5uH5gouRL_yLQRY4AE92D2OFC0Ya6JiVINrSdSkf-s260Q4wCAU6XDwCai05BixxJrgXYW4wqxf1kodeDk5g36P2w4ctMqWeexFrnJxgJS8QOL/s320/IMG_3006.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">In her book “The Western Guide to Feng Shui” Terah Kathryn Collins goes into detail on how to create a Feng Shui Travel Kit. My daughter liked this idea so much that she created a kit she gave to me as a gift. The following are excerpts from the book, with some of my personal examples. </span></div><p>Create a Feng Shui Travel Kit. Following Terah’s advice, on trips I always bring a soft Feng Shui travel pouch filled with the following items: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A small diagram of the Bagua<br /><br /></li><li>One or more round faceted crystals on strings<br /><br /></li><li>Four small items in white, red, purple and green or blue to place in each corresponding corners of the room: White in Helpful People and Travel, purple in Wealth and Prosperity, red in Love, Marriage and Relationships, and green or blue in Knowledge and Self-Cultivation. I also bring a small picture of flowers to place in the Health, Family and Friends area. (My daughter cut out angel figures from colored construction paper for this purpose.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyoenS7OpmtgjFdu_ZNTuo39vGU9GplRZIGbbEAMaTwZTOR9vMWjVfxExay2kU_bvBsicKicUJC2E-LLo7kn15xLfB-aPrnCWRtpqEpuXqK_RzqHPOS58LeQXG3HwTBkoKDJ5gDlI9bgbJ_q-pTSMtYSGLece6Phv8CIDl13TPoZNNOGQFmejG1OFCYau/s1748/2022-04-28_15-52-14-0000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="1748" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyoenS7OpmtgjFdu_ZNTuo39vGU9GplRZIGbbEAMaTwZTOR9vMWjVfxExay2kU_bvBsicKicUJC2E-LLo7kn15xLfB-aPrnCWRtpqEpuXqK_RzqHPOS58LeQXG3HwTBkoKDJ5gDlI9bgbJ_q-pTSMtYSGLece6Phv8CIDl13TPoZNNOGQFmejG1OFCYau/s320/2022-04-28_15-52-14-0000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></li><li>Four tea lights (scented ones are nice) in their own metal or plastic cups<br /><br /></li><li>Cleansing incense, such as pine or sandalwood<br /><br /></li><li>Thumbtacks, safety pins, matches, string<br /><br /></li><li>A multicolored scarf with colors that represent the Five Elements (white, black, green or blue, yellow, and red hues)<br /><br /></li><li>A smooth stone or natural crystal for grounding energy<br /><br /></li><li>A touchstone that reminds me physically and emotionally of “home,” such as a picture of loved ones or another item from home. (I have a small picture of our wedding.)</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Start at the front door of your hotel room or rental house or apartment. Referring to the Bagua, place one crystal in front of a window; place blues, greens, or florals in the Health, Family, and Friends area; purple tones in Wealth and Prosperity; white in Helpful People and Travel; and red, white, and/or pink in the Love, Marriage, and Relationships area. If the room feels especially stagnant, hang a crystal in the center of the room. Set up a place of beauty in the area you see when you wake up. You can really energize this space by laying a cloth or scarf that contains the colors of all the Five Elements and adding incense, candles, and fresh flowers when available.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbalBEJwEigFxHE9bKCp17by919WXMeDoOlD2JdbeQgXcFBPISZm0g9FejHVFxzITYmKwvPGPmTk4yasJ-HiBlacYf1XPSWIJ4BKkjJebiKlcaEVRL9KgsjxpT8oe7Tp0jxO-IoHFTO4d09Zqsu_ZTZb7dhpvobM7Q1S194_zALQ_L3ye6PeY9WgQWKWBs/s4032/IMG_8437.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbalBEJwEigFxHE9bKCp17by919WXMeDoOlD2JdbeQgXcFBPISZm0g9FejHVFxzITYmKwvPGPmTk4yasJ-HiBlacYf1XPSWIJ4BKkjJebiKlcaEVRL9KgsjxpT8oe7Tp0jxO-IoHFTO4d09Zqsu_ZTZb7dhpvobM7Q1S194_zALQ_L3ye6PeY9WgQWKWBs/s320/IMG_8437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Move the furniture if necessary. You can also use a towel or your Five-Element scarf to cover the TV, which is usually a big hunk of energy staring down at the bed. As always, make sure to keep the room clutter free. </span></p><p>When we rented an apartment in Paris, I noticed that the plants in the window boxes were all dead, and since we were staying one week I chose to purchase geranium plants from a local florist. The change created a beautiful view and helped to activate our Ch'i while there. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BXNdi8lkWhVhLuysruG5Ksdi50CYTDoIfUMm0aWMSH3CK5THBKO_OgyhgyRd6dnqLY2pDR4_YxmxNht8u7uQNSX1kS7R0PLZU9_OmOSzizkrAGOWrmSvVAZ3Qv1LZ0vbjL8LN56cZbz-GlWo0YUDmaueS31_mwluAMoCnMQKZeK00_amdvWGdrn7jUsK/s3264/IMG_2933.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BXNdi8lkWhVhLuysruG5Ksdi50CYTDoIfUMm0aWMSH3CK5THBKO_OgyhgyRd6dnqLY2pDR4_YxmxNht8u7uQNSX1kS7R0PLZU9_OmOSzizkrAGOWrmSvVAZ3Qv1LZ0vbjL8LN56cZbz-GlWo0YUDmaueS31_mwluAMoCnMQKZeK00_amdvWGdrn7jUsK/s320/IMG_2933.JPG" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR45ijMkTIJnFE60fF-u1OPOjDDSV5VAQZcNoBA836plbtsqyRc0eIolUkdI3JhWaUDSSEQ4HcHfcmdSezX7vsOtUi0ZGF0fu3mRkwky21oBXfapfjr---uLPFSgsflxc8joyJc9IC6UKLKMi8b8SGlIY2ffumrd1hg2bAOhZ1hZur6woblYx3PkoxG3Xz/s3264/Paris%20039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR45ijMkTIJnFE60fF-u1OPOjDDSV5VAQZcNoBA836plbtsqyRc0eIolUkdI3JhWaUDSSEQ4HcHfcmdSezX7vsOtUi0ZGF0fu3mRkwky21oBXfapfjr---uLPFSgsflxc8joyJc9IC6UKLKMi8b8SGlIY2ffumrd1hg2bAOhZ1hZur6woblYx3PkoxG3Xz/s320/Paris%20039.JPG" width="240" /></a> </p><p>Creating a personalized space for ourselves in temporary environments allows us to center, unwind, and fully enjoy the fun of traveling stress free.</p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-49497048090611693752023-05-18T13:04:00.001-07:002023-05-18T13:04:44.979-07:00 Synchronicity can be Just a Feng Shui Enhancement Away <p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever experienced that helpless feeling when everything seems to be going wrong? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you experienced people not returning your calls, estimates coming in higher than expected, things breaking down or getting lost? These are examples of your synchronicity being off. Can Feng Shui help solve problems? Absolutely! Look at the Helpful People Area of your house and with a few easy enhancements begin turning your energy around.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here’s a perfect example of missing synchronicity:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A client bought a new home and was thrilled because it was almost rectangular with the Wealth and Love Areas intact. She noticed that it was missing the Helpful People/Travel areas but at the time did not think much about it, being swept away by location, price, and cuteness. Soon after it closed escrow everything started going wrong. Contractors weren’t showing up, costs were more than expected, more things were breaking down; problems also began occurring in other aspects of her life as well, including her job, health insurance, child’s daycare etc. She felt like she couldn’t catch a break! Sound familiar? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">How Feng Shui helped:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Having studied Feng Shui she turned to it for help. She knew she had to anchor the area from both inside and out. Outside she anchored it with a large white flowering plant in a round white pot and replaced a small dead tree with a beautiful blooming one surrounded by flowers. Inside she hung a round mirror and round faceted crystal to push the wall back, as well as a picture of a grey and white mountain. Within a month she was able to move in, renovate a rental unit for close to her budget, find a perfect renter and soon after was offered a lucrative new job: Coincidence or solution?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A year later, surrounded by positive energy, she was able to purchase an even larger home for her family, and is once again putting her Feng Shui knowledge to work. Your environment definitely affects your life. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yes, Feng Shui can help you solve problems.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Using the Feng Shui Bagua you can identify your Helpful People Area, and begin to access the energy for solutions to your problems: Attract mentors, clients, customers, vendors, employees or other helpful people in your life and/or create seamless moves to a new home or work location. The Feng Shui Bagua , from the Chinese philosophy, “The I Ching,” meaning “eight trigrams” is represented as a grid of eight sectors, with the Center being the Grounding Force. In Feng Shui the Helpful People area of your home or business is associated with synchronicity. When everything is aligned, people and places give us the inspiration and guidance we need. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PolkMfj2UIE7K-ZIA7-vDQyTuTkCEb_VB9Jr94iAP3KCiJjgydk8KHNsdzvmq5EqmemvqqLgNvOKzyAJsRZacfUR9ewCEnxsEH1IeVjVxTlZ9HZX7czVeeNo-Xoli08uE7EYY9f6SAaHUMinieslIklRFZKP42kRS4nVZy9K0fiErRMdOlV13Lwcow/s630/HelpfulPeopleBaguaforNewspaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="555" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PolkMfj2UIE7K-ZIA7-vDQyTuTkCEb_VB9Jr94iAP3KCiJjgydk8KHNsdzvmq5EqmemvqqLgNvOKzyAJsRZacfUR9ewCEnxsEH1IeVjVxTlZ9HZX7czVeeNo-Xoli08uE7EYY9f6SAaHUMinieslIklRFZKP42kRS4nVZy9K0fiErRMdOlV13Lwcow/s320/HelpfulPeopleBaguaforNewspaper.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The Helpful People and Travel area is located in the front right corner of your home or business. It is governed by the Metal Element which is represented by any metal or metal paint, the colors white or grey, natural stones and circular shapes. This is why in the earlier example the person used a white blooming plant, white circular pot, a round mirror and a picture of a mountain with grey matting. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Enhancements for the Helpful People and Travel area inside your home or business: </u> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Art, photos, or figures pertaining to spiritual guides, and/or mentors or helpful people </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Items in colors of white, black or grey</p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Things made of any type of metal </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Natural stones or representation of natural stones such as pictures of mountains </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Special places where you have traveled or want to travel </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Quotes, affirmations and sayings pertaining to Helpful People and Travel</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Enhancements for the Helpful People and Travel area outside your home or business:</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Garden art reflecting spiritual guides (angels, Buddha, saints).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Metal items, rocks, and stones, circular or oval shapes</p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Items, and flowers in the color white </p><p style="text-align: justify;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A flag with a white background if Helpful People is your entrance</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0KPhbQolwLY4I1y9W4TB-SiZQNdzG_sQUQ-QzLb1aPfBwYRKmbZlXOTFGBigTlGj0ohRRPPgAO3cucVlIMYgLFNDr5UoMXYrW5eOt4L2fo8Hzv2vDj64x8KrCqevDTk4PIqezcB-xnENYz6H27T3xQLt71FASZAHtN_2oiJACfB6wQ1IOvflk6c01g/s3264/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0KPhbQolwLY4I1y9W4TB-SiZQNdzG_sQUQ-QzLb1aPfBwYRKmbZlXOTFGBigTlGj0ohRRPPgAO3cucVlIMYgLFNDr5UoMXYrW5eOt4L2fo8Hzv2vDj64x8KrCqevDTk4PIqezcB-xnENYz6H27T3xQLt71FASZAHtN_2oiJACfB6wQ1IOvflk6c01g/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20017.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>A Missing Helpful People and Travel area:</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If your Helpful People and Travel area is missing from your floor plan, you can anchor the area by doing one or a combination of the following cures: Anchor the missing area structurally using the metal element wherever possible, such as building a trellis or deck, planting flowers in a flower garden or planter boxes in white, adding a large stone statue of a spiritual guide or placing a large rock on the corner, or a metal seating area. (This could be a beautiful meditation area). If the area outside is not accessible, you can symbolically anchor from the inside, and push the walls back, by hanging a 30 mm round faceted crystal, placing a mirror, and/or a picture representing helpful people or travel on the inside wall by the missing area. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn-t4r7Tyam-YaaFlaP4r-G3vsct0T5Rc7Ybh7-x5RTHQfcF-dyyjlwkDSonvOMVIUn6xi5KP004f-ZYs6K-mro6JCo7whRAsc0KRcja6a6zxbgMAvJ2nd12eP6mLT5Kv2KGeftzwuHK1Ske4GEQET579mmCOVQWiSrwAkveXdrV_RD1REk0BnKKOyQ/s4032/IMG_5786%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn-t4r7Tyam-YaaFlaP4r-G3vsct0T5Rc7Ybh7-x5RTHQfcF-dyyjlwkDSonvOMVIUn6xi5KP004f-ZYs6K-mro6JCo7whRAsc0KRcja6a6zxbgMAvJ2nd12eP6mLT5Kv2KGeftzwuHK1Ske4GEQET579mmCOVQWiSrwAkveXdrV_RD1REk0BnKKOyQ/s320/IMG_5786%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Affirmations:</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Feng Shui, intent plays a significant role in enhancing any area of your home or business. Enhancements need to be made with intentionality; written or stated affirmations are very important, as is for them to be expressed as if they have already happened. Examples or affirmations for the Helpful People and Travel area: “I have a team of people who support me.” “Contractors are efficient, and work is completed efficiently under estimate.” </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui CAN be the solution to some of your problems, and the Helpful People corner is a great place to begin. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqK0FrFcJVpNjlXBwNH2V3Rmi7v96A4zIQblSO1SSmkkVE7mtz79BlKGJJClt3Yhr3VLJa73oGX1WgBaadH15p9m_gXkjObLxt_t2prhtqsq35a7C5DylFJ4rsCadT3eCOUumYCTDqHV1rx0LdJoaGiIE5Eqge_5TJ8SytW0ArNY_3trgsb3YCVStgA/s767/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20194.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqK0FrFcJVpNjlXBwNH2V3Rmi7v96A4zIQblSO1SSmkkVE7mtz79BlKGJJClt3Yhr3VLJa73oGX1WgBaadH15p9m_gXkjObLxt_t2prhtqsq35a7C5DylFJ4rsCadT3eCOUumYCTDqHV1rx0LdJoaGiIE5Eqge_5TJ8SytW0ArNY_3trgsb3YCVStgA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20194.PNG" width="313" /></a></p><div><br /></div>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-80096512528288993022023-04-20T14:58:00.002-07:002023-04-20T15:06:42.952-07:00Relax With Feng Shui<p style="text-align: justify;">“Mrs. McCullough, can I paint my classroom green?” </p><p style="text-align: left;">That’s how I got into Feng Shui over 20 years ago. When I was an elementary principal, one of my teachers asked me this question because she wanted a color that would calm her students. </p><p style="text-align: left;">The purpose of Feng Shui is to bring peace, harmony, a sense of serenity, and restfulness to you, your home and your life. The serenity you create in your home has a great deal of influence on your outlook. </p><p style="text-align: left;">There are numerous ways to enhance your home. The most common Feng Shui Ch’i enhancers are:</p><p style="text-align: left;">Colors, art, mirrors, crystals, sound makers, natural objects, animals, flowers, lighting, plants, sound makers, water features and wind dancers.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Of all of these, I always feel that colors make the most difference in a person’s environment. In Feng Shui colors are powerful Ch’i enhancers and add strong healing quality to your home. </p><p style="text-align: left;">“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Wassily Kadinski</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t-CyPWEJTX9w2dJX83Zkmm0rC4EW9nHGbyDQ81noFxLPLk-HLitEgzpH2GLEfB5QCsKhXni-ghK2BZZ_afy1xVcx7Xr1T0HETR_lzPaB3jMeZ03WlvTh9bRGIZ_XBnHNw5DxrrW5qAKDS0TyOzW7MQmJAsezJaHhG8t8Ssbv-cVj4vkxiU3TasoJXg/s3840/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t-CyPWEJTX9w2dJX83Zkmm0rC4EW9nHGbyDQ81noFxLPLk-HLitEgzpH2GLEfB5QCsKhXni-ghK2BZZ_afy1xVcx7Xr1T0HETR_lzPaB3jMeZ03WlvTh9bRGIZ_XBnHNw5DxrrW5qAKDS0TyOzW7MQmJAsezJaHhG8t8Ssbv-cVj4vkxiU3TasoJXg/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20125.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">There are areas in your home that lend themselves nicely to peace and rest; the left front section of the structure is particularly related to stillness, while the middle left side is related to health and healthy relationships. </p><p style="text-align: left;">In the Feng Shui Bagua , represented as a grid of nine sectors, these areas are referred to as the “Knowledge and Self Cultivation Area”, and “Health Family and Friends.” They operate under the premise that good health and clarity of mind come from acquiring a peaceful lifestyle. This can be accomplished through meditation, contemplation, and introspection. Knowledge is viewed as the seed of wisdom, therefore when we spend time resting, our field of knowledge will be lush and productive. </p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnKfOtQX2pIiSEI7frGqoKHlLcD4x4eTyp3yR9k2A_zPrHdudecBZ0JtrIJYMpbFKKIZNR0raXMyn2LKKRTZ8vCPveX-8sOXLV2Wu2LxfK127hL8fXj76ujX1Zu7CgJZCCCNvqenRQ6FRhk6DFk8P3LgsKDx8DxGE8PZl4CSgnPeYgQ7CUPQTcfGmBA/s1510/Bagua%20Knowledge%20and%20Health.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1343" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnKfOtQX2pIiSEI7frGqoKHlLcD4x4eTyp3yR9k2A_zPrHdudecBZ0JtrIJYMpbFKKIZNR0raXMyn2LKKRTZ8vCPveX-8sOXLV2Wu2LxfK127hL8fXj76ujX1Zu7CgJZCCCNvqenRQ6FRhk6DFk8P3LgsKDx8DxGE8PZl4CSgnPeYgQ7CUPQTcfGmBA/s320/Bagua%20Knowledge%20and%20Health.jpg" width="285" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> “One cannot see one’s reflection in running water, but only in still water.” Chaung Tzu</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The colors in these two areas, are of course the calming colors, shades of blues and greens. The beauty of adding color to your home is that it can be done in a myriad of ways. Painting walls, replacing carpeting and new furniture is the most powerful and striking, but can also be the most expensive solution. If these options are prohibitive now, accents of colors can be introduced through flowers, candles, fabrics, and art. Your choices are endless! Consider your home a blank canvas and you the artist.</span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><u>Why green and blue?</u></p><p style="text-align: left;"><u>Green</u> - Some scientists believe that our eyes are at the peak of perception to detect the wavelengths corresponding to green, the shade then calms us down. With less strain to perceive the colors, our nervous system can relax. It also symbolizes nature and attracts harmonious feelings that can diffuse anxiety. It has been proven that walking in a green environment can induce a significant reduction in heart rate. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><u>Blue</u> – Psychologists believe that blue is the color of the mind and is essentially soothing. It is known to lower blood pressure, slow down heart rate, and believed to have a cooling and astringent effect.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRVdfkt48ZmZSae-iENNt4oCVgryLKqMVIELBo1rWL-CsV3BM5ppRJPONHz1c0zAFenvnW96vLKlB4C00qmS9sH9uog0MNBHdtkyKixARRoP7oJyqCAJYgz-yeC9_5Vh9XemgdheQTbdl09iIQGyl_GW-57MqhZcLHbVyPBhuWpN0vxUHf414IJ58jg/s3264/IMG_1391.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRVdfkt48ZmZSae-iENNt4oCVgryLKqMVIELBo1rWL-CsV3BM5ppRJPONHz1c0zAFenvnW96vLKlB4C00qmS9sH9uog0MNBHdtkyKixARRoP7oJyqCAJYgz-yeC9_5Vh9XemgdheQTbdl09iIQGyl_GW-57MqhZcLHbVyPBhuWpN0vxUHf414IJ58jg/s320/IMG_1391.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the Knowledge and Self Cultivation area consider blues, greens, and art representing calm wooded scenes. Remember the calming effect nature has on you. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsRzdiRwAdpc4N3ptxDHgDNQr69zQpsnyOLrIOLsrXZFP8GO3LelTQkih3QYdrBpWCuozUk7WezBOpgOMkMSboq296ReMrkz79O5eXBPg70h10ocwxUw2vtIaiLmUc83Lh_pbn6_j6kguyYnHbTk9C0qvvYyyu-TCM5lmp1IsVrNu-e_yYvD7DR0Pqw/s984/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsRzdiRwAdpc4N3ptxDHgDNQr69zQpsnyOLrIOLsrXZFP8GO3LelTQkih3QYdrBpWCuozUk7WezBOpgOMkMSboq296ReMrkz79O5eXBPg70h10ocwxUw2vtIaiLmUc83Lh_pbn6_j6kguyYnHbTk9C0qvvYyyu-TCM5lmp1IsVrNu-e_yYvD7DR0Pqw/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20067.JPG" width="239" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the Health/Family/Friends area use blues, greens and bring in art representing floral scenes, or add fresh cut flowers, or flowering plants in all colors. Flowers have a healing property. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRekVLZZpd20vZOzEzDC-mKC7CXtTFeTx0wevmtbPSjQXPwW1CeUAqMvzoSiHhW3XWYBrMidcR96OKaMj9LTUPrYGBcJQEhE_26xGv0rZk8187jaq_Q2BKT8I1O44u85M3Vqb2zdwW_gdUdTafmq9adq5ypvq0xxZQeU5Q6bGIHC8jFzCaAimYVFPmw/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20206.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="647" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRekVLZZpd20vZOzEzDC-mKC7CXtTFeTx0wevmtbPSjQXPwW1CeUAqMvzoSiHhW3XWYBrMidcR96OKaMj9LTUPrYGBcJQEhE_26xGv0rZk8187jaq_Q2BKT8I1O44u85M3Vqb2zdwW_gdUdTafmq9adq5ypvq0xxZQeU5Q6bGIHC8jFzCaAimYVFPmw/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20206.JPG" width="216" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When my teacher painted her classroom green, her students felt the calming quality, and it strengthened their learning community. This can happen to you! Use the power of color and calm your world.</p><p>Breathe!</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKJal5KndI0QExnxRdd8yJ_7NeDicza3D2yg2Fz1tiPeV86fdAaGJhUe9cnXWJnM6BUXQHOwcwfx-ymWAKHsW7f_hsVV8LNB60HDjfYzSumpaAV-J9gkfQ7s9zs8Z5mIYmeSskR5kEr6UEwGp0aGE5JSrr6TeMgPxHm_hh-TcHVJfpQ2z02BbZxI9QA/s4032/IMG_5797.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKJal5KndI0QExnxRdd8yJ_7NeDicza3D2yg2Fz1tiPeV86fdAaGJhUe9cnXWJnM6BUXQHOwcwfx-ymWAKHsW7f_hsVV8LNB60HDjfYzSumpaAV-J9gkfQ7s9zs8Z5mIYmeSskR5kEr6UEwGp0aGE5JSrr6TeMgPxHm_hh-TcHVJfpQ2z02BbZxI9QA/s320/IMG_5797.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-21282938989387201082023-03-16T15:01:00.001-07:002023-03-16T15:01:20.126-07:00The Quintessential Feng Shui Ch’i Enhancers – Color and Art<p>Ch’i enhancers are the basic Feng Shui tools used for treating, stabilizing, and balancing the energy in your environment. The ten Ch’i enhancers taught by the Western School of Feng Shui™ are:</p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Art: paintings, sculptures, collages, collections, and textiles </p><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Colors: the hues represented by the Bagua areas</p><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Crystals: round and faceted to circulate Ch’i</p><p>4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lighting: electrical, candles, oil, natural light </p><p>5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Living things: plants, flowers, animals </p><p>6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mirrors: the bigger the better except for in bedrooms and dining rooms* </p><p>7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Objects of nature: rocks, shells, seeds, natural crystals</p><p>8.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sound makers: wind chimes, bells, musical instruments </p><p>9.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Whirligigs: mobiles, flags </p><p>10.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Water features: fountains, ponds, birdbaths, aquariums</p><p>*Mirrors create active energy which is too much for both bedrooms and dining rooms where the energy needs to be peaceful and calm.</p><p>Each of these Ch’i enhancers serve a purpose:</p><p>Round glass crystals circulate Ch’i, block energy, and help anchor missing areas.</p><p>Lighting brings the Fire element to any area.</p><p>Mirrors are called “the aspirin of Feng Shui” because the activate a space, block negative energy, help anchor missing areas, and, since they represent the Water element, they help prosperity flow.</p><p>Water features help activate the flow of career and prosperity.</p><p>Sound makers and whirligigs work to call in the Ch’i. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">But of all the Ch’i enhancers, I find that working with colors and art gives you almost instant gratification. Art is the soul of a room; it gives it energy and life, and it is easy to identify how it enhances the Feng Shui of a space. To enhance the Ch’i in your home, choose art that elicits positive feelings and makes your heart sing. Remember that in Feng Shui everything is alive and is constantly talking to you. What you surround yourself with can nourish or drain you. Therefore, ensure that every art piece in your home is one that you love and that portrays a serene or inspirational subject matter. Art depicting violence, death, distortion, or negativity is not recommended. They say that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” What is your art telling you?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FBBjWQthmL26jkw_V0U84UBbPD9PV0Do3hXdVPlfetvZDnKAHqXJXOpQTIN7aGcs7-TopwSaSi_efIZ0X9OcTEOC39oWGpVUCkEf8i6u3ZPg-cga9eJLtZ9LY_ql_SaJCxPp7DE3l8L2a72Hvjjd7Rw4szu3ZHy8IIFrP12ShDu-XIF9bzfUwqIFjQ/s800/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="657" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FBBjWQthmL26jkw_V0U84UBbPD9PV0Do3hXdVPlfetvZDnKAHqXJXOpQTIN7aGcs7-TopwSaSi_efIZ0X9OcTEOC39oWGpVUCkEf8i6u3ZPg-cga9eJLtZ9LY_ql_SaJCxPp7DE3l8L2a72Hvjjd7Rw4szu3ZHy8IIFrP12ShDu-XIF9bzfUwqIFjQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20091.JPG" width="263" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">To get the most benefit from art and colors, match them with the function of each room. Choose romantic and sensual for the bedroom, lively, colorful art for the living room, and powerful and motivational for the home office. Use the Bagua map to help you choose the appropriate art and colors that correlate with the goals in your life. Each of the nine areas of the Bagua is associated with colors and art representations. For example, if you want romance, and your Love and Marriage area is in the dining room, choose art that is romantic and appropriate for your dining area. If you wish to improve your health, and your Health and Family area is in the bathroom, display art that evokes radiant health and vitality. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PBpBB5sZtdj6i8i1Cho4IfwdMpZI5_RrAj9Hk06ph00wXUwWDObjtSxxl8EwDeJrNiqFsOMwkDs32BOXTDRO4RkuGay6X-mKKZE1A21hJmM0R69WFKHTfVKPB9fiR3No4m9mhn2pwcOcbtqWFH2OfTTZh6PY1TfNuXO_OL34zPckjcvSMLGj9b8R_Q/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PBpBB5sZtdj6i8i1Cho4IfwdMpZI5_RrAj9Hk06ph00wXUwWDObjtSxxl8EwDeJrNiqFsOMwkDs32BOXTDRO4RkuGay6X-mKKZE1A21hJmM0R69WFKHTfVKPB9fiR3No4m9mhn2pwcOcbtqWFH2OfTTZh6PY1TfNuXO_OL34zPckjcvSMLGj9b8R_Q/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><p><span> </span>Career Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos pertaining to moving water (oceans, rivers, etc.), asymmetrical shapes, and black frames </p><p>* Colors – black or dark colors</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcVzvn4TIvm7WK7Xdn2DhMJ0aSWjnhmMRX_-Xd9_s0vNRmsOmJ73kAThmMhLATjUuTSCRWp7ELX24A2euYHuM1yX2_vQW6nwqxT-pLOIIEymacwG8UucER_D65PndnaxFotenDqCzaM-f-uWSa5hgYrj_QKGcaCOU6C3zES8IF6-d6676mDYLLTE7DA/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcVzvn4TIvm7WK7Xdn2DhMJ0aSWjnhmMRX_-Xd9_s0vNRmsOmJ73kAThmMhLATjUuTSCRWp7ELX24A2euYHuM1yX2_vQW6nwqxT-pLOIIEymacwG8UucER_D65PndnaxFotenDqCzaM-f-uWSa5hgYrj_QKGcaCOU6C3zES8IF6-d6676mDYLLTE7DA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20158.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Knowledge and Self Cultivation Area: </p><p>* Art -paintings, photos representing calm nature scenes (forests, ferns, vineyards, etc.), columnar shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>* Colors – blue and green</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGglfaymRPzAj4unCvrbpRWlHHmVp51Z0K4OmMdhvGcTVMslguiKK9el8XirTgRgUqWpur6Xcj18zJw-YCv1lhqVdjVia4yNbxaznhuI6S5DHANqbpE0RKoz9Yd708r5oqKg0_IqUi-dq3xJPwyBb5dk1M72WRD7w4SMMcUNNOw84IZ1wWMlZISvb1PA/s984/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGglfaymRPzAj4unCvrbpRWlHHmVp51Z0K4OmMdhvGcTVMslguiKK9el8XirTgRgUqWpur6Xcj18zJw-YCv1lhqVdjVia4yNbxaznhuI6S5DHANqbpE0RKoz9Yd708r5oqKg0_IqUi-dq3xJPwyBb5dk1M72WRD7w4SMMcUNNOw84IZ1wWMlZISvb1PA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20067.JPG" width="239" /></a></p><p> Friends, Family, Health Area: </p><p>* Art - paintings, photos representing fresh, healthy vibrant flowers, family, friends and/or you in a healthy state, columnar shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>* Colors – blue, green, and anything floral</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wbFSqF0lTyFlRqsWYkNVp9zyZXxN5d9y5MmLftfqRnm8qVzFj7QDgAYXOQRJgKrS_t0FM7gg3OLdIaXeZi9__5AkOQjlq2stQ-LHQ-Rjav-AnoxvcyZ_NbtN9Ul9J0ZkuktQhfN2C5NYJoa9VvSGzS0WvX95IXaQDe46cNLzKNbuVX2zSa88DXMYSQ/s750/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wbFSqF0lTyFlRqsWYkNVp9zyZXxN5d9y5MmLftfqRnm8qVzFj7QDgAYXOQRJgKrS_t0FM7gg3OLdIaXeZi9__5AkOQjlq2stQ-LHQ-Rjav-AnoxvcyZ_NbtN9Ul9J0ZkuktQhfN2C5NYJoa9VvSGzS0WvX95IXaQDe46cNLzKNbuVX2zSa88DXMYSQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Wealth and Prosperity Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures representing opulence and wealth, tall round leaf plants, bubbling fountains, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>* Colors – purples, blues, and reds</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Ocob26l_FBTbjxr_RlPklg3Xv4AI501Rl0YMATzj5dQfvDzd89uZ3L5AY58NFuS-8Qynz73ktYMdi1IAUdzPUPyKYivXoUNHRKFSUFLiRN_rAtE1g6Crz8cCjWFILP6siImduWswAH9asDrxqd7iA_Y1bCBARogsK9dDf2mv5wS2RPkrjZUvfUJ89A/s347/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20184.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="347" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Ocob26l_FBTbjxr_RlPklg3Xv4AI501Rl0YMATzj5dQfvDzd89uZ3L5AY58NFuS-8Qynz73ktYMdi1IAUdzPUPyKYivXoUNHRKFSUFLiRN_rAtE1g6Crz8cCjWFILP6siImduWswAH9asDrxqd7iA_Y1bCBARogsK9dDf2mv5wS2RPkrjZUvfUJ89A/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20184.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>Fame Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures representing celebration, animals, birds, stars suns, fire, upward movement, inspirational quotes, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>* Colors – Red</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnq-PqwXOIhHdUkZ_L3Qtf5JclFDrTGRfhS1DtSfkBIGb3gUkMUpI1Z9_ywAaWuInaLFL7eYO3M_HpCQsoLcBzVwQSpGCFBdlt90hMj4CwGudqItQHjJlo4wrFKt9B9XoLNmEYRnT6BvZffyRhY6a49LA-4_He9CxihmYsa37gNwtEw8y1FpGb1izBQ/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnq-PqwXOIhHdUkZ_L3Qtf5JclFDrTGRfhS1DtSfkBIGb3gUkMUpI1Z9_ywAaWuInaLFL7eYO3M_HpCQsoLcBzVwQSpGCFBdlt90hMj4CwGudqItQHjJlo4wrFKt9B9XoLNmEYRnT6BvZffyRhY6a49LA-4_He9CxihmYsa37gNwtEw8y1FpGb1izBQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20105.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p> Love and Marriage Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures representing romance, pairs of items, pictures of you and your significant other, pictures of couples, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>* Colors – reds and pinks</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapOs4Sa9oFe8cSoYWYH-JeV_lYNYllhLJkeXmSeioBX5Mh6rfENf67npLqqRaPuqueOTavKtveLA0J8CA0Qc3QRWG7-8afQgleAPCXF4SDPZv3z1VlQboEcokPWMEmoZv7AZX9N7fTX0mh3h6v1CLXLmA-8rdsHgJ_r6MKLij7QTHlUykXksmS0KP1A/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20108.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapOs4Sa9oFe8cSoYWYH-JeV_lYNYllhLJkeXmSeioBX5Mh6rfENf67npLqqRaPuqueOTavKtveLA0J8CA0Qc3QRWG7-8afQgleAPCXF4SDPZv3z1VlQboEcokPWMEmoZv7AZX9N7fTX0mh3h6v1CLXLmA-8rdsHgJ_r6MKLij7QTHlUykXksmS0KP1A/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20108.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p>Children and Creativity Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures representing creativity and whimsy, pictures of children or child art, round shapes, and metal frames </p><p>* Colors – whites and pastels </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcxR8iWDas9lTInR4MBf_N8ijvgdlRWgLodxgbe0j4b08EW9lqCM_Aybbk3PHpo9hHusdeulYnbc3iZsN1mxwZdOtJzITlBdTBOTpvPfRidyZbYPKlVscEW9LA0RuPKKtowXiGmDack5lIGWn8L5m5fcPcQh_LOsw09UImfnCXLHgE04342z4QivMVA/s600/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20031.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcxR8iWDas9lTInR4MBf_N8ijvgdlRWgLodxgbe0j4b08EW9lqCM_Aybbk3PHpo9hHusdeulYnbc3iZsN1mxwZdOtJzITlBdTBOTpvPfRidyZbYPKlVscEW9LA0RuPKKtowXiGmDack5lIGWn8L5m5fcPcQh_LOsw09UImfnCXLHgE04342z4QivMVA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20031.JPG" width="213" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Helpful People and Travel Area: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures pertaining to spiritual guides, and/or mentors, places you have traveled to or aspire to visit, pictures of mountains or natural stone, circular shapes, and metal frames </span></div><p>* Colors – white and grey</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhvjVjSBddfYIzvXVzb5ZO-qfPJ-BI2oVFndyykon0uKLN4pm3kE6jLbNq98UZLfLi7jgiKCH3d8wUxXCgQUewRJv-sEdMEsozJCMYEouisps1DVKb_LrYRsZToPSh2aWfCKEdJvcx2mX2x55_lvDwwpSDoOMHDE1c0Qvs93F7UAOocNRXYTOoK7AXg/s3264/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhvjVjSBddfYIzvXVzb5ZO-qfPJ-BI2oVFndyykon0uKLN4pm3kE6jLbNq98UZLfLi7jgiKCH3d8wUxXCgQUewRJv-sEdMEsozJCMYEouisps1DVKb_LrYRsZToPSh2aWfCKEdJvcx2mX2x55_lvDwwpSDoOMHDE1c0Qvs93F7UAOocNRXYTOoK7AXg/s320/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p>Center Area:</p><p>* Art - paintings, photos or sculptures representing earth scenes, deserts, wheat fields, yellow flowers or trees, rectangular shapes </p><p>* Colors – yellows and earth tones </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYN3oA7gTPhu4QezlYyqT52LHpJcXrROcxhVaH6Bzinq9MSHzvP1OKFXNznLk7uTNqwRW5krt_wvGFluPKAIIVC1yxw7fDeMhbWAKj2qH-IpcxyT7TEkMo93B1lNJDUivJCnJqCkbd7oIfj7KlDKXH9CpmF30PrkFTnGcE1kBij8CCgrH_T9PCMzNWA/s694/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20131.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="694" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYN3oA7gTPhu4QezlYyqT52LHpJcXrROcxhVaH6Bzinq9MSHzvP1OKFXNznLk7uTNqwRW5krt_wvGFluPKAIIVC1yxw7fDeMhbWAKj2qH-IpcxyT7TEkMo93B1lNJDUivJCnJqCkbd7oIfj7KlDKXH9CpmF30PrkFTnGcE1kBij8CCgrH_T9PCMzNWA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20131.JPG" width="320" /></a> <p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Look at the art you have in your home. Jackson Pollock said, “A painting has a life of its own.” What is each piece “saying” to you? No matter how positive and creative you may be in your inner world, if your home or work surroundings are contradictory or present energetic barriers, you are likely to find it difficult to manifest all that you desire. By paying attention to the flow of energy around you, beginning with the art and colors that surround you, you can align your inner intentions with your outer realities to make your life a conscious act of creation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BAnS9lK7kThce3FJvehv6-rKalaS7CAOffCZPM2ULCfyummVUBweGV-3pEtV2MA7ozurWDBzYejXR6R-dQsmijoZtdwvOlkNuNenwQNFPcW2GmxyPcuBT8PVAU5Rjei4KBTnglIif2jhopZq1H3_yX7QhXajIbOOyXfnfn4-gIvNrZLuEufOukinwg/s3264/IMG_1392.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BAnS9lK7kThce3FJvehv6-rKalaS7CAOffCZPM2ULCfyummVUBweGV-3pEtV2MA7ozurWDBzYejXR6R-dQsmijoZtdwvOlkNuNenwQNFPcW2GmxyPcuBT8PVAU5Rjei4KBTnglIif2jhopZq1H3_yX7QhXajIbOOyXfnfn4-gIvNrZLuEufOukinwg/s320/IMG_1392.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-53320588668157233472023-02-15T16:00:00.001-08:002023-02-15T16:00:49.564-08:00Finding Peace Through Inner Feng Shui<p style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes there’s a confusion about Feng Shui being only external. People may think that it’s merely the act of moving items around in your home that will lead you to more harmony, and the achievement of your life goals. But Feng Shui is more than that. As believed, external Feng Shui is about arranging our environment, our homes, and our businesses to let in the life force energy, called ‘Ch’i,” and lead us to prosperity and success. Internal Feng Shui is about exploring our inner worlds of mind, body, and spirit to help us achieve peace, health, and joy. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art that allows us to create harmony and balance through our environment. This harmony and balance lend support to our lives. When our lives are supported through our environment it’s much easier to achieve the things we want such as good health, well-being, love, and happiness.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6tNRx8rn6x5KayjH-Molo6Ala4dgyXgBPO2Qq2bxku41PJ67cs-YV1AAVwvTSGBUud4NN1IDd7kxpAK3__BFfKiHQDcgCe-CvT8SVp5JsnCslOPm6KL2M6-1Jw8g1DoVJM-lBtMoXJE-XinTYh5Q_kDg1M6co257Xov_tWZILkg8fYU4qR4rVZMKvw/s3840/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6tNRx8rn6x5KayjH-Molo6Ala4dgyXgBPO2Qq2bxku41PJ67cs-YV1AAVwvTSGBUud4NN1IDd7kxpAK3__BFfKiHQDcgCe-CvT8SVp5JsnCslOPm6KL2M6-1Jw8g1DoVJM-lBtMoXJE-XinTYh5Q_kDg1M6co257Xov_tWZILkg8fYU4qR4rVZMKvw/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20125.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Internal Feng Shui Inner Feng Shui is about mindfulness, stillness, breathing, meditation, affirmations, and visualization. The Zen Buddist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, stresses the importance of mindfulness. “Your true home is in the here and now…with mindfulness and concentration you can find your true home in the full relaxation of your mind and body in the present moment…The basic condition of happiness is freedom. If there is something on your mind that you keep thinking about then you are caught and have no freedom.”</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-YldkrdK9IAoQFXrRy6VGGIcBhK1koEq7gckL2QkRKCgk7EvImmNBAndA8okxSR39ORG0UyPu-zn5Ynp03gg2hHNWgq4LobnJhNKm6KMZuYQVKq3wwrytZ8NVnGvbNi9Kv3CVkXphrWyY3RnavaGr_OcibEoGn2DKMUNrjfqBoGGOXf3--6lP8vV_g/s700/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-YldkrdK9IAoQFXrRy6VGGIcBhK1koEq7gckL2QkRKCgk7EvImmNBAndA8okxSR39ORG0UyPu-zn5Ynp03gg2hHNWgq4LobnJhNKm6KMZuYQVKq3wwrytZ8NVnGvbNi9Kv3CVkXphrWyY3RnavaGr_OcibEoGn2DKMUNrjfqBoGGOXf3--6lP8vV_g/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20065.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With inner Feng Shui take the time to observe the beauty of your home, your garden, the people living with you, the animals surrounding you. All of these can nourish you in the present moment. Resting is an important part of meditation. You should allow your body and mind to rest and avoid the tendency to always be busy. The act of resting, breathing, and meditating will help you avoid, or deal better with daily struggles. Allow yourself to rest, heal and be calm. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0oFNs8CvPctEqC8tZ0OvSsn5HQPDFxL0ZEhQnGgld3VsfVkZ08tOO91dsvGfMWVvXMc_Zt5pTWIXJ2hZ5aH1_myXpBsO7Byu-o_oqbVRpzBoKLRltrOVgE_QWGwaXfP0PL8SuM7sRplt3fDIjCbL4MxI8jDnFgd4VDMaP_F7NlEe0Mct12EYHgccog/s772/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20186.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0oFNs8CvPctEqC8tZ0OvSsn5HQPDFxL0ZEhQnGgld3VsfVkZ08tOO91dsvGfMWVvXMc_Zt5pTWIXJ2hZ5aH1_myXpBsO7Byu-o_oqbVRpzBoKLRltrOVgE_QWGwaXfP0PL8SuM7sRplt3fDIjCbL4MxI8jDnFgd4VDMaP_F7NlEe0Mct12EYHgccog/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20186.JPG" width="311" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">One example of a simple mindfulness meditation is as you breathe in say “Breathing in, I know that I’m breathing in.” As you breathe out say “Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.” Try to smile as you do this. It may feel like child’s play, but it brings much peace and happiness. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Internal and external Feng Shui work seamlessly hand in hand. Before beginning your external Feng Shui work, pause for a brief 5-minute meditation for each Baqua area. During these meditations, you will be getting in touch with your beliefs about the nine Baqua areas. When you work on clearing your beliefs as well as clearing your space, your Feng Shui will become more potent and effective. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This type of meditation technique is quite easy. Simply sit, close your eyes and be mindful of your breath moving in through your nose and out of your mouth. Focus on the breath. Relax with the breath. Feel the breath flowing in and out. Now gently ask yourself a question and allow the answer to come into your mind. All the while, keep your breath in the foreground, and allow the answers to gently float up in the background. Don't attach yourself to the answers. You are just uncovering your internal clutter. Simply observe them at this point. After completing the five minutes, write down a simple affirmation you can use while you physically re-arrange that portion of your room. Affirming your desires while doing something physical is a very potent process to attract Ch’i into your life. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Affirmations and Inner Work: In Feng Shui, intent plays a significant role in enhancing your home or business. All enhancements need to be made with intentionality, with written or stated affirmations as if they have already happened. Begin by choosing the Bagua area of most need in your life, (it may be love, health, career, prosperity, children etc.) Stand in the entrance to that area, close your eyes, breathe in and out three times then ask yourself a question, and state the affirmation. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqcEb-22jsebF57XKp-4Jn53EbZUoLsZ9jF92oc6c2TYnkwvmqYhBo04UdveRZH7skQ4EOQGjUcYPH3B5UyLNQj0mEIje8zqyus4PbYVRkF1AUwBryiiDKAwjuDvDkVq5YY331ygjZHjZQQRXpPzBYlB6n6nG0syB-XItynbjQ-pkcTt6D8UItLs3aQ/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqcEb-22jsebF57XKp-4Jn53EbZUoLsZ9jF92oc6c2TYnkwvmqYhBo04UdveRZH7skQ4EOQGjUcYPH3B5UyLNQj0mEIje8zqyus4PbYVRkF1AUwBryiiDKAwjuDvDkVq5YY331ygjZHjZQQRXpPzBYlB6n6nG0syB-XItynbjQ-pkcTt6D8UItLs3aQ/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Examples of affirmations for each area: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Career Meditation: What do I believe about my work? </li><li>Career Affirmation: "My career is wonderful, and I am successful and happy in what I do."</li><li>Knowledge and Self Cultivation Meditation: How does knowledge affect my life? </li><li>Knowledge and Self Cultivation Affirmation: "Every day I grow in knowledge and wisdom. I have the ability to be still." </li><li>Health, Family and Friend Meditation: What is healthy and loving in my life? </li><li>Health, Family and Friend Affirmation: "I am healthy, happy, loving and free." </li><li>Wealth and Prosperity Meditation: How do I feel about wealth and money? </li><li>Wealth and Prosperity Affirmation: " Money flows to me naturally and effortlessly." </li><li>Fame Meditation: What do I feel about fame and success? </li><li>Fame Affirmation: "I am well respected for all my accomplishments." </li><li>Love and Relationship Meditation: What is important to me in relationships? </li><li>Love and Relationship Affirmation: "I am in a healthy, loving relationship."</li><li>Children and Creativity Meditation: Where am I the most creative in my life? </li><li>Children and Creativity Affirmation: " My children are thriving, and I am willing to explore my creativity.” </li><li>Helpful People and Travel Meditation: How is my synchronicity, is everything falling into place? </li><li>Helpful People and Travel Affirmation: "I feel supported in all my endeavors" </li><li>Center and Grounding Meditation: For this meditation, simply feel your breath, allowing all thoughts to come and go, returning again and again to your breath. </li><li>Center and Grounding Affirmation: "I am safe, grounded and at peace." <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I love starting my day with a meditation. One of my favorites is, “Thank you for this day. Thank you for the air I breathe. Thank you for the gift of life.” Daily meditation, no matter what time you choose, is a wonderful way to tap into your inner Feng Shui and release stress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another meditation from Thich Nhat Hanh which I have recorded and breathe to daily is: “I know that I’m breathing in. I know that I’m breathing out. My breath grows deep. My breath goes slowly. I feel calm. I feel at ease. I dwell in the present moment. I know it’s a wonderful moment. I smile. I release.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Blessings come in many forms and with inner Feng Shui meditation, mindfulness, breathing, visualizing, and expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for even the smallest blessings has been found to lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Every morning when I wake up, I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, or pain. Which do you think will lead you to a more rewarding and harmonious day? What if you began each day with a short meditation and express gratitude for one thing in your life, big or small? </div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBctOtWZiFxD4LgYvC31I9ca6130BrhxA3yxGYEpUlxUw_utboDVMBH94WPvPbex0y30yB8NrPn4FCTtgo9aJvwHh5nWaPTlM_dCnRKhJyDKm8iPOfZbKls8raQdsw5nKFgCF55_umtbDZG_h0FN4ly_c-pevkYhISe1gtoz1-tF5UcvX6jqbOedyXQ/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBctOtWZiFxD4LgYvC31I9ca6130BrhxA3yxGYEpUlxUw_utboDVMBH94WPvPbex0y30yB8NrPn4FCTtgo9aJvwHh5nWaPTlM_dCnRKhJyDKm8iPOfZbKls8raQdsw5nKFgCF55_umtbDZG_h0FN4ly_c-pevkYhISe1gtoz1-tF5UcvX6jqbOedyXQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20029.JPG" width="227" /></a><br /><br />Be calm, be mindful, enjoy inner Feng Shui</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-73909494495955290222023-01-14T14:08:00.000-08:002023-01-14T14:08:15.838-08:00Balancing Opposing Forces With Feng Shui<p style="text-align: justify;">The early Feng Shui practitioners observed that nature embodies opposite, yet complementary, energy forces, such as light/dark, tall/short, skinny/wide, hot/cold, old/young, female/male, which they called Yin (expressions of female energy) and Yang (expressions of male energy). The optimum environment, they concluded, balanced the forces of Yin and Yang. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL2AL9UgmSvNJoLnWNULPYAdBCO9NsseZ1LRe_J9XEspa0jE76SLdFahL1HSGYOehE-FWeP1xEjllkBl81PD2Bw2937hqvJE8ZSKjyKMIut24Zn_OC1PUsNfe5CHahoHwBsPQwXu-4_ITIN3ci_CKAOOJyMOkwAAciuHvEbFkzvfOdeTXi1wSDkrE8g/s714/IMG_9182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="714" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL2AL9UgmSvNJoLnWNULPYAdBCO9NsseZ1LRe_J9XEspa0jE76SLdFahL1HSGYOehE-FWeP1xEjllkBl81PD2Bw2937hqvJE8ZSKjyKMIut24Zn_OC1PUsNfe5CHahoHwBsPQwXu-4_ITIN3ci_CKAOOJyMOkwAAciuHvEbFkzvfOdeTXi1wSDkrE8g/s320/IMG_9182.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Ch’i, (vital life force energy) that nourishes you, which Feng Shui concentrates on enhancing, is always striking a balance between these two extreme forces in the universe. Yin relates to qualities such as feminine, dark, cool, soft, wet. while Yang is associated with qualities such as masculine, light, hot hard, dry. Neither is wrong, but a “middle road” or a perfect mix of these qualities makes for environments that nurture you, where you feel comfortable and can thrive. The happiness that you feel inherently, in the balance between these two extremes. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When dramatic architecture and design become expressions of extremes, they can result in a Feng Shui nightmare. Sharp angles, radical proportions and exaggerated forms may be viewed as fabulous artistic features, but they usually don’t make cozy habitat for humans. The more extreme Yin or Yang an environment is the more uncomfortable you will feel there. </p><p> An extreme Yin room is one that is dark and cave like, with dark furniture, dim lighting, and a low ceiling. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv77j4dOj4IfmyeXX4evWGIGYcjN3sP4A49RCl48Eo5dA3quFr4c6IrWgrLRiGZw-ZOPgptElhwwEnTNMaHYMyVKs41PRihCHVgMhAy55mVe21UTjudX6LleqV4Z5oCH8Y5NKlQnN7cMF6freCT0Att49LeWge0Xf0w3p2iSb6icnUklY6DqOXxnsVnA/s3264/IMG_8182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv77j4dOj4IfmyeXX4evWGIGYcjN3sP4A49RCl48Eo5dA3quFr4c6IrWgrLRiGZw-ZOPgptElhwwEnTNMaHYMyVKs41PRihCHVgMhAy55mVe21UTjudX6LleqV4Z5oCH8Y5NKlQnN7cMF6freCT0Att49LeWge0Xf0w3p2iSb6icnUklY6DqOXxnsVnA/s320/IMG_8182.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>A very Yang room would be quite large, with a high ceiling and windows that bake the room with sun, and a living space that is furnished sparingly with angular furniture and tables.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibie8PAbYVYU_F_0G42K0OEzLUUaGevdce4AbhOi8uVK3YAVmgsuLZ0G-QBRHzHqLFMy7kzQECgsN68yVp071dppPo7F4257xZGQh-u5FaYnDn9DLeJIip01RY_7samJp_ArsInXefkcft9vKS8qmRuQt_Gglul2LWF74FVMSCoVU06g9xsYgMcXA2PQ/s1600/36c70abfd8faafca1d3a48c17392b9db.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1180" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibie8PAbYVYU_F_0G42K0OEzLUUaGevdce4AbhOi8uVK3YAVmgsuLZ0G-QBRHzHqLFMy7kzQECgsN68yVp071dppPo7F4257xZGQh-u5FaYnDn9DLeJIip01RY_7samJp_ArsInXefkcft9vKS8qmRuQt_Gglul2LWF74FVMSCoVU06g9xsYgMcXA2PQ/s320/36c70abfd8faafca1d3a48c17392b9db.jpg" width="236" /></a></p><p>To balance the Yin room - add Yang components, such as brighter lighting, and lighter pastel colors with angular shapes. You can also bring in large pieces of art or large plants.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqxVGOaTIMRn3qSB-L9lOnftXWLgaoobCVlAJTMoLNsFdeNTh8aJ4OO2Yu0FOHD1IxeI1WdGA5gq31ZLlSFlUBY6ytdrUFazSZOpWTzcAzl5MxzlEsiqtxPsW-pdteenZcc2EIjB-ZF7HFm3L88K3ft8qjUHAMGMzzrCexy1XumOwp_Hjz-99uQ_InA/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqxVGOaTIMRn3qSB-L9lOnftXWLgaoobCVlAJTMoLNsFdeNTh8aJ4OO2Yu0FOHD1IxeI1WdGA5gq31ZLlSFlUBY6ytdrUFazSZOpWTzcAzl5MxzlEsiqtxPsW-pdteenZcc2EIjB-ZF7HFm3L88K3ft8qjUHAMGMzzrCexy1XumOwp_Hjz-99uQ_InA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20162.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p>To balance the Yang room – add Yin components such as soft upholstered furniture rounded, and/or window treatments in dark, rich colors or prints. You can also bring in numerous pieces of small art, pictures or small plants and flower arrangements. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl-L_TWXGDF_hM8X1vo7zuUOanXAx3Y-M1Ni-lYX3BXzza5_tgiPoH2Ddg4SxYRvzkjzL-9ZkudxRFWHlTr1D9yeLP7nlijlAW-4jaFMBR2xfIFkPwUakkxfwEvFJN5ga4gqiiJQn1Bt4LudPqdE5092qZvI5bprV-bN8pMVgghCMcXDKPBtGum5mqA/s3264/IMG_8183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl-L_TWXGDF_hM8X1vo7zuUOanXAx3Y-M1Ni-lYX3BXzza5_tgiPoH2Ddg4SxYRvzkjzL-9ZkudxRFWHlTr1D9yeLP7nlijlAW-4jaFMBR2xfIFkPwUakkxfwEvFJN5ga4gqiiJQn1Bt4LudPqdE5092qZvI5bprV-bN8pMVgghCMcXDKPBtGum5mqA/s320/IMG_8183.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p>What About Individual Tastes? </p><p>Sometimes different rooms have different purposes in our lives, and because of that may be inherently more Yin or Yang depending on what we intend to draw from. I have large great room, which is very Yang, with a lot of natural light and high ceilings. Because of the dark rounded furniture and numerous personal pictures and items displayed around the room it feels balanced to me, and a source of renewed energy. This is the central hub of my home, and where I do the majority of my entertaining. I love being there. My bedroom however is more Yin, which to me feels cozy. With its lower ceiling, lower lighting, dark wooden furniture, and burgundy accents, this is the room that I spend every evening relaxing, decompressing, and feeling nurtured. I balanced the Yin by painting the walls a light tan, hanging a large piece of art, and bringing in a large Ficus tree. The armoire is also a very large angular piece of furniture. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4Ang89LscC5axPiIzT75_hWE7FWv0GXWg0BG15YGXF4MB6DGeaWxt6b9SaTNwfEp6VvQpBMd8SpES8EGngoy5nUO914R-D2ntxngnbgWP7izqfSoENA89CsZFIAR9ZbhoxWPbi_Vj9LG5xO6YgnVmjUR5qvpdAh9-tK8l0LCGwE6W8L8u_cvE0UWWQ/s3264/House%20049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4Ang89LscC5axPiIzT75_hWE7FWv0GXWg0BG15YGXF4MB6DGeaWxt6b9SaTNwfEp6VvQpBMd8SpES8EGngoy5nUO914R-D2ntxngnbgWP7izqfSoENA89CsZFIAR9ZbhoxWPbi_Vj9LG5xO6YgnVmjUR5qvpdAh9-tK8l0LCGwE6W8L8u_cvE0UWWQ/s320/House%20049.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Balancing a Feng Shui Garden<p></p><p>Just as in your home, when designing your garden think of a balance of Yin and Yang. Plant tall, wide plants aong with low growing ones. Use dark colors along with light ones and soft, flowing plants along with harder trunks or rock gardens. The possibilities are endless. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqAuE3KfJrkM_ibd5aC_T5QpJ2AiwUDBAupnk-ty21ppVMT29cHJCb2GnCZEFL0RJ2sbmL8ZfB6pa4HMysrhGaMlkVEOnBFhXVcgi2LdexytNSSE9T5-d-nCoQqURDG73nbn_bLdN_i1pm3543UdfL4ccZ9VZL_5WPVfBmr5aD6T3Gjiyweds5irhCw/s2048/IMG_6681.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqAuE3KfJrkM_ibd5aC_T5QpJ2AiwUDBAupnk-ty21ppVMT29cHJCb2GnCZEFL0RJ2sbmL8ZfB6pa4HMysrhGaMlkVEOnBFhXVcgi2LdexytNSSE9T5-d-nCoQqURDG73nbn_bLdN_i1pm3543UdfL4ccZ9VZL_5WPVfBmr5aD6T3Gjiyweds5irhCw/s320/IMG_6681.PNG" width="256" /></a></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Feng Shui is all about finding balance in your environment, and your life. You will definitely be rewarded with more peace and harmony, which will in turn lead to greater opportunities to achieve your life goals. Enjoy the journey!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCdQ5SNT5wweHkV3JkyIFIV0figf-Cl8ubl9YJ4N3Aesiu2-8XGQPSshDotrNsVshsMVJ7PXQwhGVPEMqnbE3A7bED-9JGlEdBqgodVeL9WmCG-LWQZc6jpFSDueSKizFI1M4t51qBbOw5jtaRRhWSp3NrMymWxuAm2m7QSj9ywxHE9MUCSJM8aaPvQ/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCdQ5SNT5wweHkV3JkyIFIV0figf-Cl8ubl9YJ4N3Aesiu2-8XGQPSshDotrNsVshsMVJ7PXQwhGVPEMqnbE3A7bED-9JGlEdBqgodVeL9WmCG-LWQZc6jpFSDueSKizFI1M4t51qBbOw5jtaRRhWSp3NrMymWxuAm2m7QSj9ywxHE9MUCSJM8aaPvQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20283.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-45411050166963485482022-12-15T14:23:00.000-08:002022-12-15T14:23:08.448-08:00Nearing the Holidays? How Feng Shui Decorations Add Fame and Fire to Your Life<p>The holiday season is upon us. This is a time when families gather together to celebrate traditions passed down from generation to generation. It’s also a time of decorating, which helps to enhance your home and your life. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Holiday decorations usually include the colors green, red, blue, white, gold and lots of bright lighting. Whether you decorate with a Menorah or Christmas Tree, the objects you bring in to your home for the holidays will represent the energy of the Fire Element. Menorahs add fire to any room. Christmas Trees represent growth; and the conical shape of the tree and all the lights encircling it also represent the fire element. All decorations of bright colors, lights, garlands, and traditional objects make the home’s energy flow easily and create a joyful environment for family gatherings. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9s8kRQkJuoekCt6dsts2DgSu2ZJOWljO_Xei8XjYK9iu_B4fiLcPdfBYQRbM-7e3dUG2fzsyMkBJMUCqc1UxkCSmnOKUq0RH2uRnRPjF_f__2vyBFSzuGnWNB36ge--TytgJCBWCzN5S535u9SKcKCkJDPQni8MOj9ed48Is2XdYwT0_T1SYjcXFXg/s376/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9s8kRQkJuoekCt6dsts2DgSu2ZJOWljO_Xei8XjYK9iu_B4fiLcPdfBYQRbM-7e3dUG2fzsyMkBJMUCqc1UxkCSmnOKUq0RH2uRnRPjF_f__2vyBFSzuGnWNB36ge--TytgJCBWCzN5S535u9SKcKCkJDPQni8MOj9ed48Is2XdYwT0_T1SYjcXFXg/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20039.JPG" width="213" /></a></p><p>As you decorate, think about using the Feng Shui Bagua to help guide you in placement. The most auspicious of the Fire Element areas of your home is the Fame Area.</p><p>One of the Feng Shui principles is that everything is connected, so if you ask yourself, “Can adding the fire of holiday decorations to my home really affect my fame and reputation?” – The answer is ABSOLUTELY.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXuEGqgPMnJgnvHeZ6YpjaABbMIrLNRjVAkcR1arJIbQQilHB2GB7-B3NedXxQQQrQyvuG2bYF3hsWLX7hrm7YtXE0rXyBC6eL0K_I77gTqOYZEOsJ3ENbkDuDnpyEi8eKxZekAqT_RggakIgiPQyGKcEhPYgh8MqRrnicsPkhCq_oTz5EoilqL7LjA/s4032/Holidays%20590.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXuEGqgPMnJgnvHeZ6YpjaABbMIrLNRjVAkcR1arJIbQQilHB2GB7-B3NedXxQQQrQyvuG2bYF3hsWLX7hrm7YtXE0rXyBC6eL0K_I77gTqOYZEOsJ3ENbkDuDnpyEi8eKxZekAqT_RggakIgiPQyGKcEhPYgh8MqRrnicsPkhCq_oTz5EoilqL7LjA/s320/Holidays%20590.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the Feng Shui Bagua, represented as a grid of nine sectors, the Fame and Reputation area is located in the center back of your home. The Bagua comes from the Chinese philosophy, “The I Ching,” and literally means “eight trigrams,” with the center for grounding. The Fame and Reputation area of your home or business is about cultivating a good reputation and helping friendly relations spring up all around us, creating the best chances for a happy and secure future. How wonderful that the holiday decorations you add to your home can in fact set you up for a positive New Year. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoC7g3DeqDKTkk5ZW9bTtf0Y1wS4fGpQ_gJMpVGjoY0NUvfNDByYGr4u_NLn20WKu98P70SIpafPFkYxZUcDvQt47c36lZQ6guMxLqkqygj3hEPdbkvzORgUXsuuDWkWCTbeGe61O5yNfqdAedp4Nd9kfOvgntMzbhGaziz8C796Y7v1VYmUBZrkQvw/s641/FameandReputation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="552" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoC7g3DeqDKTkk5ZW9bTtf0Y1wS4fGpQ_gJMpVGjoY0NUvfNDByYGr4u_NLn20WKu98P70SIpafPFkYxZUcDvQt47c36lZQ6guMxLqkqygj3hEPdbkvzORgUXsuuDWkWCTbeGe61O5yNfqdAedp4Nd9kfOvgntMzbhGaziz8C796Y7v1VYmUBZrkQvw/s320/FameandReputation.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The element for this area is Fire, and the color is anything in the red spectrum. Red is one of the most powerful colors in the Chinese culture. It represents fame, fortune, joy, festivity, longevity, and protection from bad luck. Representations of this element can be used inside and outside of your home or business. </span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMRxaksbMpEWHxgf1dY0BNAxHw7wfZEB4UWytri39AHMNdrc9FXWRs2tkv2sgQtiG5GtzHadDiSzUQX4HeWwCz2F2YGfVpK0agU1yI_ZT_WuOQKqhAExKjFeLJl0VxVArhY_wmta1Ua5FcWVl3tHFV94YI4NhPIe8-Cm4LP-E0E5EuOZeLCnaYLRUfQ/s460/Image-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMRxaksbMpEWHxgf1dY0BNAxHw7wfZEB4UWytri39AHMNdrc9FXWRs2tkv2sgQtiG5GtzHadDiSzUQX4HeWwCz2F2YGfVpK0agU1yI_ZT_WuOQKqhAExKjFeLJl0VxVArhY_wmta1Ua5FcWVl3tHFV94YI4NhPIe8-Cm4LP-E0E5EuOZeLCnaYLRUfQ/s320/Image-1.png" width="250" /></a></p><p>Enhancements for the Fame and Reputation area inside your home or business:</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Christmas trees, Menorahs which represent cone, triangular shapes, and pleasant lighting, </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Personal images and symbols of fame; diplomas, awards, trophies, and acknowledgements</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Things made from animals, such as leather, feathers, wool and/or bone</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Art and figures of animals, people, fire, sunshine </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Items in the red spectrum</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Affirmations and sayings pertaining to Fame and Reputation and aspirations for the New Year</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONc6yzSFe1qzFKF1jxG2KAtVqITuIa-WMn5dNzgMi7JWwEPGWmH5hVKxdSfxpCnN6UH5cKcZPOlnxMTmsZ3AxxwBghq07nkvXn5D7lZnSIYZGUypkQB-FfDee8xfPA6pKPIgPIfqN7u_ACuHtvAmkTLAp1uZy-HbOYvEJP-mEo6AlyksTIS3p4qJF2g/s3264/IMG_1381.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONc6yzSFe1qzFKF1jxG2KAtVqITuIa-WMn5dNzgMi7JWwEPGWmH5hVKxdSfxpCnN6UH5cKcZPOlnxMTmsZ3AxxwBghq07nkvXn5D7lZnSIYZGUypkQB-FfDee8xfPA6pKPIgPIfqN7u_ACuHtvAmkTLAp1uZy-HbOYvEJP-mEo6AlyksTIS3p4qJF2g/s320/IMG_1381.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>Enhancements for the Fame and Reputation area outside your home or business:</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Items that represent the sun, fire, stars </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Holiday lights, up lighting around trees, twinkle lights</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fire pits and BBQ grills </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Items, flowers, plants in the red color spectrum</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10m-IoyHbnCrYFzyj4RntbSiZKYFdF7f7NwHQSgFgPO41BoyC8KlBTrkkfb-uFwBbbMv-op0ZZYfxJyZ6MvYkqtA06nIiSz3xnMMuqr0icHhpJVOfQPKsf4mFeXlbCubii5oVYe4ipyVayWhmAHmVE1UKdy51dK5uePaBzRO5phzHZRV0uZS7iIcPXA/s4032/IMG_5703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10m-IoyHbnCrYFzyj4RntbSiZKYFdF7f7NwHQSgFgPO41BoyC8KlBTrkkfb-uFwBbbMv-op0ZZYfxJyZ6MvYkqtA06nIiSz3xnMMuqr0icHhpJVOfQPKsf4mFeXlbCubii5oVYe4ipyVayWhmAHmVE1UKdy51dK5uePaBzRO5phzHZRV0uZS7iIcPXA/s320/IMG_5703.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>Fire Elements:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Fire element is represented by the hearth and when in balance enhances excitement, enthusiasm, leadership. In the Feng Shui Cycle of the elements the Wood Element feeds Fire, therefore adding representations of Wood, such as Christmas trees would feed the fire of your dreams, enhancing your opportunities and achievements. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNNZ2qscWHSzsIDfHh56wI-Z95-jN8JcayIJ3Uvmdd7-aWdfpqZ-v5WEZMhtqo8XE6uqNx4qwKtltX-qkNutWl7VzKmIHeI5IxJCV_dbnyYRPePlId9oznIuffxRyn9k2Ys17brUeABSCpusF8dvAQYaJWMu9yXV3izF32g-vgN9WfjVhLEMambBcag/s4032/IMG_5143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNNZ2qscWHSzsIDfHh56wI-Z95-jN8JcayIJ3Uvmdd7-aWdfpqZ-v5WEZMhtqo8XE6uqNx4qwKtltX-qkNutWl7VzKmIHeI5IxJCV_dbnyYRPePlId9oznIuffxRyn9k2Ys17brUeABSCpusF8dvAQYaJWMu9yXV3izF32g-vgN9WfjVhLEMambBcag/s320/IMG_5143.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes your holiday decorations don’t fit exactly in the Fame sector of your home (center back), or the Fame area of your living room or den. If that’s the case any of the other Fire sectors also work nicely; Wealth and Prosperity or Love and Marriage. Christmas trees also work well in Knowledge, Family and Health, but because of all the colors, lights, garland and ornaments can represent all of the elements and act as five element displays wherever placed. This is a win – win! Menorahs representing fire enhance any of the three fire areas, but like the Christmas tree, depending on the colors and what it is made of they can also hold all of the elements. You really can’t go wrong with holiday decorations; no matter where you place them you are activating the Ch’i (life force energy) and positive energy will come your way. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW-g9nWNOEuevJCpVmXop1ZV4ADK3KAUnCQRQk477N7Neqe0_x5ROaonWC2hmJ6wmguXNlsBybPx9Po1sh4TgHvQA7Xc-neQgeC3nMGVCp7yKadIU4Pbol5WQVDccB-dAD4UmWgRNpMOQyJ3G9HmTkSJjG2TZC_FfHoStgFhWDN00zLPD-XTMpHYEAw/s960/IMG_5068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW-g9nWNOEuevJCpVmXop1ZV4ADK3KAUnCQRQk477N7Neqe0_x5ROaonWC2hmJ6wmguXNlsBybPx9Po1sh4TgHvQA7Xc-neQgeC3nMGVCp7yKadIU4Pbol5WQVDccB-dAD4UmWgRNpMOQyJ3G9HmTkSJjG2TZC_FfHoStgFhWDN00zLPD-XTMpHYEAw/s320/IMG_5068.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Important Feng Shui Tip </span></p><p>Clear the clutter from the room before you begin decorating, and keep it clutter free. This will help your calm, holiday energy flow and prevent your holiday communications from being “messy.”</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAgfwwZw996LATT76N3aLoicy1bQ-UidUxrUWttWJEj4zItLHJxPa0aaU8Kx5wRsbimYXQEwFRiuYk-F4RXoVyvSzghS4KyPoxH8PqHRXLVG-tdiXVxYnPO7AP9iA59ZPjEbhunlmH26QUJ1Jc20EutrWeAADGGOeHyDygw0AQ7MErLChUQF2_kb3ew/s3264/IMG_1382.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAgfwwZw996LATT76N3aLoicy1bQ-UidUxrUWttWJEj4zItLHJxPa0aaU8Kx5wRsbimYXQEwFRiuYk-F4RXoVyvSzghS4KyPoxH8PqHRXLVG-tdiXVxYnPO7AP9iA59ZPjEbhunlmH26QUJ1Jc20EutrWeAADGGOeHyDygw0AQ7MErLChUQF2_kb3ew/s320/IMG_1382.JPG" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>I wish you a holiday filled with family, friends, harmony, happiness, excitement, and enthusiasm. May your fame and reputation thrive!<p></p><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2h5GXlFuJZA8aD5aumUzyzEIVrWJEvg2e8tutaGobWl6wGQ3fZ1vz2uUZ1QfXEJexVI6VZzvF9IRkO44L6MtdfaB581bCeOn3n3Ow4i9MUAsKecDaM6UGaXHLm_sLyuiNdL3g5OstbommnUi3_2YVmcrdFw5uofJS5LvIolF1t9IcyH8oAic4Biy0aQ/s4032/IMG_4982.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2h5GXlFuJZA8aD5aumUzyzEIVrWJEvg2e8tutaGobWl6wGQ3fZ1vz2uUZ1QfXEJexVI6VZzvF9IRkO44L6MtdfaB581bCeOn3n3Ow4i9MUAsKecDaM6UGaXHLm_sLyuiNdL3g5OstbommnUi3_2YVmcrdFw5uofJS5LvIolF1t9IcyH8oAic4Biy0aQ/s320/IMG_4982.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-45156518920798724092022-11-09T14:06:00.000-08:002022-11-09T14:06:10.109-08:00 The Importance of a Positive Mindset in Feng Shui<p><br /></p><p>Although we speak mainly of Feng Shui enhancing your environment to help you achieve your life goals, it is also important to remember that Feng Shui is about “wholeness”; it’s also about going within to enhance your inner self. In Feng Shui everything is connected, so enhancing your inner and outer domain simultaneously will lead you to achieve peace and harmony. Therefore, having a peaceful, positive mindset in important. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3YnvEqeJ9Ex87PU1qtgDIcjQdbShcTQQq37aJKvGaNCmNxKA-B9ZsVSV__Sa0uZrLXrva6SkzHapqcWrhKkeU2yTxtJug8QZw95_kU8U9jFVvfwa1hnz5ZzUE6xq00YEq3rkFu7tVwLzBpIL4LR2NykpGZOUdIf1VFEqO4BqvS26jHRsEvXxV9rP2g/s1020/IMG_1434.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3YnvEqeJ9Ex87PU1qtgDIcjQdbShcTQQq37aJKvGaNCmNxKA-B9ZsVSV__Sa0uZrLXrva6SkzHapqcWrhKkeU2yTxtJug8QZw95_kU8U9jFVvfwa1hnz5ZzUE6xq00YEq3rkFu7tVwLzBpIL4LR2NykpGZOUdIf1VFEqO4BqvS26jHRsEvXxV9rP2g/s320/IMG_1434.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">In time of strife, look to your inner growth and healing by exploring your thoughts and feelings in a positive way. Evolving and learning from past mistakes is what makes the difference. You can’t do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth. </span></div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HWyV3VBd-1KDpUnqmbZcwDduSJYSvJMRMp7Cuo7R0GPrPEC9W-_H5o9HuAb1_axrgkR107jp2h8nRCHVuz7fqswarVtYAJmX60ZlJXivx1p4M9iSCQWlSdVO-o7Go3_ThExbQqignOusxtZjfY8qtSuidif3Bb2t2J3swzol6gLQuNhhNj6wIhMDsQ/s1020/IMG_2438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HWyV3VBd-1KDpUnqmbZcwDduSJYSvJMRMp7Cuo7R0GPrPEC9W-_H5o9HuAb1_axrgkR107jp2h8nRCHVuz7fqswarVtYAJmX60ZlJXivx1p4M9iSCQWlSdVO-o7Go3_ThExbQqignOusxtZjfY8qtSuidif3Bb2t2J3swzol6gLQuNhhNj6wIhMDsQ/s320/IMG_2438.jpg" width="260" /></a></p><p>I’m currently reading “The Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz. In it he “reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.” Negative “self-speak”, as my Yoga teacher called “Monkey Mind,” works against the peace and harmony of Inner Feng Shui. </p><p>Look to using these Four Agreements in your daily life:</p><p>1)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Be impeccable with your word</p><p>2)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Don’t take anything personally</p><p>3)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Don’t make assumptions</p><p>4)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Always do your best</p><p>Think about looking within, acknowledging what gives you stress and breathe in calm, peace, and most of all love. Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible yet so powerful that it is transformational. Breathe in love and you will bend versus being broken. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnkn_mwU-zPi5ODV6WHi6efekmcLirYIw0SSPcV2AGUu4qu65kPl6gy8yINnwyeZC84_NOOjycWQL8FEBrTEldJsVCw7r6sYk2eyBj-MTVIMM5uj6grnrnRxfKwSkwEZTmslpyqVP2y36E-NgRvtz8W_p8RgS4BJHW7wwAZOB--gTv_JfM74gZO-kFg/s718/IMG_3398.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnkn_mwU-zPi5ODV6WHi6efekmcLirYIw0SSPcV2AGUu4qu65kPl6gy8yINnwyeZC84_NOOjycWQL8FEBrTEldJsVCw7r6sYk2eyBj-MTVIMM5uj6grnrnRxfKwSkwEZTmslpyqVP2y36E-NgRvtz8W_p8RgS4BJHW7wwAZOB--gTv_JfM74gZO-kFg/s320/IMG_3398.JPG" width="214" /></a></p><p>So how do we proceed? We proceed by being mindful, choosing love, following the four agreements, and bringing balance and harmony back to yourself and those around you.</p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNYVHVWLsot91a0lig-ykrWveAIGtzgR8F1dpJTNgW1hiOJ6KAksi8_qyvHwM1tPBehZ0KqzpikZ3NvaGjklYwjD8DQ4WBVsLM_m0VLCaZJh-5XhOsarsjckt93b3rbJMLOSMD4likc7T92OuMFsbA2wmK3j6a6Q1hqqPVT0aMdD_xQ2DUMfQnMnOIQ/s828/IMG_4146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="828" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNYVHVWLsot91a0lig-ykrWveAIGtzgR8F1dpJTNgW1hiOJ6KAksi8_qyvHwM1tPBehZ0KqzpikZ3NvaGjklYwjD8DQ4WBVsLM_m0VLCaZJh-5XhOsarsjckt93b3rbJMLOSMD4likc7T92OuMFsbA2wmK3j6a6Q1hqqPVT0aMdD_xQ2DUMfQnMnOIQ/s320/IMG_4146.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Blessings</p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-82182031613013868522022-10-20T12:20:00.000-07:002022-10-20T12:20:48.162-07:00Longing to Travel - Feng Shui Can Help<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Are you ready for adventure? What are your travel dreams? We just returned from a fabulous trip to Italy, and many of my friends and clients are traveling now; Spain, Italy, France, Hawaii, Wales and all over the United States. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvAtdQ_1LZpjOLulOE-xvIWF7cYYpNrPeOAjQW-_BdTZ-DjRNT5iVXmcP1Etbj7wkllDtcCS0jUQmJ29Asi59a4xCnLMKczIfYPFlgeucdafPzWkWLPBgfw0F472QUaTJz3qeho1eS0NfIF7CzJhs5YiCnAsN4saVNT9eRSW9he_1Jmiv4v8XtPuXXA/s4032/IMG_7568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvAtdQ_1LZpjOLulOE-xvIWF7cYYpNrPeOAjQW-_BdTZ-DjRNT5iVXmcP1Etbj7wkllDtcCS0jUQmJ29Asi59a4xCnLMKczIfYPFlgeucdafPzWkWLPBgfw0F472QUaTJz3qeho1eS0NfIF7CzJhs5YiCnAsN4saVNT9eRSW9he_1Jmiv4v8XtPuXXA/s320/IMG_7568.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Did you know that Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art that allows you to create harmony and balance throughout your environment, can also help you achieve your travel goals? The harmony and balance in your home will lend support to your life. When your life is supported through your environment it’s much easier to achieve the things you want such as wellbeing, love and travel!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBqWbn2j1n_HA3ztmcmINCfYrItzapXPVev6cGzshryey3LTlWLIXcHLrHA0caoxeJq1yT7g9cgp8fSqgJm6k2-w2w8ZHM7gZ8iQ4zzfSmoBA_qI-AsLlP5r0_dybvtnd2auD8ZVOpOqFQElcNzYEjpFlcALVxPZ2hGud52Ie_0l2OXF_ECEUWNVzaQ/s4032/Italy%20Almalfi%20018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBqWbn2j1n_HA3ztmcmINCfYrItzapXPVev6cGzshryey3LTlWLIXcHLrHA0caoxeJq1yT7g9cgp8fSqgJm6k2-w2w8ZHM7gZ8iQ4zzfSmoBA_qI-AsLlP5r0_dybvtnd2auD8ZVOpOqFQElcNzYEjpFlcALVxPZ2hGud52Ie_0l2OXF_ECEUWNVzaQ/s320/Italy%20Almalfi%20018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You achieve your goals when you focus clearly on what you want to accomplish and then act accordingly. The first step in Feng Shui is to use the Bagua map to locate the area in your home associated to travel, and then use the recommended enhancements and affirmations to drive your goals forward. </p><p>The Feng Shui Bagua</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Bagua comes from the Chinese philosophy, “The I Ching,” and literally means “eight trigrams” with the center for grounding. In the “I Ching” the Helpful People/Travel area of your home or business is located in the front right corner and is associated with the qualities of synchronicity, inspiration, confidence and travel. Our lives are shaped by our actions. When everything is aligned, people and places give us the inspiration and guidance we need. Total synchronicity is defined as everything falling into place; being at the right place at the right time, and your life being transformed and enhanced by words or actions of those they met, or by traveling to a special place which changes your life forever. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLob45lwsLksoknkllEaXxfRu-42TmM0-Z0RxUMzPZu6Nr9WYGiGvc7CPl62FF_K0z0nhZc9UqEbunatpBOturmKhZL53sbQB1Vl4yCwZxpVehV2dJS-MEMfae4fRvdSpgqVgzDIGTwJM1BKPnwbTx1YdiPGPqLEOiLU5r4ATdKgibPs6BOdNkLGN3g/s630/HelpfulPeopleBaguaforNewspaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="555" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLob45lwsLksoknkllEaXxfRu-42TmM0-Z0RxUMzPZu6Nr9WYGiGvc7CPl62FF_K0z0nhZc9UqEbunatpBOturmKhZL53sbQB1Vl4yCwZxpVehV2dJS-MEMfae4fRvdSpgqVgzDIGTwJM1BKPnwbTx1YdiPGPqLEOiLU5r4ATdKgibPs6BOdNkLGN3g/s320/HelpfulPeopleBaguaforNewspaper.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">If your goal is to travel, then this area is worth enhancing:</span></p><p><u>Enhancements for the Helpful People and Travel area inside your home or business: </u> </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Art, photos, figures pertaining to places where you have traveled/want to travel, spiritual guides and mentors </li><li> Items in colors of white, black or grey</li><li>Things made of metal such as furniture, lamps, candle holders, frames, figurines </li><li>Quotes, affirmations and sayings pertaining to travel</li><li>This is a great place for a travel vision board</li><li>Add written or stated affirmations as if they have already happened. For example: "<i>I am having so much fun on my vacation in Italy."</i></li></ul><p></p><p><u>Enhancements for the Helpful People and Travel area outside your home or business:</u></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Garden art reflecting spiritual guides (angels, Buddha, saints)</li><li>Items, flowers, plants in the color white</li><li>Natural rocks and stones</li><li>Circular or oval shapes</li><li>Outdoor items from your travels</li></ul><p><u>A Missing Helpful People and Travel area:</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If your Helpful People and Travel area is missing from your floor plan, you can anchor the area by doing one or a combination of the following cures: Anchor the missing area structurally using the metal element wherever possible, such as building a trellis or deck, planting flowers in a flower garden or planter boxes in white, adding a large stone statue of a spiritual guide or placing a large rock on the corner, or a metal seating area. (This could be a beautiful meditation area). If the area outside is not accessible, you can symbolically anchor from the inside by hanging a 30 mm round faceted crystal, placing a mirror, and/or a picture representing helpful people or travel on the inside wall by the missing area.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Have fun with all your enhancements and visualizations, Enjoy your travels!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Arriverci </span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA29BvGaaLgGwwLprimjNi01k3q8nVjzVWwZiQ6PQPeKvG3cq2DtH1wKW_XaXiPT40cEw5KErXOnfFzQ3nOP-AfOBovJZAxKSGzfURMj0KA2LbLUjdxZ6AI85q7Q8K2wSG5ov2KkZ4nIrKDE4r8bLvdjvgCeGX_J6_pmesgWWy7AL-d-PxSaxF0LE75Q/s3086/IMG_7936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3086" data-original-width="1991" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA29BvGaaLgGwwLprimjNi01k3q8nVjzVWwZiQ6PQPeKvG3cq2DtH1wKW_XaXiPT40cEw5KErXOnfFzQ3nOP-AfOBovJZAxKSGzfURMj0KA2LbLUjdxZ6AI85q7Q8K2wSG5ov2KkZ4nIrKDE4r8bLvdjvgCeGX_J6_pmesgWWy7AL-d-PxSaxF0LE75Q/s320/IMG_7936.jpg" width="206" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-2179262439103953852022-09-15T18:41:00.000-07:002022-09-15T18:41:02.360-07:00 Be Kind to Flowers – They Can Enhance Your Life<p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I love the Zen of daily walks in nature. Even walking through town, I gaze at the beautiful planter boxes and gardens. They uplift my spirit. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Flowers are the quintessential Ch’i enhancers for our homes. They provide us with the beauty and wonder of nature and help us stay connected and grounded to the natural world. Another alternative to fresh flowers are artificial flowers which have the same uplifting effect. Did you know that flowers bring nature into your home, enhance your health, help calm your mind and improve your attitude? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ8hUbSDRu0iXV5V-K51bX27B96WMADdu1akV-p8nxuOhxw-oAHNPyiHYnn-FHFk4X3fpomwVtd1Fu2fy2B3efWNZVW5k453Y4dPMtcmbHP3MFB_64PRPNzMHNiGgsIowZ2GoepOW_Swzvqhki9ODgLgB3JnM4pEEOuEppwWH4nuiRwxBOwGmJ17DVA/s720/Feng%20Shui%20143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ8hUbSDRu0iXV5V-K51bX27B96WMADdu1akV-p8nxuOhxw-oAHNPyiHYnn-FHFk4X3fpomwVtd1Fu2fy2B3efWNZVW5k453Y4dPMtcmbHP3MFB_64PRPNzMHNiGgsIowZ2GoepOW_Swzvqhki9ODgLgB3JnM4pEEOuEppwWH4nuiRwxBOwGmJ17DVA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20143.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9rUCUIKIgHYN0jsep-xJjLWdll-6aURhy1RcX-HgCqstzUwIXC59gkPDie9Y-fiZjuVHEfXcERmI3kCt69nbJN_sX76Gd5HHHp03tNwSnkQFPw_4XUMt76seSR6Csc08R7BItLpmhF5I9Rv3PqZJolWc5MLleDx2mhoEHPQfr2fpFO8nSkPLJUdzUA/s828/IMG_6423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="828" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9rUCUIKIgHYN0jsep-xJjLWdll-6aURhy1RcX-HgCqstzUwIXC59gkPDie9Y-fiZjuVHEfXcERmI3kCt69nbJN_sX76Gd5HHHp03tNwSnkQFPw_4XUMt76seSR6Csc08R7BItLpmhF5I9Rv3PqZJolWc5MLleDx2mhoEHPQfr2fpFO8nSkPLJUdzUA/s320/IMG_6423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Yet with the extreme heat and drought, it’s easy to let our flowers wilt and die. Unfortunately, the vision of dead flowers around your environment can have a draining effect on your energy and consequently your life. In Feng Shui, everything in your environment is either nourishing or draining you. Which do you want?</span></div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8foafzP3ISHexITEixBjLq775aiFz4LuUu-XKGZYjpcxBE9X_1wJhI8b3BmVxwasn-770SaYH2if9KZ-0vf9QRqdXFp0Usp0EkKJgmMTmKysp8GL6Wf_SROd2DIz1uWwWXKNMcpBoIhrHOqwb1zEgSxPjHcWqbS3CXY5giJG1tJEnBcqvUcOvYm4Rw/s609/IMG_6163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="609" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8foafzP3ISHexITEixBjLq775aiFz4LuUu-XKGZYjpcxBE9X_1wJhI8b3BmVxwasn-770SaYH2if9KZ-0vf9QRqdXFp0Usp0EkKJgmMTmKysp8GL6Wf_SROd2DIz1uWwWXKNMcpBoIhrHOqwb1zEgSxPjHcWqbS3CXY5giJG1tJEnBcqvUcOvYm4Rw/s320/IMG_6163.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Just like everything in Feng Shui, flowers can uplift the Ch’i if beautiful and healthy, or deplete it if sick, dusty or depleting. If your plants begin to wilt and look sickly, move them on and replace them with vibrant healthy ones. Artificial plants need to be always kept clean and dust free to have the same uplifting effect.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you do have planter boxes, keep them healthy and vibrant. They do not need an abundance of water, or if you want to conserve water fill them with artificial plants. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the home, think of the qualities of the Bagua areas you want to enhance and use flower colors to enrich the enhancement. The same goes for the location of your planter boxes: Red flowers at an entrance for Career, white for the Helpful People or Children and Creativity areas, yellow for the Center, pinks or reds for Love, purple for Wealth. Use the beauty of nature to paint a palette of colorful enhancements in your home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hm8FXlWFABMyqlYcc_6i96Zvp-qxPHkMwM6w_uAkfvMABHjqcg-iKPY6EK51E--NaK_xTKtzhhmtM9kfoVQtFPR04fKr8_LB6KJjuiw8aWLq0OhHT-jWZo1hAgDe09CzADNVGiiWImH0rUiNVn2lQudXAvBvdUwPDZMxxz8a84C9C9z8OEV7I2hP1w/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hm8FXlWFABMyqlYcc_6i96Zvp-qxPHkMwM6w_uAkfvMABHjqcg-iKPY6EK51E--NaK_xTKtzhhmtM9kfoVQtFPR04fKr8_LB6KJjuiw8aWLq0OhHT-jWZo1hAgDe09CzADNVGiiWImH0rUiNVn2lQudXAvBvdUwPDZMxxz8a84C9C9z8OEV7I2hP1w/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Don’t let your planter boxes drain you. Surround yourself with vibrant beauty and see what a difference it makes in your life! </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoEcMk9QPXl92Riht29ZmellnBcQeDIv_yuI34yzoJ9ve4ZUCC9dK1Efz0-cEaXaaILq3is1SDL4Dvk5nZzUwBcnYWA2ZLV9tNeF4tx0sFergL6qBlO3rTumkwU-ScJFyC3ZLW2dSG0dcRurJQyxLxPyv2yWwTooY_IYHjEQ6RDAc9n9Is5XPjkxHvA/s4032/IMG_6191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoEcMk9QPXl92Riht29ZmellnBcQeDIv_yuI34yzoJ9ve4ZUCC9dK1Efz0-cEaXaaILq3is1SDL4Dvk5nZzUwBcnYWA2ZLV9tNeF4tx0sFergL6qBlO3rTumkwU-ScJFyC3ZLW2dSG0dcRurJQyxLxPyv2yWwTooY_IYHjEQ6RDAc9n9Is5XPjkxHvA/s320/IMG_6191.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbGCl-3I-jC_DH3HUp0UvZYB0SboZvviWVdpvSCGjqikk1ZJqPTwo0x6R9-UDXxrLxOxYdm9DPDpouBF6Y3oPjlInvNcd3SPDWXhqe8ldTFeE6pdEMM9Y6DnEaLlrSuA5Bk6iyHihD-hBHIpWR4BSBJIGbYglRlBGhb79L38i_LBFY8FgI3zJBLIQpA/s828/IMG_6886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="828" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbGCl-3I-jC_DH3HUp0UvZYB0SboZvviWVdpvSCGjqikk1ZJqPTwo0x6R9-UDXxrLxOxYdm9DPDpouBF6Y3oPjlInvNcd3SPDWXhqe8ldTFeE6pdEMM9Y6DnEaLlrSuA5Bk6iyHihD-hBHIpWR4BSBJIGbYglRlBGhb79L38i_LBFY8FgI3zJBLIQpA/s320/IMG_6886.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-44490995871763618592022-08-11T11:26:00.000-07:002022-08-11T11:26:18.240-07:00 Join me in more Feng Shui fun! <p>Here are some easy ways to join me in learning the powerful art of Feng Shui.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The first is through a relaxed, instructive, and fun virtual home or business consult, which takes about two hours, in the comfort of your personal environment. After an initial phone call to discuss your needs, my process, fees, and to schedule a consult, you would just email me a picture of the layout of your home, and pictures of each room. I draw the Bagua over your layout and return it to you for refence and create a slideshow of your pictures on my computer. At the time of the consult, over the phone, I share an introduction to Feng Shui, the principles, focus and Bagua map. I then virtually move through the pictures of your home, recommending enhancements for each area. For booking the consultation, you receive a written report and future unlimited, complimentary questions and pictures via text or email. I try to be available to you as you navigate through the process of enhancement. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-AYw2DXbwp4Okwud5DqsWpXQqs7ikAZN6MozD9iuWSq4WUoEA8usjeyrkwLDTWr5fZugcBmd17M8RVLDyuZHyarEEBfKbLR7XRZmCBgW4J1-CjBr058rCUC1I8gQ5zJedmOXzwC25YcwQkN6ZOzfeKD6SLUHGBvYGmvT_cOpcuuSbD53ikzYEj6lxA/s3880/IMG_8760%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2676" data-original-width="3880" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-AYw2DXbwp4Okwud5DqsWpXQqs7ikAZN6MozD9iuWSq4WUoEA8usjeyrkwLDTWr5fZugcBmd17M8RVLDyuZHyarEEBfKbLR7XRZmCBgW4J1-CjBr058rCUC1I8gQ5zJedmOXzwC25YcwQkN6ZOzfeKD6SLUHGBvYGmvT_cOpcuuSbD53ikzYEj6lxA/s320/IMG_8760%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2pESVxQNDv02XFFTbO6PigW_Kv45CNVcTT2e5wKL2hJyyCelxI562eRt7XS4cvERKNQItnQk_OPKgJPCpsrPeZpIWKz4lw7iLDKtrMwUc4tTvRw_4Hejcpebv-HfrOo1MoTSGEhPBvOC9Pe1TU4lzXAglXkweMKjL4SrINlPKNl9r3c9gGKkJh4qQg/s4032/IMG_8766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2pESVxQNDv02XFFTbO6PigW_Kv45CNVcTT2e5wKL2hJyyCelxI562eRt7XS4cvERKNQItnQk_OPKgJPCpsrPeZpIWKz4lw7iLDKtrMwUc4tTvRw_4Hejcpebv-HfrOo1MoTSGEhPBvOC9Pe1TU4lzXAglXkweMKjL4SrINlPKNl9r3c9gGKkJh4qQg/s320/IMG_8766.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">The second fun way to learn about Feng Shui is by going to my website www.fengshuibymaria.com and clicking or articles, which I have organized by topic in a table of contents. You can also scroll through my Blog to get other ideas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QJj9tT-o_PpR6mI6YH3_IXukU1EgwYeW2d0NbBAKzV8tW371IeWY9Tl8s_VWWodp1ZEEVXNbnuSAt5TIG3YCQXdGwmeci6sDQHpx4j77_K7EP5JWviM866BQWJpPwv_kVqO9cA8C9X0Uq5zRNTwbIDdFWVRrt3D-XHsspa40beQuTU0PT7i6q_-e2Q/s636/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20001.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QJj9tT-o_PpR6mI6YH3_IXukU1EgwYeW2d0NbBAKzV8tW371IeWY9Tl8s_VWWodp1ZEEVXNbnuSAt5TIG3YCQXdGwmeci6sDQHpx4j77_K7EP5JWviM866BQWJpPwv_kVqO9cA8C9X0Uq5zRNTwbIDdFWVRrt3D-XHsspa40beQuTU0PT7i6q_-e2Q/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20001.PNG" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzc6Oo_Mkc01mRVpDFmWlQ1vAPpeRjumcKx7CvQVEVaeDvgBpJxes8ChaqOrCXKLdohcC02ffzB_C6DZVXWpbc9P_IJBpty0kBrIPJTNWi16vzqKEtlv_ReCZS9duTZrwJBUw9m0IEo6jZnw7TasYetkppf1wePf1UM8Xgh74sbSmzD7Jin1EmHlTaSQ/s2448/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="2448" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzc6Oo_Mkc01mRVpDFmWlQ1vAPpeRjumcKx7CvQVEVaeDvgBpJxes8ChaqOrCXKLdohcC02ffzB_C6DZVXWpbc9P_IJBpty0kBrIPJTNWi16vzqKEtlv_ReCZS9duTZrwJBUw9m0IEo6jZnw7TasYetkppf1wePf1UM8Xgh74sbSmzD7Jin1EmHlTaSQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Businesses%20002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiII57ujhoyMU1GevIJvxJ8b6imxeb0DpynGxRGtGkaJhYfth_Tk88vFCV9kZh2YJpuh4ZlGPdQCbkFhiDCqve3ZU_eoyuQac9N2-fygT3c6BfEAFc_vMaMIJ54eh0Qn76iUhCYpW0d-WXI25qpaneleRDiVObkDyOgrAxdBouHQfCjDxIThU1xvJUcTA/s2829/IMG_2700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="2829" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiII57ujhoyMU1GevIJvxJ8b6imxeb0DpynGxRGtGkaJhYfth_Tk88vFCV9kZh2YJpuh4ZlGPdQCbkFhiDCqve3ZU_eoyuQac9N2-fygT3c6BfEAFc_vMaMIJ54eh0Qn76iUhCYpW0d-WXI25qpaneleRDiVObkDyOgrAxdBouHQfCjDxIThU1xvJUcTA/w320-h178/IMG_2700.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whatever venue you choose, you will not be disappointed. You can read other clients’ experiences in my testimonials. Your new learning will lead to life changing enhancements, and a lot of fun!</p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-68791069947140343072022-07-22T11:40:00.000-07:002022-07-22T11:40:29.802-07:00Images Play an Important Part in Feng Shui<p style="text-align: justify;">While working with clients, I help them move their art and objects to the most auspicious places for enhancement and Ch’i flow. That is because, pictures., symbols, sculptures and other images may trigger subconscious associations for us and serve as psychological motivators. They can be used as powerful Feng Shui cures to encourage certain associations, strengthen intentions, or prompt emotional responses. For example, a picture of a happy couple makes us think of love and relationship, a trophy connotates fame and success, a picture of an expensive car can be an symbol of wealth and prosperity. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2xS-2cbdS2dIrPuBtUsEvqfWOVJ7z6hImFTQHLV1XmsUq8YSadnJDZk-8eqv0S9bT-Pe8nQ8h3O5cAkJKYhcLbinBQjsy4eVfzzcH7TnnbvJF-GDPClX6FP_tYG0QrBP8CjZ5tffvZh_3S_kdhaI5y0XjtH3Jd-NgOUZOSGWpyBnm-IOXyCdx7IK6w/s3264/IMG_2228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2xS-2cbdS2dIrPuBtUsEvqfWOVJ7z6hImFTQHLV1XmsUq8YSadnJDZk-8eqv0S9bT-Pe8nQ8h3O5cAkJKYhcLbinBQjsy4eVfzzcH7TnnbvJF-GDPClX6FP_tYG0QrBP8CjZ5tffvZh_3S_kdhaI5y0XjtH3Jd-NgOUZOSGWpyBnm-IOXyCdx7IK6w/s320/IMG_2228.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Of all the Ch’i enhancers, I find that working with colors and art gives you almost instant gratification. Art is the soul of a room; it gives it energy and life, and it is easy to identify how it enhances the Feng Shui of a space. To enhance the Ch’i in your home, choose art that elicits positive feelings and makes your heart sing. Remember that in Feng Shui everything is alive and is constantly talking to you. What you surround yourself with can nourish or drain you. Therefore, ensure that every art piece in your home is one that you love and that portrays a serene or inspirational subject matter. Art depicting violence, death, distortion, or negativity is not recommended. </span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">To get the most benefit from art and colors, match them with the function of each room. Choose romantic and sensual for the bedroom, lively, colorful art for the living room, and powerful and motivational for the home office. Use the Bagua map to help you choose the appropriate images and colors that correlate with the goals in your life. Each of the nine areas of the Bagua is associated with colors and art representations. For example, if you want romance, and your Love and Marriage area is in the dining room, choose images that are romantic and appropriate for your dining area. If you wish to improve your health, and your Health and Family area is in the bathroom, display images that evokes radiant health and vitality. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8oRc6XPlmEt3rZgHLhIrDchWBHropGr31NQiNgx3OpnsvVEA1M2He1-8aa-quuI3PRpI_dLLq2vm3eWyZSCQ1yVSk_94kcdgucEfP20Ux8agYZAeYigPVeSG7YsfuB8UlERl6Ny5GJUM4jNPPoFl6msS9wGOFLBgEr4UC0rJAlRF3z2WJ0lbltR0cQ/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8oRc6XPlmEt3rZgHLhIrDchWBHropGr31NQiNgx3OpnsvVEA1M2He1-8aa-quuI3PRpI_dLLq2vm3eWyZSCQ1yVSk_94kcdgucEfP20Ux8agYZAeYigPVeSG7YsfuB8UlERl6Ny5GJUM4jNPPoFl6msS9wGOFLBgEr4UC0rJAlRF3z2WJ0lbltR0cQ/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></p><p><u>Career Area:</u></p><p>Images - paintings, photos pertaining to moving water (oceans, rivers, etc.), asymmetrical shapes, and black frames </p><p>Colors – black or dark colors</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0EaJhZyoQIRv8FWmCO8ahDcVJLm4aHnmE-ULkdlyD6u8_To_RH-CHWD3GtyuKNgN2R5O-kmPG2DsY3jzkkC7gSBnKyQLiCLmP6nkvU0aZPRLAP-JhMh9pgRRpEvLJEOvvAWBqmvFY0Ztk8sBrPl2EN7pVDQnvBxU4Yd8HQnOY3SItp9EY0jXFTpHJw/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0EaJhZyoQIRv8FWmCO8ahDcVJLm4aHnmE-ULkdlyD6u8_To_RH-CHWD3GtyuKNgN2R5O-kmPG2DsY3jzkkC7gSBnKyQLiCLmP6nkvU0aZPRLAP-JhMh9pgRRpEvLJEOvvAWBqmvFY0Ztk8sBrPl2EN7pVDQnvBxU4Yd8HQnOY3SItp9EY0jXFTpHJw/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20158.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><u>Knowledge and Self Cultivation Area:</u></p><p>Images- paintings, photos representing calm nature scenes (forests, ferns, vineyards, etc.), columnar shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>Colors – blue and green</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvWeh6y-cWkMdRfagWe5U27d8Gn8H17tg_e6kjvbDHBNJXxCn8azQGUEJMbDJoh0_dPb7VzhNqym-4uSB1eX8SBFajBsfLCko6YGkK8sdvSN_rmLKFK6cNj_ns8W0hJLSXW7fEG2ubO70RFXx31Q3ThJviwnz0cwljwilO4XkC4WRjumZI9Zb4SGJdA/s1104/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvWeh6y-cWkMdRfagWe5U27d8Gn8H17tg_e6kjvbDHBNJXxCn8azQGUEJMbDJoh0_dPb7VzhNqym-4uSB1eX8SBFajBsfLCko6YGkK8sdvSN_rmLKFK6cNj_ns8W0hJLSXW7fEG2ubO70RFXx31Q3ThJviwnz0cwljwilO4XkC4WRjumZI9Zb4SGJdA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20066.JPG" width="213" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><u>Health, Family, Friends Area:</u> </p><p>Images - paintings, photos representing fresh, healthy vibrant flowers, family, friends and/or you in a healthy state, columnar shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>Colors – blue, green, and floral</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4wIeVFfq--POMmH3q43smzMmlzDZ94gWwRzZhY0-JwqFNqKFuLsM50bdQLlhase3P1AwuulUKoKom8a7LIDJjK67A4o7WeJ3QR9POT7Rbslb45aZvJNWwJKDgyVyoXYRSy5SIerxOUSweSI7u8-c83okvkDbscQ4P31Oh7EOPM2jeimeaEMtqvFIEQ/s871/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="632" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4wIeVFfq--POMmH3q43smzMmlzDZ94gWwRzZhY0-JwqFNqKFuLsM50bdQLlhase3P1AwuulUKoKom8a7LIDJjK67A4o7WeJ3QR9POT7Rbslb45aZvJNWwJKDgyVyoXYRSy5SIerxOUSweSI7u8-c83okvkDbscQ4P31Oh7EOPM2jeimeaEMtqvFIEQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20116.JPG" width="232" /></a></div><br /><p><u>Wealth and Prosperity Area:</u></p><p>Images - paintings, photos or sculptures representing opulence and wealth, tall round leaf plants, bubbling fountains, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>Colors – purples, blues, and reds</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFOex9vlC6IqMtwVwNLzPjOxa7deP_WtPj4i7HMI-A62mPuz3-3JdjM40zDY0MFxOGYUFtlZz7I8URuPH2joJMxMNkjEYvf_Eh1V3VTa5uU9DCG4Zz43H1Bi73kwCMMOM1hqWle3T4sMG42UH85wUKtg3L2Cg8sTDSgYU0Wk20BKtT0nzLMAxaNlj6w/s720/IMG_3667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFOex9vlC6IqMtwVwNLzPjOxa7deP_WtPj4i7HMI-A62mPuz3-3JdjM40zDY0MFxOGYUFtlZz7I8URuPH2joJMxMNkjEYvf_Eh1V3VTa5uU9DCG4Zz43H1Bi73kwCMMOM1hqWle3T4sMG42UH85wUKtg3L2Cg8sTDSgYU0Wk20BKtT0nzLMAxaNlj6w/s320/IMG_3667.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p><u>Fame and Reputation Area:</u></p><p>Images - awards and certificates, paintings, photos or sculptures representing celebration, animals, birds, stars suns, fire, upward movement, inspirational quotes, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>Colors – Red</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rj8IpVj9NxKP0xP7Vl0A0oqjGWCGGYQRYUxp0SYf8mppHyUvZfOD1viLoS6lZGIfLCp8nQ4aloKRSnXL0vd_2MHZci7-Xwd_I_ttMqqSmPEN4MOWmjeZ23gZOvwi6dlBIAEMKX3jORPBuCIA-hJ72Tf9i2LVMGvjEFKAAVuvKwrvS1d7ha203sBVsw/s1600/Feng%20Shui%20061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rj8IpVj9NxKP0xP7Vl0A0oqjGWCGGYQRYUxp0SYf8mppHyUvZfOD1viLoS6lZGIfLCp8nQ4aloKRSnXL0vd_2MHZci7-Xwd_I_ttMqqSmPEN4MOWmjeZ23gZOvwi6dlBIAEMKX3jORPBuCIA-hJ72Tf9i2LVMGvjEFKAAVuvKwrvS1d7ha203sBVsw/s320/Feng%20Shui%20061.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><u>Love and Marriage Area:</u></p><p>Images - paintings, photos or sculptures representing romance, pairs of items, pictures of you and your significant other, pictures of couples, triangular, cone shapes, and wooden frames </p><p>Colors – reds and pinks</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrwsr8xaf8oP785YhOv4qcwYvt_VLSU7td6R2pJe7u8-RreTtN_qBWNPBwovfNNI5hWq4haXEX2wL4WLRRLg4eYtYxLb5jYGyFaxdO-I5Xcg0DH8NGtbQJfketvDfUrswzYavKWGTkJxcLjEtaIBN2JUpHjpvVO4eAtEGuapBNpCHsLYAJODTTNuwCw/s1600/IMG_1469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrwsr8xaf8oP785YhOv4qcwYvt_VLSU7td6R2pJe7u8-RreTtN_qBWNPBwovfNNI5hWq4haXEX2wL4WLRRLg4eYtYxLb5jYGyFaxdO-I5Xcg0DH8NGtbQJfketvDfUrswzYavKWGTkJxcLjEtaIBN2JUpHjpvVO4eAtEGuapBNpCHsLYAJODTTNuwCw/s320/IMG_1469.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p><u>Children and Creativity Area:</u></p><p>Images - paintings, photos or sculptures representing creativity and whimsy, pictures of children or child art, round shapes, and metal frames </p><p>Colors – whites and pastels </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkYK3c5NEOYam3lMd6SV16L4BlVKgPzVzd3lDrp-rzYSFo5N77S6opuq5x3JexWssxyjgJb6kKQCWdsPsOZ3hmvyx513TWdj0dqLHJ9SCZG5wx8g9batwBOBE-X99T_pAOHieJ0aTthGM4bGsReoHgY2fvN4MCG3d0zxmk-ZADe1YfbU_Ac89PGZhCw/s4032/IMG_8694%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkYK3c5NEOYam3lMd6SV16L4BlVKgPzVzd3lDrp-rzYSFo5N77S6opuq5x3JexWssxyjgJb6kKQCWdsPsOZ3hmvyx513TWdj0dqLHJ9SCZG5wx8g9batwBOBE-X99T_pAOHieJ0aTthGM4bGsReoHgY2fvN4MCG3d0zxmk-ZADe1YfbU_Ac89PGZhCw/s320/IMG_8694%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p><u>Helpful People and Travel Area:</u></p><p>Images - natural stones, paintings, photos or sculptures pertaining to spiritual guides, and/or mentors, places you have traveled to or aspire to visit, pictures of mountains or natural stone, circular shapes, and metal frames </p><p>Colors – white and grey</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7eARtYo8xdnGw1sQTRWa_ulT5EOD0zTfcXTSVjEKR7fKS_J0HjquLJKdFhrzyP_J7PO_UD20UdmmPYuNuNJ7FnfoUMB5PajyPF6XxBvM7A3sEaTlAoxmxzNFMKyP_ksR38bHShJG7nInpUspKRqLCfdWmJWGQjrqVAIcPMmYs5RiG_EMQQQqV4IjrQ/s3264/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7eARtYo8xdnGw1sQTRWa_ulT5EOD0zTfcXTSVjEKR7fKS_J0HjquLJKdFhrzyP_J7PO_UD20UdmmPYuNuNJ7FnfoUMB5PajyPF6XxBvM7A3sEaTlAoxmxzNFMKyP_ksR38bHShJG7nInpUspKRqLCfdWmJWGQjrqVAIcPMmYs5RiG_EMQQQqV4IjrQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20168.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><u>Center Area:</u></p><p>Images - paintings, photos or sculptures representing earth scenes, deserts, wheat fields, yellow flowers or trees, rectangular shapes </p><p>Colors – yellows and earth tones</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhol6b8dXcjZKb81Y1cnxxcnJA2-dlH99Q9LVpraxoKaZvff8aS1lf-mJ6Jru71ggdWW9IEa_BAzpAjebDBDbWF-xUdoXIeIryba1jecAICnkreWZFTqN2EmQny6zXIg5D1Zc7haCAvJt03jonj9_MtllQXT4NmJY8ONLGYCisHh5WFQuJYgV-3H9eraA/s694/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="694" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhol6b8dXcjZKb81Y1cnxxcnJA2-dlH99Q9LVpraxoKaZvff8aS1lf-mJ6Jru71ggdWW9IEa_BAzpAjebDBDbWF-xUdoXIeIryba1jecAICnkreWZFTqN2EmQny6zXIg5D1Zc7haCAvJt03jonj9_MtllQXT4NmJY8ONLGYCisHh5WFQuJYgV-3H9eraA/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20131.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Look at the art you have in your home. Jackson Pollock said, “A painting has a life of its own.” What is each piece “saying” to you? No matter how positive and creative you may be in your inner world, if your home or work surroundings are contradictory or present energetic barriers, you are likely to find it difficult to manifest all that you desire. By paying attention to the flow of energy around you, beginning with the images and colors that surround you, you can align <span style="text-align: left;">your inner intentions with your outer realities to make your life a conscious act of creation.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-23451614463939350462022-06-16T15:14:00.000-07:002022-06-16T15:14:33.077-07:00The Feng Shui "Center" is the Heart of Your Home<p><br /></p><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="yiv6208884489userEdit" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><div class="yiv6208884489userEdit" style="font-size: 10pt;"><div class="yiv6208884489yqt0612453479" id="yiv6208884489yqtfd54001" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">How grounded and connected to your center are you feeling
right now? Are you at peace with your decisions and comfortable with you life’s
flow? If not, what can you do to improve that? Feng Shui can help!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui teaches us the importance of balancing the five elements, and enhancing the eight trigrams areas of the Bagua in your home. But the Bagua is made up of nine areas. The "Center" is not a Bagua trigram but is called the “hub” of the wheel – the core
of the Bagua. Not one of the eight trigrams but what’s known as “The Center”.
This is the most powerful area because it grounds and energizes the rest of
your life’s treasures. You can nurture your ability to remain centered through
life’s many changes by directly connecting with the earth every day. <u>I call it the HEART of the home.</u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRilVPGz9pfKGXxZOpXQaGYMQPRnOcDEh0eKqQ4PsrdFEocKQkBUOE45uwxFPcicLn9yASUoO5VZVcAiwOeMXt_eDx3N3jb1e4t2gOtR1SvfAdm_1c7rJWwEkGEbVmKfRFYzIJxSOjntyXJ4UpXyZezRdzFpwmnGU9DVZYT0zj00YVWYJ2TjFtZFJ7A/s880/IMG_6207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRilVPGz9pfKGXxZOpXQaGYMQPRnOcDEh0eKqQ4PsrdFEocKQkBUOE45uwxFPcicLn9yASUoO5VZVcAiwOeMXt_eDx3N3jb1e4t2gOtR1SvfAdm_1c7rJWwEkGEbVmKfRFYzIJxSOjntyXJ4UpXyZezRdzFpwmnGU9DVZYT0zj00YVWYJ2TjFtZFJ7A/s320/IMG_6207.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In the Feng Shui
Bagua Map, represented
as a grid of nine sectors, the Center area is located in the center of your home/office/business. The Bagua comes
from the Chinese philosophy, “The I Ching,” and literally means “eight
trigrams.” In the “I Ching” the Center area of your home or business is a
neutral place; a perfect balance of yin and yang – a place of peace. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa7_LZhVwzv7nB8U6kOjancw6rnADc7vwJh7XTvky0jn9uJnclIv4GX_eWsOriZ40bN7fOCiSlw5-koSfgivlAgyWQEQhF0vbhV0TRkqVaN2r66KuLPpr-CxXLQ97VmerHuu3w-CuHnsrcWv8h_WLUYeIWdbVr-vgAONkCRn_G89YWuOi_hH2zVaztg/s539/CenterJpeg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="473" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa7_LZhVwzv7nB8U6kOjancw6rnADc7vwJh7XTvky0jn9uJnclIv4GX_eWsOriZ40bN7fOCiSlw5-koSfgivlAgyWQEQhF0vbhV0TRkqVaN2r66KuLPpr-CxXLQ97VmerHuu3w-CuHnsrcWv8h_WLUYeIWdbVr-vgAONkCRn_G89YWuOi_hH2zVaztg/s320/CenterJpeg.JPG" width="281" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The element for the Center is Earth, suggesting the
importance of arranging your life around a solid base. It is related to the
color yellow and symbolized by the shape of the square or rectangle. Enhance
this area when you want to cultivate the experience of being grounded and
centered, or when you want to harmonize and balance different parts of life
such as Love and Career, or Wealth and Creativity. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To enhance your Center area inside your home:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Art in earth tones (yellows, rust, browns)</li><li>Items made of ceramics or pottery</li><li>Items in the yellow color spectrum</li><li>Ceramic tiles, bricks</li><li>Rectangular shapes </li><li>Quotes pertaining to feeling centered and grounded<br /><br /></li></ul><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVRL0rsAuquOwAOg77yxbigpE7WmsGJozRP8gbt-38uk2lfD94Bcd0uisOgCemys6RAz2JKphmZqnFxFwSFmDagTIGvm_jzd61U-yc-mkNv2LohbB1G1nojDGE4Ka5_al4ki24Zd2JCJtDsYpvCIh1RqO6rgoQGNNxw2I_woj81KjbQGklI8LdTTn8w/s1066/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="1066" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVRL0rsAuquOwAOg77yxbigpE7WmsGJozRP8gbt-38uk2lfD94Bcd0uisOgCemys6RAz2JKphmZqnFxFwSFmDagTIGvm_jzd61U-yc-mkNv2LohbB1G1nojDGE4Ka5_al4ki24Zd2JCJtDsYpvCIh1RqO6rgoQGNNxw2I_woj81KjbQGklI8LdTTn8w/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20118.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"> To enhance your Center area outside your home: (Especially important if you have a U shaped home)</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This is an ideal area for a courtyard or atrium </li><li>Garden art and statuary in ceramics</li><li>Ceramic tiles, pots and benches</li><li>Items, flowers, plants in the yellow spectrum</li><li>Square or rectangular shapes <br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfWjXS4DLff6JQ7HPRS-CKjS2nVyji0rX2ff78qSJ4TBurPEl4O_WrAYl42g2EC4O4aDPWb4W_IvdpJjc5w9X2n2oz0Gw8J8tlLSSoLNlJtEX6WKcSgrh4WcatGm9-fZI5vewTsKkB_NqPQjoZO8Vhk0LlaMpAgsjhrYNvGuai5R3EbFNKkhERXRCag/s871/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="632" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfWjXS4DLff6JQ7HPRS-CKjS2nVyji0rX2ff78qSJ4TBurPEl4O_WrAYl42g2EC4O4aDPWb4W_IvdpJjc5w9X2n2oz0Gw8J8tlLSSoLNlJtEX6WKcSgrh4WcatGm9-fZI5vewTsKkB_NqPQjoZO8Vhk0LlaMpAgsjhrYNvGuai5R3EbFNKkhERXRCag/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20116.JPG" width="232" /></a> </li></ul><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Element of the Center:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The element for this area is Earth, which is represented by the
soil. When In balance in your home it
enhances a feeling of being grounded, balanced, organized, and stable. Too much
earth makes you overly disciplined and conservative, while too little brings on
feelings of spaciness and chaos.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> It's time to get grounded! Hanging s simple earth tone piece of art will begin moving the Ch'i paving the way for a more centered life.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRspIRIGFNROq25k9nH4PB2FxhVReyhunxDENlk4hPLFB5IiCRlpj1CYqOj3BoMW7mJwtVlCH0rehkJQQ4ilqfOMDsQgmHJUjh1d6rG9hHGzPqOY08qlvrHa-IuMkYe6cgemhIDVhOMtgnihzyTSX2fmhGUH2gKMCVOub7OZve2uCal4ikss-3istaw/s835/IMG_8523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="745" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRspIRIGFNROq25k9nH4PB2FxhVReyhunxDENlk4hPLFB5IiCRlpj1CYqOj3BoMW7mJwtVlCH0rehkJQQ4ilqfOMDsQgmHJUjh1d6rG9hHGzPqOY08qlvrHa-IuMkYe6cgemhIDVhOMtgnihzyTSX2fmhGUH2gKMCVOub7OZve2uCal4ikss-3istaw/s320/IMG_8523.jpg" width="286" /></a></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Blessings </o:p></p><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="yiv6208884489userEdit" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><div class="yiv6208884489yqt0612453479" id="yiv6208884489yqtfd31807"> </div></div></div></blockquote>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-51610875953322362422022-05-19T11:54:00.000-07:002022-05-19T11:54:08.731-07:00Creating a Gateway to Your Feng Shui Paradise<p style="text-align: justify;">In Feng Shui one of the most important areas of your home is your front entrance. This is called “The Mouth of Ch’i” or where the positive life force energy enters your home. From the outside realtors refer to this as “curb appeal.” It is recommended to somehow create a “gateway” for people to enter, using an inexpensive arbor and colorful flowers. This can also be a gated area, or just a border of healthy flowers. It gives people the illusion that they are entering into a special place, setting the tone for a special coming experience. In Feng Shui the flow of energy is very important, and the gateway establishes how the flow of energy or Ch'i enters the garden.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTin4LhqnRAoQSeTcZx9SYbamA1ZaFeuCMfcciLk7vPH6FszB9ScDzHUmen2KwxvDeHHKbDTvJ6ZuUBNnnhvZMsbCv7G1LusBdsijVypYwqmMlJ-q0QuTGqpuHhkUgdx9nbCKtsk335_0QfafKzSOsVpjLvMjPtVnyxEf3iaAVGRRsopLULQKT9KJ0eQ/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTin4LhqnRAoQSeTcZx9SYbamA1ZaFeuCMfcciLk7vPH6FszB9ScDzHUmen2KwxvDeHHKbDTvJ6ZuUBNnnhvZMsbCv7G1LusBdsijVypYwqmMlJ-q0QuTGqpuHhkUgdx9nbCKtsk335_0QfafKzSOsVpjLvMjPtVnyxEf3iaAVGRRsopLULQKT9KJ0eQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20112.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Create an entrance or gateway that is enticing, with views of a comfortable path leading inside, with hints of warmth, protection, and enjoyment ahead. Remember that every structure within the garden creates its own energy, therefore it needs to be structurally sound, inviting, and beautiful. </p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugW98U5Ai7iRKuKY2sXk48-bJsa_alE1zvKdjrzyjnEiKZ_3Z8-WTIalvOanm3dneslBRiKXC6GPBEh4Uy5RUIX1us5TXz5boZG3fJKgq9laSlLzXpiVNs3XidYvik4L24cEG3rQlGk1B8PHnqjoGh6LIhRlslP8rzvgxucvJltjo3TOrPgGKHEd8vQ/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugW98U5Ai7iRKuKY2sXk48-bJsa_alE1zvKdjrzyjnEiKZ_3Z8-WTIalvOanm3dneslBRiKXC6GPBEh4Uy5RUIX1us5TXz5boZG3fJKgq9laSlLzXpiVNs3XidYvik4L24cEG3rQlGk1B8PHnqjoGh6LIhRlslP8rzvgxucvJltjo3TOrPgGKHEd8vQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20113.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This size of the gateway should be proportional to the house. Gates should open inward and be symmetrical, friendly, and inviting. If using vines on your gateway, keep them trimmed to keep them from engulfing and blocking. Finally, as in everything in Feng Shui, always keep your gateways in good condition, to avoid negative energy from entering. </p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe35fSolBHFTIwkveRluRw_hBBlfu4eSc9knw7-pes0JySiFaBvHOB3Hx6-XE4XBpFMAoO_JJ8w4eJjQu_WglpDsnudH-29GG0DxpWvByBmTYVCq2dnMpt4CoFmZsxWV7L7rTtssKGUIDXuvD7jyNOEGAx90p_tuPHejssR9vIFsyLEXIc8Slk_nT-Q/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe35fSolBHFTIwkveRluRw_hBBlfu4eSc9knw7-pes0JySiFaBvHOB3Hx6-XE4XBpFMAoO_JJ8w4eJjQu_WglpDsnudH-29GG0DxpWvByBmTYVCq2dnMpt4CoFmZsxWV7L7rTtssKGUIDXuvD7jyNOEGAx90p_tuPHejssR9vIFsyLEXIc8Slk_nT-Q/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20114.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Some sort of accent, such as a small water feature, a statue, a bird bath, or interesting plants should be a part of the entry experience. There should be a nice flow to the entry without sharp turns. Another suggestion is to put something that moves in front of your house: a flag, windsock, whirligig, and or fountain. Movement attracts attention and draws people in. Look at your home from various angles to ensure that the first thing you see is uncluttered, engaging and beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUgvkiFQhE7BUGfjhc3XMxE37OJBjo9kkp2LSi0OvH_ZFtBdxyHQm5_B01d0BU2U05BA4Qw5GkhlH3_QEuj9VyfW1Mm6JgfWwYGHkh3k-XoTes9Am3a95AxE7nr6K6bVMcRRrDBI0wxz3f_YKYoSSiRU5ELJu9uuDrs3ureJa0lSf-TtEOg14kElO-A/s4032/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUgvkiFQhE7BUGfjhc3XMxE37OJBjo9kkp2LSi0OvH_ZFtBdxyHQm5_B01d0BU2U05BA4Qw5GkhlH3_QEuj9VyfW1Mm6JgfWwYGHkh3k-XoTes9Am3a95AxE7nr6K6bVMcRRrDBI0wxz3f_YKYoSSiRU5ELJu9uuDrs3ureJa0lSf-TtEOg14kElO-A/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Gardens%20110.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Welcome to your Feng Shui paradise!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-60031717951179626292022-04-26T11:23:00.001-07:002022-04-26T11:23:30.210-07:00Strengthening Inner Feng Shui Through the Hawaiian Ritual of Forgiveness<p style="text-align: justify;">Having just returned from the Zen of the Hawaiian Islands, I was exposed to the ancient Hawaiian philosophy of Ho’oponopono, causing things to move back into balance. This Zen concept means that when you are in balance, nothing is off. This is perfectly tied into Inner Feng Shui. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIS5S_H5Dy19P1eG8Gpq-IyjYnNiz5rp-ZQwFK9MifaB9af8mE7qmHlywuEIckiUjxV6blOkeSP41UbMG4cfsALbFgTQWJJETRKD3iIExsDppQiZgk1J3yGx6QTdnSox2KoEOHfTa5gVvp8kqWRFSGyOqxGE-L6C0KQjAaD3Np6xUPflfQtTLyBBMIQ/s973/IMG_2414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="820" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIS5S_H5Dy19P1eG8Gpq-IyjYnNiz5rp-ZQwFK9MifaB9af8mE7qmHlywuEIckiUjxV6blOkeSP41UbMG4cfsALbFgTQWJJETRKD3iIExsDppQiZgk1J3yGx6QTdnSox2KoEOHfTa5gVvp8kqWRFSGyOqxGE-L6C0KQjAaD3Np6xUPflfQtTLyBBMIQ/s320/IMG_2414.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">In Feng Shui you strengthen your center when you connect with your inner self, creating a harmonious environment to live and work.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Your life unfolds based on how you think. If you think the positive thoughts, then life unfolds accordingly. If you think negative thoughts, then life unfolds accordingly. Controlling your thoughts is one of the most difficult things you can do, because the mind, left to its own devices can randomly jump from one thought to the next. One thought makes you happy; another makes you sad, another thought starts you worrying about something that only “might happen”. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhP9PsdYAW81PI-VuSZ5oQyrb8lE2bUOgDTJXUXq63VEEc-D7jCC8QW_iiYA6YZHc8d0FldcIDEV2n-Ij5YW0cShI6hbfK0NjocZjKO6UpuWXLKhaBchz_J4TqQaJIgx_n0MyJ7cN07QqzcqZrAl4zhSAqJJvPBd_XXP1fAyUNy2f0V0jaz0C9P1Rgg/s828/IMG_2253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="828" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhP9PsdYAW81PI-VuSZ5oQyrb8lE2bUOgDTJXUXq63VEEc-D7jCC8QW_iiYA6YZHc8d0FldcIDEV2n-Ij5YW0cShI6hbfK0NjocZjKO6UpuWXLKhaBchz_J4TqQaJIgx_n0MyJ7cN07QqzcqZrAl4zhSAqJJvPBd_XXP1fAyUNy2f0V0jaz0C9P1Rgg/s320/IMG_2253.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whenever you are having difficult thoughts that are non-productive and stressing you out, it is time to take control of them and focus on happier ones, expressing gratitude. The practice of Ho’oponopono will do just that, and you can do it in just four easy steps. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Just stop to take a few deep breaths, find something of beauty as a focus, and repeat this mantra to yourself: </p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>I am sorry.</p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Please forgive me.</p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>I love you.</p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Thank you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Let your light shine, with calmness and peace. </p><p>Blessings</p><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUuc98sTgeeP4aM7_L9reiL49ZWF_ltIH_GW6ayR5WRdE_5H2LWVg6ZV2QuWzU2RG3QxHkuisN80n-hj1gflaXvNqBm6g9ugQHW0aor5LTMsewazQtHTBjy6FAljxnfPKj8ELfiOY2sA-5ASDnjm_3HCzrDgtr6Z6VtpX86TOhSHB7j058v9YjOXeJdw/s625/IMG_3836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="625" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUuc98sTgeeP4aM7_L9reiL49ZWF_ltIH_GW6ayR5WRdE_5H2LWVg6ZV2QuWzU2RG3QxHkuisN80n-hj1gflaXvNqBm6g9ugQHW0aor5LTMsewazQtHTBjy6FAljxnfPKj8ELfiOY2sA-5ASDnjm_3HCzrDgtr6Z6VtpX86TOhSHB7j058v9YjOXeJdw/s320/IMG_3836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-15108566399206516492022-03-23T14:28:00.000-07:002022-03-23T14:28:05.630-07:00 En-trance Your Ch’i and Your Guests with Feng Shui<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">Spring is here! My flowers are blooming, and I’ve just had my
front door and walkway repainted. I’m ready for the positive energy to flow my
way. Why was this such an important step?</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">I went out of my way to spruce up the front because in Feng Shui the Entrance
Foyer is one of the two most important areas of a home; the other being the
master bedroom.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Entrance Foyer is more than just the entry way inside your
home or business. The area leading up to your front door, the actual threshold
itself, and the area immediately inside your home or business (the foyer) are
all considered part of your front entrance. This area is critical – this is the
place of your guests’ first impressions and where the vital energy, called Ch’i,
enters your home.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The word “entrance”
means to “en – trance” your guests and welcome them with beauty. By making your
entrance fabulous you also attract and nourish the Ch’i entering your home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> Most of the time, y</o:p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">our entrance can be in one of the three areas of the Bagua’s
entrance quadrant.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Entrances and the Bagua</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Feng Shui Bagua , is represented<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as a grid of nine sectors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bagua comes from the Chinese philosophy,
“The I Ching,” and literally means “eight trigrams,” with the center being for
grounding. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entrances should take on the
qualities of the Bagua area they reside in. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In each of the three areas it is important to remember that
traditionally in Feng Shui the best art in the household is displayed by the
front door. This is to honor everyone who enters your home. When you have
space, consider setting up a welcoming arrangement that may include a table
appointed with a flower arrangement.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">When your foyer is small, hang an attractive mirror on the side walls. </span><u style="font-size: 10pt;">Do
not</u><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> hang a mirror directly facing the front door as it will send the energy
back out.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create a token place of
welcome even when there’s no foyer. Do whatever you can to present your guests,
and yourself, with a warm and welcoming first impression.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldxtpGqHju2OU5hE6ZDOb8T1hAkktOV7SYgOcgpHEIYAr9RYpl9J5dyUaC3X0rTox6gZeoGGJ4byUM-VVieJj6yUMLgf1gQ4LDDh9q7BrtBSO4-4b1VyMbjMLk49D2v23Msxwd8Qh2almSRM-mNJ0n11MGufdlTP0Shq6MMfBEXhnTJlss9RaLoIorQ/s4032/IMG_2958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldxtpGqHju2OU5hE6ZDOb8T1hAkktOV7SYgOcgpHEIYAr9RYpl9J5dyUaC3X0rTox6gZeoGGJ4byUM-VVieJj6yUMLgf1gQ4LDDh9q7BrtBSO4-4b1VyMbjMLk49D2v23Msxwd8Qh2almSRM-mNJ0n11MGufdlTP0Shq6MMfBEXhnTJlss9RaLoIorQ/s320/IMG_2958.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMSZyDFU02xta7_SmRv5cjQPXHqDJd76HQR2mDeviucDlUmUjvrwT2BnDDlmyg6JO_rTBi6_QkHcC_H2OFoodH1LQuPM6JdsCVg3C6TFAtpic2wEz8wef69BgiE3O4rlRrwutjA3tuQgJwLUgSFG-7FC-TXnGYIPSIFPuo9wPmJkM5AlFaE3JCIfmng/s468/BaguaPlain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMSZyDFU02xta7_SmRv5cjQPXHqDJd76HQR2mDeviucDlUmUjvrwT2BnDDlmyg6JO_rTBi6_QkHcC_H2OFoodH1LQuPM6JdsCVg3C6TFAtpic2wEz8wef69BgiE3O4rlRrwutjA3tuQgJwLUgSFG-7FC-TXnGYIPSIFPuo9wPmJkM5AlFaE3JCIfmng/s320/BaguaPlain.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><b>Entering from the Front Middle – Career Area</b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This area is especially important if you desire to energize your
career:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* As always, ensure that this area is
clutter free. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Hang art depicting water, such as
streams, ponds, rivers, or oceans<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* This is a great location for a small
fountain or aquarium<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Display items, such as statues,
accessories, or furniture in black or very dark colors or in asymmetrical
shapes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">*Hang mirrors, and/or display
glass/crystal items, such as a crystal vase or a glass table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A round faceted crystal hanging from the
ceiling helps the energy flow in small more confined spaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0qtI96v49BmX-3ErJSyidU2-sPRZcpUcHcA7LCAqC-XbM1ayyrPAwNUrSVpH2Sukd7w_FOPtx9jugmBuoi-aw0E7sWTV6lIiz_NnCZfN-jIRpb4c3u0KPiICHwiJhUkS4lCtoE3cOxWQRwoVDs_W3IG33_lGI4n2T72ZNMIUIVh6nZaikUv_bAtSIQ/s960/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0qtI96v49BmX-3ErJSyidU2-sPRZcpUcHcA7LCAqC-XbM1ayyrPAwNUrSVpH2Sukd7w_FOPtx9jugmBuoi-aw0E7sWTV6lIiz_NnCZfN-jIRpb4c3u0KPiICHwiJhUkS4lCtoE3cOxWQRwoVDs_W3IG33_lGI4n2T72ZNMIUIVh6nZaikUv_bAtSIQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20081.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><b>Entering from the Front Left – Knowledge and Self Cultivation Area</b></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Keep this area clutter free since
clutter does not act to soothe the mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Items in the colors of blues, greens,
or black <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Items in the shape of columns or
stripes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* Hang art representing mountains,
woods, or anything that depicts a quiet outdoor space or meditation gardens<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">* </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Wooden tables or bookcases<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">* Healthy plants with rounded soft
leaves <br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlZEGwg7BWtOxCFlEP22OpcIE8fjT23llixaNF1Gb2jXm3F6FkzdEqPd0Or-iMtkLZL2904F1zHYy3DvdKyJaDZaFINMQM4jNjcTNjv652k_0rQdv8IlN0M-0A0ukIqhaWYmPYcHPJ_lzcfErXMF186b4AWZcxYbSxQuKmi-vPw54ZnbD15fOYrbPLQ/s700/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlZEGwg7BWtOxCFlEP22OpcIE8fjT23llixaNF1Gb2jXm3F6FkzdEqPd0Or-iMtkLZL2904F1zHYy3DvdKyJaDZaFINMQM4jNjcTNjv652k_0rQdv8IlN0M-0A0ukIqhaWYmPYcHPJ_lzcfErXMF186b4AWZcxYbSxQuKmi-vPw54ZnbD15fOYrbPLQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20065.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><b>Entering from the Front Right – Helpful People and Travel Area</b></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">* Art or figures representing spiritual guides, </span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">mentors</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, or places you have traveled to or would like to visit</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> *Items that have a personal association to your spiritual beliefs </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">* Items in the colors white </span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">and</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">/or grey </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">* Items made of any form of metal </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">* Circular or arch shapes</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV71iGVR8dqD0VBaBAEQH57mFwRG3UTTOLV3x2U8Y5YMdBLQ1_UBBakoX6iUrQLh7SJXgPJJHyf-Tmo0REkuOjjfDXDiJGOfL4hH2IVTzQ5J0R3W-p1ADCQ_Iqo45DYNIbr_m4PWQxEwdTMKzRD3CK_c8igYLZL6p9ZqDzrH7TlGSkC98QnKf0pVRmzQ/s3264/Paris%20022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV71iGVR8dqD0VBaBAEQH57mFwRG3UTTOLV3x2U8Y5YMdBLQ1_UBBakoX6iUrQLh7SJXgPJJHyf-Tmo0REkuOjjfDXDiJGOfL4hH2IVTzQ5J0R3W-p1ADCQ_Iqo45DYNIbr_m4PWQxEwdTMKzRD3CK_c8igYLZL6p9ZqDzrH7TlGSkC98QnKf0pVRmzQ/s320/Paris%20022.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><b>Outside of your Entrance:</b></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This is the first thing your guests see. It is imperative that it
is kept clean and clutter free. Here are some other fun decorating ideas to
create an auspicious first impression in your entrance:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Landscaping</span></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">: Make the
landscaping around your front entrance especially inviting, with only healthy
lush colorful plants. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XZ39YzVXUFhwTIA_LVXq4-wJ5xNsSR5ylYWBHg-U2_x3AOIFB3xMpkMvNaYthAgdjYyk4Sc8MiWFzcj-uYn4FD8S5M1wYTGUNaDFwpY7tQBr7n-DC2K9-YtR3SSOH_AGAF7Y2BHeWF_Tn0BdLtJENb6LSH2osxOawwEFeznNwHehEURJXY8L9Th5Pg/s3264/IMG_5979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XZ39YzVXUFhwTIA_LVXq4-wJ5xNsSR5ylYWBHg-U2_x3AOIFB3xMpkMvNaYthAgdjYyk4Sc8MiWFzcj-uYn4FD8S5M1wYTGUNaDFwpY7tQBr7n-DC2K9-YtR3SSOH_AGAF7Y2BHeWF_Tn0BdLtJENb6LSH2osxOawwEFeznNwHehEURJXY8L9Th5Pg/s320/IMG_5979.JPG" width="320" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pathways</span></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">: If
possible, design a curved, meandering path to your front door. Place seating or
interesting garden art<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by your front door. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ornaments</span></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">: Hang
wind chimes to call in the Ch’i, and especially in the Career area place a
bubbling fountain that flows toward the home, or 360 degrees. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A beautiful wreath and/or doormat also act to
welcome guests. By placing a pot with a beautiful plant on either side of the
door, or two like sculptures you create “greeters” to welcome your guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lighting</span></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">: Good
lighting is very important for safety as well as beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Color Red</span></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">:
In Feng Shui, the color red is often suggested to attract prosperity and joy
into the home. You can paint your door any shade of red, or place red objects
or flowers near the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The choices
are endless!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_GIpaA5oVFZesBnDhn3gWhmAh1DytBMRabG_ugFy0mOgiO_P4xNGJZ5Jcq34nnQoG368qIlgxxGbPZryFZcKS8pGGlmWw8wius1qdJKfBHpYTJcfLyHdiABXm178PAd2IuFdcB3Qg-XpoW_tEy-rH1ea81Fxb-hNjtsVYLke51-6OpcojZv8Y9cgow/s499/IMG_7535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="494" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_GIpaA5oVFZesBnDhn3gWhmAh1DytBMRabG_ugFy0mOgiO_P4xNGJZ5Jcq34nnQoG368qIlgxxGbPZryFZcKS8pGGlmWw8wius1qdJKfBHpYTJcfLyHdiABXm178PAd2IuFdcB3Qg-XpoW_tEy-rH1ea81Fxb-hNjtsVYLke51-6OpcojZv8Y9cgow/s320/IMG_7535.jpg" width="317" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><b>Entrances and Staircases:</b></u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When staircases point directly at the front entrance, they create
rivers of Ch’i flowing out of your home, along with health, vitality, and good
fortune. You can stop this flow by installing an aesthetic barrier between door
and stairs such as a screen, plant, furniture, or art. When there is no room
for this, the easiest fix is to hang a mirror directly facing the stairs or
hanging a round faceted crystal above the bottom step to recirculate and send
the Ch’i back into the home.<u><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NJnVpCAAZEk8JwhhaGjMDV514xp2VTw74JsZ7Iw2NMsHIH2p8mMj8NhRCOFGPpwUyiNV63fUtl_CoP3vKzG1aelLRIkeHwOOLaVR4qqXHNc413UCLVGSfVbRavmP3S1Quq6nLVfpanusKsoMi6H9gDnd8vOhM5C4obroVtzqnE1lQpJl-OhaoYnMBQ/s715/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: 13.3333px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="715" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NJnVpCAAZEk8JwhhaGjMDV514xp2VTw74JsZ7Iw2NMsHIH2p8mMj8NhRCOFGPpwUyiNV63fUtl_CoP3vKzG1aelLRIkeHwOOLaVR4qqXHNc413UCLVGSfVbRavmP3S1Quq6nLVfpanusKsoMi6H9gDnd8vOhM5C4obroVtzqnE1lQpJl-OhaoYnMBQ/s320/Feng%20Shui%20Homes%20074.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Enjoy the many blessings of Spring and welcome the Ch'i into your home!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026635834750287041.post-32423092780629761632022-02-17T15:36:00.000-08:002022-02-17T15:36:05.496-08:00Inner Feng Shui - Decluttering Your Mind<p><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui, which has been practiced for over 3,000 years in China, is
the enhancement of health, prosperity, and happiness through your environment. The
belief is that that your vitality, resources, and loving connections flourish
and grow best in harmonious, uncluttered environments.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">An organized home can have a calming effect on you, your family, and
guests. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">This is also true about your mind. Inner Feng Shui is about decluttering
your mind through meditation, breathing, self-reflection and expressions of
gratitude, which allow the calmer you to be more open to positive life opportunities.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6aiIMs-w9IALdhWV0RRouTcY120fQgzJ9Dc1rDfQ7bWRV5u-U-assyRiVtoH8EjxlzgK2bqewlGIZQreGCeXRPDmA0gng6aKcwi1KNolcD_7LAxviRLAiC1k-VWKAqQTNBTc0_B4Xw1pkGOHwma2XBvZa0EbT-OqzNp8rpYITM6beQQGYjT4kybtr8w=s828" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="828" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6aiIMs-w9IALdhWV0RRouTcY120fQgzJ9Dc1rDfQ7bWRV5u-U-assyRiVtoH8EjxlzgK2bqewlGIZQreGCeXRPDmA0gng6aKcwi1KNolcD_7LAxviRLAiC1k-VWKAqQTNBTc0_B4Xw1pkGOHwma2XBvZa0EbT-OqzNp8rpYITM6beQQGYjT4kybtr8w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">Lately I have been reading the teachings of the Zen Buddhist monk,
Thich Nhat Hanh. In his book “The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh” he stresses that
staying in the moment, through mindfulness, will help you create that calming
state you need to declutter your mind. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He states that, “Life is too precious for us to
lose ourselves in our ideas, concepts, anger and despair. We must begin to live
fully and truly, every moment of our daily lives. Joy and happiness are born of
concentration and staying in the here and now.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7U21bCJiyfQKRg5xK0ZqMy4EY8JtwJY-Fdr8XlawCgb6RyWJo7IBAu4OunjStQ1lee_ueJwmBR2ZN2-vgeaepAZFIOty2rWfRDKdM2j8ZRCRh7A_cq-l7Gb1Egewn8bESD0JQLTKObhkPSu_fT-FUdrU6Ni_axbojUqWHKkaWlmYCK0xCpY1FX70gvA=s904" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7U21bCJiyfQKRg5xK0ZqMy4EY8JtwJY-Fdr8XlawCgb6RyWJo7IBAu4OunjStQ1lee_ueJwmBR2ZN2-vgeaepAZFIOty2rWfRDKdM2j8ZRCRh7A_cq-l7Gb1Egewn8bESD0JQLTKObhkPSu_fT-FUdrU6Ni_axbojUqWHKkaWlmYCK0xCpY1FX70gvA=s320" width="293" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">He suggests beginning with breathing and meditation. “One deep in
breath, one gentle out breath, and the body and mind come together. You are
truly there, alive, fully present.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">One easy meditation is to sit quietly and state the following three
times. </p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>“I know I am breathing in.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I know that I am breathing out.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My breath grows deep.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My breath goes slowly.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I feel calm.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I feel at ease.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I dwell in the present moment. I know it’s a wonderful
moment. I smile.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I release.”</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="text-align: left;">I have recorded
this piece and listen to it daily, finishing with one thing I am grateful for.
It helps me declutter my mind and look forward to a peaceful, joyous day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Blessings<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073506229971167239noreply@blogger.com0