Survival During Construction I’ve always counselled my clients to find a ‘Safe Spot’ for themselves when tackling a renovation in their home. Think of it as a ‘nest’, just for you; a space that is not part of the reno where you can breathe, think and rest. Well, the latest home reno for us was the roof! So, where does one go to ‘hide’ and seek solitude while this is going on? There is pounding on the roof in every…
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The Dark Side Some people have an impression of dark or black as being mysterious, eerie or scary. Not so, according to Feng Shui. The darkness actually represents yin energy: a slower pace. It can help calm the mind, and allow you to rest when needed. Dark coloured things can be ‘grounding’ and can suggest calmness in order for you to pay attention and make sound decisions. Wearing dark coloured clothing can reinforce a sober mood when dealing with finances,…
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Lucky Bamboo The Bamboo is often referred to as ‘lucky’ in Chinese Cultures. It is fast growing, hearty and has a mulitple of uses. When gathered in groups, the number of stalks can have different meanings and bring strength to different situations. One of my favorites is the ‘group of three’, also discussed in the latest newsletter. Three is for the trinity, the family and cooperation. The arrangement here has three bamboo stalks. If you are familiar with the…
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Can feng shui help with depression? Yes, it can! Depression is often triggered when people are focusing on the past. Many are dealing with the ‘empty nest syndrome’. Or, it could be regrets of I could’ve, should’ve, would’ve …. Whatever it is: something is out of sorts in the present. To initiate change in your life, you need to change something. Change can be as simple as bringing flowers or colours into the home, reaching for a favourite scarf or…
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