Q: What is this I hear about you moving? Are you still going to have your newsletter? (FYI: this was an actual question this month, word for word.) A: Yes, this is true! My family of two adults, two dogs and a cat are moving! In addition, absolutely I will still offer my newsletter! Each month I ponder ‘what is going on in the world’, and then, I try to sort it out so that all of you can…
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Real Life: Case Alexis* THE CALL Alexis called me because she felt overwhelmed with her life. She wasn’t sleeping well, so she moved into the spare bedroom. She was dealing with an audit at work and felt chronically unorganized and non-productive. After a visit with Alexis, we arranged things to help her sleep, and then, we uncovered a few other hidden issues in her home. When Alexis called me for a chat, and told me her story, she…
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We learn as children in school, or organizations like girl guides and scouts, that doing ‘good deeds’ is a good thing; but these lessons go much further in life. When we do something ‘nice’ for someone, it doesn’t have to be a big deal. The little things such as opening a door for someone, reaching for something off the top shelve, offering encouragement, carry a package or even a smile can brighten someone’s day! One of ‘The Five Lucks’ in…
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Once upon a time there was a Shepherd... A Shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Bronti suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Bay sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the shepherd, “If i tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?” The shepherd looked at the…
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We all have one. It could be an old trunk, a drawer or even a shoe-box where we keep our treasures hidden from site. In fact many of our ‘treasures’, known as photos, jewels, heirloom knick-knacks, insurance papers and deeds, are package up and rarely seen. There are often news stories about people running from a burning house clutching these rare-to-be seen items in their hands. More recently, a woman ran out of her burning house safely with her…
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The Family: An ‘Area of Life’ I don’t usually write about. This auspicious area has the strength to improve relationships with those close to you; affecting family, friends, relatives and coworkers (different kind of family) This is an area-of-life full of intense proportion; we should pay attention to this space! There is SO MUCH MORE to this family area! The Family Area also encompasses our heritage line and all the baggage it entails: familial or tribal behaviours, ancestral beliefs…
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T’is the season; but it is never the ‘Norman Rockwell’ scene in real life. Our society and expectations of the holidays can easily become a disappointment, time-and-time again. I remember one of ‘those years’ as a single mom, working retail around the clock. I tried to nix the family dinner for my own sanity, and then, I had a big problem with everyone anyways! Why is there so MUCH pressure from society to have the ‘best holiday EVER’?…
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In the next few months, you may find the blues setting in; waiting for spring to arrive. Hibernation can be a option for you. How could you bring some spice into your world? ~I looked up synonyms for the word ‘spice’; the top three words I liked best were interest, pizazz and enhance! Very cool, indeed! In feng shui we talk a lot about ‘enhancing your space’. ‘Enhancements’ can be as small as a bead on a blouse, or as…
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I met an interesting entrepreneur a few months ago at a business luncheon. She is a personal life-coach, an author and I enjoyed the way she was able to articulate her particular spin on life. We were having a lively conversation. She impressed upon me the need to ‘be quiet’ and ‘to listen’ to clients. Then, she described herself as ‘shy’. Shy can be a negative word in business; defining someone who is anxious, awkward, fearful, inhibited or timid.…
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Let’s face it; the weather has changed! Where to turn and what to do, to strengthen our bodies against germs and virus’ for the season? In feng shui, the Health Area is located in the center of your entire house, and each room. Now that you are aware of this auspicious area, it makes sense to try and take care of this space. A person’s health is the central force for life. In some homes, access to this Health Area…
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