Bad feng shui: Is there such a thing? Simply put: if anything is out-of-square, out-of-line, or in-the-way, it is bad feng shui. I hate using the word ‘bad’; but often, that is what it is, bad feng shui. If a space feels good to you, then don’t worry. If it doesn’t feel good: look around and see if there is something you can change. I’m happy when people are empowered to make a change! I think it is great when…
Read MoreWhy do people get so upset when the crows come around? People often declare, ‘Darn crows; they make too much noise!’ Crow do have a remarkable voice range and can caw in many different tones. We don’t really know what they are cawing about, but we are all curious about mystical references to these birds. It is intriguing that crows and ravens are often mentioned in folklore and mythology for their power and compassion. Here are a few mentions: (notes…
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Focus on Your Foundation by Kathryn Wilking (Previously released in the January 2015 edition of The Art of Balance.) So, since 2015 will be about grounding and getting back to basics, what is your key focus or purpose this year? If you had to choose one thing to really focus on, what would that be? How do we make goals each year, make predictions for growth and learn to recognize successes? Start with what is important to YOU: Children: their…
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Time is moving fast! We are moving into another season and you didn’t accomplish what you set out to do last year! Could the wind be out of your sails! Is it time to regroup and turn around? I personally know how hard it is to fine-tune goals at the beginning of the year. We’ve had a rest over the New Year, met new people and had exciting conversations! Then, the adrenaline starts to flow: YES! I CAN DO THIS!…
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Ask Kathryn: ‘Lucky Bamboo’ outgrows its container. Q: What happens to ‘lucky bamboo’ when it outgrows the container? Do I throw it out? What happens if you throw out ‘lucky bamboo’? Is that bad luck? A: If you have a very dead or dying plant it can’t be enhancing an area for you anymore, right? Like any feng shui ‘cure’ or ‘enhancement’ placed in an area, sometimes they just run-their-course. It is okay to say goodbye to your dead…
Read MoreAsk Kathryn: A boy who won’t sleep in his bedroom. Q: Kathryn, my 6 yr old son just refuses to sleep in his own room. Last fall, we repainted his room and bought new, fun sheets. I read an article about not decorating with super heroes and heavy energy. We hung a beautiful mirror in his room. He still won’t sleep in his room, and he hates the mirror. Can feng shui help here? A: Absolutely! First of all, you…
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Tam’s Makeover by Kathryn Wilking Just after the Vietnam War, a young 19 yr old girl decides to set up a pub near China Beach to provide for herself and infant child. Tam was pleased to be chosen to cook for the American’s during the war. She learned to speak English, learned to cook American style hamburgers and rode with the soldiers in the massive convoys that curved through the mountains. An amazing story! When opportunity arose, she would…
Read MoreAsk Kathryn: About Home Break-ins. Q: Our house was broken into over Xmas. The culprits came in through the dinette window in the kitchen and took our laptops and tablets. The thieves were not smart enough to take the chargers for these devices, so, is this unfinished business? The window has been fixed, but now no one wants to sit in the kitchen. Can feng shui help with this weirdness? A: Yes! One thing about house or office break-ins: regardless…
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Busted in Malaysia! Yep, I tripped my very first day in Malaysia! I caught my sandal in the crack between the stairs and the wheelchair/suitcase ramp. So, thankfully, Malaysia has a state-of-the-art International Hospital and I was given a complete tour of ER, X-ray, orthopedic and then physical therapy to pick out a pair of crutches. I cracked a small bone in my right foot and badly sprained my ankle. Busted! After only a day’s rest I was anxious to…
Read MoreThe Feng Shui Blue Mansion I found a tour of an interesting property in Georgetown Malaysia, while on holiday. This amazing mansion built in the 1860’s for the Cheong Fatt Tze Legacy, had been sold in a dilapidated state in 1990, when the youngest son passed away. Winner of the ‘Most Excellent Project’ Award at the UNESCO Heritage Awards in 2000, the mansion has been returned to its perfect feng shui state in its original form. Every room is perfectly…
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