Most people place emphasis on cultivating Wealth, Health and Relationships when working with the feng shui bagua; This article explores an often overlooked section of the bagua, ‘Helpful People’.
Often referred to as HP & T (Helpful People and Travel), this area is situated in the immediate right corner as you walk in the main door. It is associated with your relationships and transactions in the outside world. Neglecting to prepare this area for smooth interactions can lead to miscommunication,…
The Littlest Buddha
The little guy is barely 3” high (7cm), solid jade and full of life! He was acquired on impulse.
I am a Christian, and yet I’ve explored many of the Buddhist philosophies within the study of feng shui. I had no intention of bringing a Buddha into my house, converting to Buddhism or starting a shrine. So, I’m a little reluctant to admit how much I am enjoying his company.
I was in a busy Jade Factory…
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…
Why 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…
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…
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!…
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…
Ask 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…
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…
Ask 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…
First of all I love, loved all the ladies in the Group Sessions. I always looked forward to Thursdays to see everyone.
I was having to clear out a room filled with papers and materials, to sort, and then put them all away.
The idea of vacuuming, dusting and keeping things clean was HUGE.
Huge awareness of actually being able to sort, and then find everything again. This is a huge concern for all parts of my house; now I know.
My sewing room is functional now and i only moved one thin… Read more
