Crack a Smile and Make Your Day!
Some days, like today as I write this, it is really difficult to crawl out of bed. The snowdrops are poking their heads up but the sunny mornings are still so far away. In these dark and gloomy months we need to take care of ourselves. Being in charge is important in feng shui; so make something happen.
I like to share a few things that could make you smile today.
Have…
Dreaming Your Life Away?
Do you see a face in these clouds? This is the statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion. She seems to have an omnipotent presence in the sky beside her. Is this a message for her or to us? What does this say to you?
Take a look overhead today and see what the clouds are doing. Stretch your imagination. Serious daydreamers are extremely creative! They replay scenarios, conjure up delightful solutions to problems…
The Little Buddha
This 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…
Stop the Madness …the short version
It was only a few years ago that we were dealing with our own renovation. Is was a complicated ordeal dealing with dry rot and removal of our east wall; then to rebuild the kitchen, two bathrooms and the upper deck.
I still have nightmares about ‘Living Under a Blue Tarp’ , ‘Where is the Microwave Today?’ and then ‘Sanity Still Prevails!’
When the year of continuous disruptions had past, the frame- of- mind…
Is it time to deal with the workday blues? Are you procrastinating with the projects and the task list, again? Did the summer months just slip away?
Feng Shui can be applied to re-energize your space.
The base logic of all Feng Shui ‘cures’ states you need to change something, in order to make a change. It is the energy moving that makes the change… things you can see, and things you can’t.
An example of dead energy would…
The Milking Stool
It always surprises me, when a well-grounded couple gets thrown off balance. The issue is often so trivial, you wonder what the heck was that all about. In my case, just last week, the issue was a milking stool!
My husband is an earth-personality. He likes to collect memorabilia, antiques and unique items. He holds them all very dear to his heart. In the case of the milking stool, it was originally his great-grandmother’s, from the…
Q: I’ve just given my daughter two chairs from our living room. This room has always felt crowded and now it still doesn’t work. Where do I start? Is there a formula for arranging a living room?
A: The starting point is; what is the room used for? Depending on the answer, that is how to determine how much furniture you actually need. Then, decide if there is a focal point; a TV, fireplace or a nice view.
A simple…
My husband and I recently attended a Laughing Yoga Workshop.
The question: “What is Laughing Yoga?” was still in our minds as we walked into the room.
It turns out that ‘laughing’, itself, can be classified as ‘cardio exercise’; as you use your diaphragm and lungs to the fullest when applying a good full-belly laugh. Good to know!
Sitting in a circle of about 16 strangers, it would appear that no one was going to talk, let alone laugh…
Water has it’s own Healing Qualities
Water is a formless substance that contains endless possibilities. It is the residence of emotions, intuition and inspiration, and, it can be a symbol for birth, death and creativity. Wow!
Yin and yang extremes are easy to explain when referring to water.
Water in an aggressive form (yang), can cause a lot of damage. It can wash out dams and piers, swamp boats, erode the coastline, and has taken many to their deaths.…
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,…
Kathryn is a focused feng shui expert. She understands what a space needs not only based on her expertise in Feng Shui, but also from a very intuitive perspective. She has generously facilitated the process of enhancing my home and my husband’s office by walking through each room thoughtfully and addressing all aspects of each room.
She teaches as she goes along in a way that helps me understand the importance of each suggestion she makes. She follows up with comprehensive reports, suggestions, … Read more