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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A GREAT COLOR has the potential to make our day. It can bring positive attitude, confidence and joy when used properly in your home! Colour relates to our psyche and changes from season to season; it can affect our mental health. Ever wonder why you liked something one week, and hated it the next? Well, the energy keeps changing in our lives. I worked many years as a paint consultant. During a home visit, I would evaluate the customer’s…
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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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What makes you different than everyone else? Is it a ‘feel’? Or, a purpose? How does one figure out their style? We can certainly view the latest ‘trends’ in the magazines or on line, but what if something feels off? There are so many conflicting ideas out there. Do you really NEED to stand out? Have a look at Wearing Feng Shui; dressing with your personal element! Feng Shui, the art of balance in your home, used for interiors…
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When we are unbalanced, there are so many factors to sort out; and it is difficult to figure out what to eat! Many of the decisions will be based on what is available. Chinese medicine has revealed the research; it is like peeling an onion, opening new lines of insight, and then, slicing it again! Having said that, there are so many variables in a diagnosis as to what to eat. Let’s try and sort out a few things today.…
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Change; it is inevitable. Coming out of hibernation each year is a BIG DEAL! All of a sudden, one day you’ll be tired of wearing the same clothes all winter and look forward to a change. With daylight savings time, there is energy for a walk after dinner. These are all signs of the change coming ahead! Many of us have been sick or ‘under the weather’ this past month; could it be the SAD syndrome (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? That…
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Q: Kathryn, I’ve noticed that whenever I ask a feng shui question, the answer begins with ‘that depends’. What is it with the vagueness of this venue that I can’t get a straight answer about how to set up my room and get ahead in life? ~Marie A: Good question, Marie. And yes, the answer depends on so many factors. Feng shui is more than moving furniture around and collecting gold coins. Not only do you need to have your…
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Mindfulness has been the new buzzword used to describe being quiet and ‘being in the moment’. It is easier to talk about, than it is to do it! Mindfulness is a practise that allows you to actually forget about the ‘stuff’ going on around you, and focus on the task-at-hand. Mindfulness takes discipline. In feng shui, the practise of mindfulness is most important as this allows a way to cut through the distractions and find out what is really going…
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