Now Is The Time

The phone rang and it was Margaret asking what Feng Shui remedies she could perform that would give her a more joyful holiday season.  “Tell me about your holidays” I said. After she answered  I asked  “What would you like your holidays to be?”  Maybe you are like Margaret, looking for more from the holidays.  Now is the time. Yes, now is the time for each of us to look beyond ourselves.

This video may be the answer you are looking for too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f1R36ekCv8

Taking action in your community is a Feng Shui remedy. You will be elevating the personal chi of all those you touch and they will elevate yours as well. Faith Hill is  the spokeswoman for the website, Create The Good. The website  lets you connect to new community involvement, charity and volunteer activities in your area. You can enter your zip code and be shown all the upcoming and ongoing ideas that are available. There is a section for posting your ideas and asking  people to join in  and be involved in the different community and volunteer activities.

May you have a happy, joyful, and blessings this holiday season

Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom With SoulCollage

Your soul reveals messages to you through images. What does it want you to know?

• Free Your Inner Artist
• Awaken Your Creativity
• Access Your Inner Wisdom for Answers to Life’s Questions

You will be introduced to the elements of SoulCollage. Guided through the process of intuitively choosing images, making your own small collage, and participating in a powerfil exercise using your collage.

Learn the basics of creating a personal deck of 5″x8″ collaged cards that reflect your personal symbols and your internal wisdom. Each card is a small work of art, with imagery uniquely meaningful to you.

 

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Networking Lounge

1934 Contra Costa Blvd.

Above Blue Salon & Spa

Pleasant Hill

Fee $35

 

All materials & supplies provided

Registration: Contact Nancy Dadami

 Two spaces still available

No prior collage or art experience necessary

SoulCollage an intuitive collage process developed by Seena Frost www.soulcollage.com 

 

Taking A Stand

As I put my left foot into the canoe I could feel the canoe rock and slide away from the dock. My right foot was solidly planted on the dock, my left foot in the canoe, and my hands firmly grabbing the gunnels of the canoe. I was between two worlds with one foot in each. I was about to leave the security, steadiness, and safety of land for the constant movement and change of water. The only sure thing I new was that I had to commit to either the dock or the canoe because I could not survive long with a foot in each world, the canoe was moving away from the dock and in a few seconds I would be in the water if I lingered without making a decision.  Of course I could always “try” to hold the canoe in place by squeezing me legs together and then I realized that would take all of my energy and concentration, which would leave no power for any other thoughts or action. The best decision was to step into the canoe with both feet, commit to the ride, and that is what I did, freeing myself for a new adventure.

Reflecting on this canoe  experience I asked myself a few questions. How do I make decisions? Do I easily step into the choice or do I stand in hesitation with one foot in each world? What do I need to know or do to feel comfortable making a decision? What is the cost to me of lingering or hesitating to make a decision? Where in my personal and professional life do I hesitate to take a stand?

One thing I know for sure the canoe ride was exhilerating, uplifting, and just the adventure I needed.

What Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?

The other day I went into an office and there “it” was. The furniture in the reception area looked comfortable, thepaintings on the wall were attractive, and the color of the room was relaxing. Looking past that I saw  “it”, piles of magazines covering all of the end tables. There were magazines on the floor next to the sofa  and in a chair, probably left by a former client.  What did the condition of the reception area say about the professionals and their business?  As a feng shui consultant I knew the professionals occupying the space did not have enough clients or money and they were having  communication problems.

Let’s take a look at this situation from a feng shui perspective. Our beliefs about ourselves, our business, and our success are reflected in the spaces we create. Those same beliefs determine how we arrange the furniture in our space, what pictures and art we choose  and how we display it, the colors we surround ourselves with, and the placement of all objects in our space, including the number of magazines.  We determine how we arrange our spaces and our spaces effect our peace of mind, the image we give to others, and our performance . The reverse is also true. When we organize our space using feng shui priciples to empower success and harmony then our beliefs adjust so we can perform from a place of ease and well being.  Your beliefs effect your spaces and your spaces effect your beliefs. It is like the saying what came first, the chicken or the egg? You can’t have one without the other.

Bearer Of Good News

There is Ox energy swirling around this year. What does that mean? According to Chinese Astrology we are in an Earth Ox year and the energy of Earth and Ox combined influence our daily activities.  Earlier this year I gave information about Earth and Ox. Time to check-in and see how your life is moving. Do you have harmony, balance, or disaster and stress?

The Ox is the  ”bearer of good news”. What good news have you had so far this year? Did you receive a promotion, a new job, better living space, improved relationships, better health, or increased business?

Ox energy also clears obstacles. Had any obstacles removed this year? Cleared clutter in your spaces or in your mind?Legal matters gone smoothly? Communication improved with family or colleagues? New projects easy to begin?

The Ox is also hardworking, focused and conservative. Focused is the word that jumps out at me. I have been asking myself  ” What do I want?’ and focusing on the answer. I find that when I focus the obstacles are easily removed and I am able to move forward.

An Earth Ox year is a year for rebuilding, reconstruction,  rejuvenation, and nurturing ourselves. I have been receiving regular bodywork as one form of nurturing myself. I am also eating more healthy foods, exercising more, and laughing more often. I seek out fun and ways that I can play. rebuilding, reconstruction and rejuvenation happen naturally when I nurture myself.

The quality that ties this all together is discipline. Self-discipline will be richly rewarded in an Earth Ox year. That means it is a great time to take action. The obstacles are easily removed. Hardwork and focus set the course for our desires. Nurturing self unlocks the rejevenation and discipline moves us forward. What a great year!

Earth’s Bounty ~ SoulCollage

The Earth is shining through in all her splendor.

Sunflowers, bees, and sailing ships.

Yellow everywhere…the color of the earth element.

Yellow the color of summer time

Yellow the color of the third chakra…the chakra of

personal power.

I sit in the midst of the activities of life with ease

and grace.

I shime my light and beauty for the world to see.

I bloom where I am planted.

I sail easily along life’s path.

I bring life to new ideas.

In meditation I connect with Mother Earth and give

thanks for all her bounty.

Love It Or Leave It

Our health, wealth, and happiness depend on it. Everyday we make choices that affect it.  Luke Skywalker referred to it as “The Force”.  This “Force” or chi as it is referred to in Feng Shui is the energy in everything, everywhere.

Remember learning about atoms and molecules in science class. We learned that atoms and molecules are always in motion, even when an object seems to be solid, like a table. The energy or “chi” is constantly moving. It is the same energy that is in our bodies, in our furniture, in our thoughts, and in our homes. The energy surrounding us is continuously swirling and interacting with us. The energy either uplifts us, creating great health, wealth, and happiness or it drains us and takes with it our health, wealth, and happiness.

There are two types of energy. Positive, uplifting energy which supports and nurtures us and makes us feel good or negative and draining energy which makes us feel depleted, blocking our opportunities and draining our health, wealth, and happiness.

It is easy to determine which type of energy is moving about. Ask yourself this question “How does this person, place, or thing make me feel?” Positive feelings create energy that is uplifting and make you feel good. Negative feelings create energy that is draining and make you feel bad.

 

To show what I mean let’s check out the energy of some different places. Picture yourself in the grocery store, how do you feel there? Picture yourself at the beach, how do you  feel there? See yourself at the airport, how does that feel? Picture yourself at home in your bedroom, what does that feel like. Each place you just recalled had a different energy, could you feel it?

 

When you think of healthy house plants, beautiful art, an organized space, friendly people, happy pets, and items that you love surrounding you how do you feel? All of those items can be used to adjust and uplift the energy of a room because they have positive chi/energy. On the other hand when you think of clutter, broken items, sick or dying plants, angry or complaining people, and items that cause you distress surrounding you, how do you feel? Those items are draining your energy and creating blocks to your health, wealth, and happiness.

 

Imagine standing in the doorway to your bedroom. Look around, what do you see? Ask yourself these questions as you look at each item:

• How does it make me feel?
• Do I love it?
• Does it uplift me?
• Is it broken and am I willing to fix it now.
• Will I keep it or get rid of it?

Surround yourself only with items that you love, that make you feel good when you look at them. Do not keep something you do not love just because someone gave it to you and you don’t want to hurt their feelings. Your health, wealth, and happiness are at stake here.

It is simple,  Love it or Leave it.

Your health, wealth, and happiness depend on it.  

 

 

 

 

Auspicious Dates For August 2009

 

Auspicious dates are considered dates when the energy of the universe supports your activities. Great for starting new projects and/or business ventures, signing contracts, good for weddings, new construction, and great for performing Feng Shui consultations and adjustments.

 

Auspicious dates for August 2009 are:

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, and 29

  

Po dates are considered unsuitable for any activities. I know you cannot hide under the covers all day so the best advise is to be careful and use caution when going about your daily activities. Definately avoid the activities listed for auspicious dates if at all possible.

 

Po Dates for August are:

13 and 25

 

All information regarding dates was taken from H.H. Grandmaster Professor Lin’s 2009 Year of the Ox book and Dr. Edgar Sung’s Year of the Ox 2009 Classic Chinese Almanac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many Things To Love

I know the Universe is always bringing me the messages that I need to hear.  Here is one I stumbled upon that gave me the aha feeling. Of course I said to myself…..it makes so much sense.

“You are so young, so before all beginning, and I beg of you, as much as I can, to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.”

                                                                                  ~Rilke

The Sound Of Nature

Nature has a way of rejuvenating me and uplifting my chi. The vibes that are present in nature easily transport me to a peaceful place. Sometimes just remembering the sound of birds chirping or waves crashing on the shore gives me the feeling of inner peace. Taking time to breathe and remember a “nature moment” is a powerful way to nurture myself. 

You can feel the power of  ”nature moment” right now by following the link below. What an amazing experience.

http://www.videosift.com/video/Africa-Acapella-cover