Get Outta Here! Nature is Calling
Research indicates that 20 million people in the U.S. are suffering from some form of depression.
While this is a staggering statistic to digest, it does not sound so far-fetched when you consider the over stimulating world in which we live.
Factor in that most folks spend their working days in front of computer screens under fluorescent lighting with recirculating air, and it is no wonder that lethargy and despondency are so common.
It’s time to follow nature’s lead and get yourself outside and play.
In feng shui, each season is associated with an element. Spring brings in wood energy, which represents new beginnings. Summer corresponds with the fire element. From fire comes action.
Natural light and fresh air can make such a difference in your life. It can help you increase your level of energy and decrease your level of stress. Continue Reading…
Dolphin Inspired Feng Shui
Kailua-Kona is a magical land located on the West Coast of The Big Island of Hawaii.
It was my privilege to spend a glorious vacation swimming with wild spinner dolphins and experiencing the stunning corals, fish, turtles, and humpback whales who call this gorgeous island their home.
The instantaneous bonding of love and oneness that I felt deep in my soul as I integrated with pods (groups) of dolphins in the healing waters of Kona is something words cannot describe.
These very playful and social creatures are pure love, joy, and wisdom.
Their cohesive behavior is a clear parallel to one of the most important aspects of feng shui – the Tao connection. Continue Reading…
Pre-Spring Clutter Cleaning
I never thought I would be so excited to see a brown lawn. 
On the East Coast the snow is finally melted and there is but a hint of spring in the air.
With morning birds chirping and daffodils sprouting tiny buds, I am so ready to trade in my fleece gloves for gardening gloves!
Give me just that little extra bit of daylight and I can already feel my energy increasing as we move from the stillness of winter to the growth energy of early spring. All these subtle changes are gentle reminders of how much nature affects our behavior.
Feng shui, literally translated as wind and water, is about how we respond to our environments. Imagine energy (or chi) flowing like wind and water in your home. Through this mental exercise, try to identify places where chi might get stuck. Continue Reading…
Remove It and Move On – Feng Shui and Spring Cleaning
Nature is beautiful in its imperfections and seems to express itself most fervently with the arrival of Spring.
Life wakes up from the deep sleep of winter and everything comes alive. People just can’t wait to shed layers of clothing and feel the warmth of the sun on their skin. Nature responds the same way. The crocus and daffodil plants push their way thru the earth as they sprout new stalks and reach for the sun. Shrubs and trees start to form buds and are turning green.
The Chinese system of living in harmony with the natural elements and forces of earth is referred to as feng shui. This ancient philosophy demonstrates that the world is defined by the following five elements of nature: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
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