My first job in Manhattan was a thrill! I was working at a small publisher on Long Island for three years and was desperate to get into the Big City and experience the Big Time. When I joined the agency they were apologetic that the only office space for me was a non-window office. I […]
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Trees Are Family
In the last two days I heard two disturbing stories from family members. Both concerned trees in their developments. One said that their condo association management removed all of the trees directly in front of the building because the roots were buckling the walkway and repair costs became “too much.” My brother-in-law, a very rational, […]
Making Peace with the Time Change
Got this question today while teaching my feng shui certification class. “Can feng shui help when we suffer from changing the clock back from daylight savings time?” Good one! I never tackled this before, so I thought it was a good time to come up with some suggestions. It’s been over a week already since […]
Wood: Your Personal Connection with the Pioneer
Does this room appeal to you? If so, your True Nature is probably represented by the Wood Element, one of the Five Elements in Chinese philosophy. I love this room and see how my Wood Element connects to it: wood paneling, flooring and wood furnishings make the room feel cozy and connected to nature; the […]
Eight Feng Shui Tips to Improve the Energy at Your Front Door.
Originally appeared in elephantjournal.com Pulling up to my house after grocery shopping, I park the car and grab the grocery bags from the trunk. I struggle to my door and open it. I’m home. But I entered through the side door. So, what’s the problem? According to feng shui, I am limiting my potential. Let […]
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SPEAKING & EVENTS Speaker & author of Creating Luminous Spaces: Use the Five Elements for Balance and Harmony in Your Home and in Your Life, Maureen is a sought-after speaker that inspires harmony and joy in our lives. Maureen has spoken to a variety of audiences, including architects and designers, healthcare professionals, professors, corporate executives, […]