In Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements are the building blocks of everything in the Universe. The elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Also known as the Five Transformations of Energy, each of the elements represent a different phase of energy and the Five Element Cycles show how these phases transform from one to the other. […]
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8 Ways to Incorporate Nature into Your Home
Many studies have shown that incorporating nature into our indoor spaces improves our focus and feeling of well-being. And we since we spend 90% of our days, on average, indoors, you might want to consider some of these simple ways to “bring nature in!” 1. Light – Take advantage of locations in your home that […]
How to Create a Terrarium
On a recent visit as a presenter at The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, PA, I attended a workshop on how to make a terrarium. I was very interested to participate, as I had recently created my own moss gardens and shared those with you. In addition, terrariums, like moss gardens, are very simple to make, […]
Gung Hay Fat Choy! (Happy New Year)
Today, February 19, 2015, is the Chinese Lunar New Year, the start of a fifteen-day festival in China, and many other Asian countries, as well as the Chinatown’s across the world. It is the Year of the Ram, or Sheep, or Goat – which are interchangeable in the Chinese Zodiac. According to the 5 Chinese […]
How to Create a Feng Shui Moss Garden
For all of you who are “plant-killers” (and, egads, there are quite a few of you!) I stumbled upon this wonderful idea to help bring life and greenery into your space: indoor moss gardens. What I love about these gardens is that they are easy to make, easy to care for and downright cheap! In […]
Re-Nature Feng Shui Philosophy
In 2015, I launched my feng shui certification program for online training. Since then, I have gathered a group of amazing spiritually-minded women and our group continues to grow! In 2018, I published a book, Creating Luminous Spaces: Use the Five Elements for Balance and Harmony in Your Home and in Your Life (Conari Press) […]