(Originally published in October/November 2022 issue of The Journal of Biophilic Design) What is a column on spirituality doing in a journal on biophilic design? Pull up a chair. Most of what we hear on this topic of biophilic design is about the measurable impacts on physical and mental wellbeing. We learn about how nature […]
Feng Shui
Feng Shui and Biophilic Design
What is biophilic design and feng shui? Feng shui is an intuitive art developed thousands of years ago from the observation of nature, common sense and gut instincts. It was designed primarily to locate the best land for building, and we believe it was first used to site ancestral burial grounds. Feng shui is a […]
The Yin & Yang of the Trump Era
Looking at these times from an Eastern philosophy perspective I talk with so many people disheartened by the current events. I am too. But I do believe we put ourselves here, now, to help make a great shift in consciousness. But we must go through the fear and seeming hopelessness first. As a practitioner and […]
What is Feng Shui? Some Feng Shui Basics
Whether you are new to Feng Shui or have some experience, you have felt its power. Feng Shui addresses how we feel in our environment. It’s an ancient technique that is based on the wisdom of nature and balance. Your home is filled with energy – be it positive or negative – and the energy […]
Peace Out, Negative Energy. How You Can Organize Your Home For Well-Being.
Originally appeared in mindbodygreen. Image by Brian D’Cruz Hypno Plus During my workday, I sit inside at a computer to write, research, and connect with people. But I always need those daily breaks to walk outside, breathe the fresh air, feel the sunlight on my skin, and appreciate life. Sound like you, too? This attraction […]
Achieving Happiness the Dane’s Way With “Hygge”
Today I made a wonderful Tuscan bean soup with warm bread for dinner tonight. It’s cold and rainy outside, dampening me to the bones. As I work on my laptop, I have on one of my favorite cozy sweaters that keep me warm even on the coldest days. And I am content. As we start […]