10 Tips to Manage Stress with the Power of Nature The days go so fast. Doesn’t seem real, yet it is. No wonder we often feel that we have no time to do the things we need to do. Or want to do! This speeding up of time is a significant stressor in our daily lives. […]
Five Elements
I’m the Pioneer: How the Five Elements Describe Us
Learn about the Five Element personality traits in this post. As I was sitting in my first feng shui certification class I was gob smacked! We weren’t talking about chi and balancing yin and yang…we talked about ourselves! And then it hit me. Feng shui isn’t just about the harmony of our physical spaces, it […]
10 Feng Shui-Inspired Items for Your Office to Connect You to Nature
Our offices, be it inside the home or outside, are where we live much of our lives. Research shows what we know intuitively: that nature in our spaces helps lift mood, enhance creativity, and gives us a sense of well-being. Here are some simple ways you can incorporate nature into your office space. Five Natural […]
Once a Wood, Always a Wood…
Love this photo! It’s symbolism is fierce competition…the epitome of the Wood Element. It somewhat depicts me although I am no runner (my son inherited this gene from my husband!). But rather than compete with others, I’m trying to outdo myself in some way – new ideas, more expansive projects, expanding my reach. Always […]
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, […]
4 Easy Steps to Apply Feng Shui to Your Home Exterior
Below is a segment of an article that I contributed to at redfin.com. For the full article, click here. Tip #2: Design Your Front Porch and Door Often, the key to good feng shui lies in the front door. Your home gets its energy nourishment through its front door, so you want it to be […]