A large white swan arose from the harbor waters and flapped noisily into the marsh. And I knew that I had a connection with the guardian of the site. Okay, let me back up. I was out on a walk at my favorite place, with our dog, Sadie. Since I’m teaching an online course about […]
Geomancy/Earth Energies
Summertime Fire Energy
Summer, ruled by Fire energy in Feng Shui, has always been my most favorite season, as for most people, I assume (I just searched for the most popular season and I wasn't able to find any poll results!) Not only is school out, but our schedules shift and we are able to enjoy most […]
Green Design Versus Restorative Design
So much attention has been given to green design in the last decade. And wonderful that it is, we might be missing the boat a bit. Green design promotes what is called "low environmental impact design." It's ever-evolving guidelines seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the earth's resources, while also reducing waste […]
Gardening Defeats Stress & Depression
The data is surmounting. How can anyone deny that being in nature supports your mental health, your outlook on life and your spirituality? Part from our biophilic needs (to affiliate with nature and natural processes), these new studies show that there are biological reasons that show that our participation in the natural world helps […]
Health and ElectroMagnetic Fields (EMFs)
A Feng Shui colleague asked to visit the home of a young couple a few years ago wearing my other hat, as a certified Building Biology practitioner. Their 18-month-old daughter had recently been having seizures, only a few weeks after moving into her own room. Using a sophisticated but simple piece of equipment called the […]
Happy “Sun Standing Still” Day!
Enjoying a refreshing drink on my deck with my laptop and dog on-hand, I relish this day. All around me I see people celebrating “The First Day of Summer.” I prefer to go back to the roots of the day, going back to ancient times, when people had a deep connection to the earth, sun, […]