Class for the First Rule of Feng Shui

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And that Rule is : Get Rid of the Clutter.  Unfortunately our economy, already faltering, would collapse completely if we did not continue to buy and use more.  That’s the nature of Capitalism – if it does not continue to grow it stagnates and dies.  Our culture is based on the premise that we can become “OK” if we only buy/use/attend/rent the Whatever. How many of us go out when we feel poorly and buy something?  And feel better.  Momentarily.

Then when we try to rid ourselves of the clutter we’re surrounded by.  We become overwhelmed and put it off for another day.  The most effective way to make a significant start toward building new habits that prevent the clutter syndrome from crowding our lives is in a group setting.  Real change can happen – just like AA!  And while you might giggle at that comparison, the truth is stark – it’s a rare individual who can kick the clutter habit without help.

So Sugeet will be holding a class for 4 Thursday nights in October to help people realize how much keeping clutter costs and creative and fun ways to get rid of it.  If you live in the Rogue Valley, go to the classes page. Master the Art of  . . .Uncluttering is there.  The page is offering a special discount for those signing up before Oct 1.

The Archive is Live!

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For some months now I’ve known that the monthly newsletter I send out for free gets looked at and then usually deleted.  Often times later there is the desire to retrieve that information, but alas, the email has been flushed,  So when I got the chance to create an archive of the past two years efforts, I jumped at the chance.  Now it’s up and ready for use.  I’ll add a category for it, but right now I wanted to let you know it’s out there and handy as a reference tool for those who wish to try doing some Feng Shui on their own.  I think you’ll find some tips and tricks that will increase your happiness, reduce your stress, increase your nourishment, and make you more prosperous.  Not bad for a freebie eigh?

Click here Dorothy – you won’t be in Kanas anymore!

Is Time Flexible?

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Time is one of our most interesting concepts.  Depending who you talk to about time, you can find opinions ranging from a) it is an illusion and does not really exist, to z) it is a fixed entity by which we measure all sorts of things.

Some folks say that time is ending (those who follow the Mayan calendar.) Others (i.e. Greg Braden) suggest it is slowing down.  Those in some of the more esoteric studies suggest that multiple levels of reality exist simultaneously.  All very curious, all sorts of inrigue.

From the world of Feng Shui, one principle held true always is that we have but one thing constant in our existence – and that constant is change.  If change is all prevalent, then can we leave time out of it?  No.  So what is the answer – or is there one at all?  If we look historically we see that our use and definition of time has changed over time. (Ah hah!)

My experience of time leads me to believe that time is flexible.  How can time be flexible?  Because my personal experience of time has shown this to be true. The prime example:  When I worked in an art gallery, it took the same amount of miles to go from home to the gallery.  Time of day was the same and almost always, the traffic was the same.  Yet on those days when I would leave home in a foul mood, or angry, or dissatisfied because I was leaving a couple of minutes late, I would ALWAYS arrive late at the gallery.  Yet on those days when I left the house late, and drove normally while singing a song, or just singing (in other words feeling good) I would ALWAYS arrive early.

I began to test this observation and in every case found it to be true.  I suggest you try it and see how time fits into your life.  It need not be mine, but you may find something very interesting about your stay on our planet.

The Feng Shui of laughter

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This month’s free eZine goes into depth on the subject of laughter and the kind of chi created. Most of us do not associate Feng Shui and humor but there’s an interesting connection. If you like to read the issue and possibly get these tips and tricks delivered monthly, simply send an email with “humor” in the subject line and send it to info@fengshuicv.com.

A Feng Shui Insight

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Yesterday I was outlining a presentation I will give in two weeks for a group of professional business people.  In trying to figure out how to clearly present the material I saw I could use Wind and Water as the interactive forces which change a space’s energy.  Outlining further, I found there are nine combinations of wind and water which interact.

The Bagua has 9 areas and is in the shape of an octagon.  9 is he number of completion.  The conditions of wind and water total 6, made from 2 sets of 3 conditions each (calm, moderate and severe.)  The 2 together total 6, the number of lines in a hexagram for the I Ching (from which arose many of Feng Shui’s principles.)

While it is said that mathematics is the most gorgeous language in the world, studying Feng Shui continues to show me the beauty, symmetry of the perfect system it is, reflecting the nature of the inverse.  Just another insight into this incredible art and science.

Tips & Tricks for July

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Coming out tomorrow, the July issue of my newsletter. This month talking about some of the historical basis of Feng Shui and how it has roots from many ancient cultures.  Also a brief look at the use, and misuse of materials. Finally a piece on fireworks – being the 4th of July and all.  I’m hoping to get all past issues of the eZine into an archive here as a useful resource for you.  In the meantime, if you would like a free subscription, just send an email to

info@fengshuiCV.com

and I’ll see you are added.

Is Organic Food Good Feng Shui?

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There’s lots of comment whether or not you should be eating organic food – or if it makes any significant difference at all.  Food is the energy source for our body and mind – solid chi if you will.  Rushing chi is called sha chi or negative chi. Stagnant chi is not good either.  We look for a balance, chi which nourishes and allows us to perform at our optimum.

If the chi/food we put into our bodies has things which our body does not like, those things will cause a reaction.  We all know what eating too many prunes does.  It’s the same scene with anything unnatural in the food.  And although our bodies are amazing at keeping us going even under the assault of too many foreign substances (preservatives, chemical additives) over time there is a toll taken.

Witness the increase in diabetes.  Witness the prevalence of obesity. Become aware of the shocking rise of childhood and adult asthma. Processed and chemically enhanced food stuffs are major contributing factors along with air and water quality decreasing.  Eating organic means we are only taking in what God gave us, not what Monsanto or Dow created for the benefit of the food producer.  Of course a huge problem is the fact deterioration happens over time, often so slowly we do no notice it until the damage has become acute.  Do good Feng Shui for you body – eat organic.

Use Feng Shui to change you mood

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The law of opposites works in many parts of Feng Shui. It’s something you can do whenever and wherever to change your mood.

Feeling down? Facing a tough day you’re not looking forward to? Dress up in vibrant cheerful color. A man might wear a bright shirt or some crazy socks. A woman might step out of her comfort zone and go on the bold side. Whichever, your mood and attitude will lighten.

Got an overly stressed out day planned? Try wearing calming colors, avoid big patterns or too much texture. Dress the way you WANT to feel and watch how it can help take you there.

This doesn’t mean you finish dressing and then forget about it. You keep checking in during the day reminding yourself why you dressed the way you did and checking in with you feelings. Watch that Feng Shui at Work!

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Blessings

Energy Cleaning at the White House

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If you look back to a posting closer to the inauguration of President Obama, I posted a rather unusual photograph asking the question was there not a cosmic blessing for the new President.  So far it would seem to be so.  But I want to alert you to the issue of my ezine coming out in a couple of days for an section on what the Obamas can do to make their stay in the White House more harmonious, more nurturing and more effective.  The interesting part of this is that these are things you can do if you are renting a house, or if you are not the original owners of your home or apartment.  The same principles apply.  You just do them with the full intention of sending any residual energies of previous occupants toward the light for whatever their next healing is.
You may not be aware that often we leave energetic imprints after we leave a space.  The most dramatic example of this would be nuclear, where the effects linger long after the radioactive material has been removed.  To look at what I recommend, you can try a trial subscription (free of course!) by clicking here.

The Feng Shui of Laughter

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These are not easy times and many of us are feeling uncertain about our future.  At the same time, we know the old saying “this too shall pass.”  There is great wisdom in that little phrase.  If you look at the tai chi – the yin/yang symbol, you know that it is in constant motion.  The more light there is, the less dark and vice versa.  The tai chi is always turning and so at any given time there is a different amount of light and dark.

Feng shui is all about making energy (chi) flow and nourishing.  One of the best ways to do his is to watch the antics of our pets.  Or children.  They spontaneously know how to make us laugh.  And when we laugh, the weight of the day lifts and we feel good again. Conclusion?  A good laugh is positive Feng Shui!

Want something fun in a group?  Tell them we are going to laugh for five minutes.  Someone starts, and the other try to join in.  Pretty soon the entire group is in uproarious laughter and the five minutes pass very very quickly.  Everyone feels better, although their sides may ache a bit!  Laug’phter is ¬ precious – use it often.