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Looking For Love In All The Right Spaces

2/17/2017

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With February and Valentine’s Day comes a focus on love and couple-dom.  I like to go with the flow, but instead of keeping the spotlight on romantic love and the idea of “couples,” I’m going to shine the light on relationships, as a whole.
The foundation of a good relationship, romantic or otherwise, comes from understanding yourself, because relationships are really all about what’s going on within each of us. Our “inner workings” and our understanding of ourselves, has so much to do with the Chi, or life force energy, that we emanate. That’s where Feng Shui comes in. Feng Shui can definitely help heal and support relationships, by considering the flow of Chi around us and the life force energy that emanates from us.
If we take the time to work on our inner growth and understanding, while also fine-tuning our environment to bring both of these “areas” into balance, then we’ve created a solid foundation and improved our chances of finding, creating, and nurturing positive and supportive relationships in our life.
The basic goal of Feng Shui is to improve our homes and/or offices so that the Chi flows clearly and smoothly through the environment. This can help us to feel happy and healthy, and thus, enhance our lives.
With that knowledge, I encourage you to look - really look, at your home and/or office environment. Survey the space with a fresh eye and ask yourself, as you walk through your space, if there are any items that you’re holding on to that don’t  have a positive impact on your mind? Are there things in your environment that remind you of something unpleasant from your past? Do you feel overwhelmed by clutter in your office or home?  Clutter and Items that bring up negative memories or feelings aren’t supportive to a vibrant, healthy, and positive outlook. In that case the “outer world” situation is impacting your inner self and the Chi that emanates from you.
As you survey your space at home and work, look specifically at your “Relationship Area.” In Westernized Feng Shui, you find your Relationship Area by walking in the front door of your home or office and looking to the far right corner - that’s your Relationship Area. If you’re looking to heal relationships or create positive ones, consider the art you have in the Relationship Area.  Do you have photos or art depicting individuals, or single people alone, or does the art depict loving couples, happy families, or friends having fun? Consider the colors you have in the Relationship Area. Is there any red or pink there? If not, add those colors by placing something positive there, perhaps a weekly bouquet of flowers! If your goal is to heal a relationship or you’re single but in search of a romantic partner, I suggest you also examine your bedroom. If your bedroom is light and inviting, it says that you’re welcome to a relationship. If it’s dark and closed off, that’s not welcoming to romantic energy that may be trying to enter your life.
When you’re considering adding enhancements to the Relationship Area to improve the flow of Chi, it’s best to think about what represents love and happy relationships to you. Your personal connection to an item that you feel represents love and happiness is one of the strongest enhancements you can place in the Relationship Area.
One of the more memorable consults that I recall is when a client requested a review of their home for this very topic. When we got to the Relationship Area of his home, I suggested some of the ideas that I’m now suggesting to you. He went into another room for a bit, and returned with a picture of the Eiffel Tower and a big smile on his face! When I asked why he chose that photo, his response was: “Paris, it’s the city of love!” Within a short time after our appointment, I ran into him and he told me that he had found ‘the one’. Actually, he had known her for some time, but never looked at her in the light of a potential partner.  Not too long after that, they were married!
I am such a believer that all we need to know is already inside of us – waiting for us to become aware to these insights. Feng Shui is a tool that helps us to ‘wake up’ to this knowing, to find joy in our lives where darkness may have been shielding us from the inner light anxious to radiate out.  Schedule time this month to reflect on your inner world, as well as your outer surroundings. Make a point to walk around your home and really, truly see what you are  holding on to, or, if there is a noticeable need to fill a blank space.   When you’re ready, the information will arrive. Always at the right time! Welcome love into your life and be prepared to accept it!

Namaste,
Carol
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Peace, Joy, & Balance for the Holidays

12/23/2016

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Just one day before Christmas and Chanukah Eves....
If you celebrate either of these holidays, it can be quite a busy and chaotic time. If you celebrate another winter holiday, the frenzied feel of this time of year affects you, too, with traffic and long lines, etc. This holiday-time creates a lot of active “Chi” in a naturally quiet, still, and dark season. Because the holiday season is so busy and active, we need to make sure there’s a balance, just like the Yin/Yang symbol that represents all of life in balance.
We need to create a balance between the time for activity and time for quiet introspection, time to be alone and time to be with others. At the heart of Feng Shui is keeping one’s Chi in balance. From a place of balance we can live healthy, wealthy, connected, and content lives.
Our society, unfortunately, does not encourage balance. We are bombarded with the messages: “Go, Go, Go!” “Do, Do, Do!” “Spend, Spend, Spend!”
It’s up to us to set boundaries for ourselves to create the balance we need. One important thing to remember is that we’re each unique and find balance in different ways. Another equally important point to remember is that, you must listen to your body and your mind. Pay attention to the signals that tell you your energy is being depleted and that you need to “recharge” in the way that’s best for you. I think many family disagreements during the holidays could be avoided if we would each recognize and respect our unique energy limits, as well as those of family members. In order to understand and respect our energy limits, we need to really pay attention to how we feel (emotionally, physically, and mentally) as well as how we react to people and situations.
Our homes are supposed to be our sanctuaries...a place for quiet, for introspection, for joy, for fun, and for recharging....a retreat from society and the outside world that helps us stay balanced. I just moved, and it was very important for me to immediately create an area where I could meditate and to create a peaceful bedroom in the midst of unpacking, organizing, and many holiday commitments. Do you have a favorite space in your home that allows you to meditate or just sit and think with a cup of tea or coffee?  If not, consider creating that space for yourself. It can be very simple, a comfy chair with a pillow and warm throw, a few cushions on the floor, and maybe a nice view, either out a window, or of a beautiful piece of art. Perhaps you can enjoy that favorite space with some music that brings you peace and joy. Make a real effort to spend some time alone, recharging in whatever way suites you best, during these next few days.
Creating a daily plan is another way to stay in balance. Overcommitting quickly leads to an imbalance in one’s Chi.  As you plan your days and try to find time for the holiday “shoulds,” don’t forget to schedule at least a little time for yourself each day: time that allows you to focus completely on yourself, by yourself. For me it’s a daily walk, for others it might be time for reading, meditating, cooking healthy meals, hot baths with calming essential oils, time with a pet, or personal care services like a manicure, pedicure, acupuncture treatment, or massage. The point is to not overlook your needs in the midst of the busy holiday season.
Attending spiritually-related services and events can also support your Chi balance. The moments spent focusing on spirit, in whatever way that calls to you, in the company of others sharing the same focus, can offer a powerful “recharge” and a peace to calm anxiety and frustration. Something else I try to do regularly is to write in a gratitude journal first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening. It helps me stay grounded and focused on the good in my life. It’s especially meaningful to take a few moments to write in a gratitude journal on the holiday itself, or just before or after gathering with loved ones and friends in celebration.
I’m looking forward to celebrating in my new home, but before that, I’ll be going to New York City for a holiday party at the United Nations. Being in the city during the holidays always brings me joy. I love to visit the tree at Rockefeller Center, walk down Fifth Avenue for some window shopping, and just enjoy the beautiful lights, sights, and sounds of the city for an evening. I know I’ll also be thankful for the bus ride back home which will give me time to think about my day or read, instead of concentrating on traffic. Most of all, I’ll love returning to my peaceful home....my personal retreat.

May you all experience joy, peace, and balance this holiday weekend!

Namaste,
Carol



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