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Make A Wish…Or Make It Happen!
All the political zeitgeist in America has set a new fire under the notion that the foundation of our national culture an economy is about how hard work and determination = a sound future. Wishing is not a part of the rhetoric, as much as words like "manifestation"...
Feng Shui Q & A: My Office Is In My Bedroom
A reader asked the feng shui question: "Please can you help? I have no choice but to have my office in my bedroom how should I plan my room?" My Answer: You have many options! If you have no choice, you have no choice. To make it work and remain healthy, stay open to...
Bringing The Strength Of Trees Indoors!
The Fall is feeling imminent as warm rain rolls over Los Angeles today, feeding the trees that are still very green. Trees are wood energy in feng shui. Their roots tap deeply into the earth as they grow taller and stronger. Trees are graceful, dynamic and creative...
Napoleon Hill On Making Things Happen!
(Image via motivationblog.org) You know, I always think I know exactly what I want....but recently I realized I could not articulate it clearly. I wanted a fuzzy idea that involved lots of art and lots of creativity. I already have a lot of that... so what was I...
Love Feng Shui Q & A: The Warrior Woman Picture
A reader sent me this super interesting feng shui love question: "I've heard that if you're looking for love it's best not to have any photos or artwork of single women around. Now I suppose this technically makes sense but I'm not really havin' it. I found a wicked...
Fast Feng Shui : Get A Doormat!
(doormat DIY how-to & image via The CSI Project) Today's fast feng shui tip of the day is all about getting a doormat... or sprucing up and personalizing the one you have, to create more of a sense of both permanence (even in temporary situations) and...
The Perils Of Instant Gratification!
There are too many times we reach for the immediate fix of people, places, tastes, experiences and things for a thrill... What a dangerous business instant gratification can be! Its very easy to look to the now and lose sight of the big picture. There's nothing...
What You Want Vs. What You Say You Want!
(image via Design You Trust) Its crazy to me that humans have a way of warping reality to the point that they can persue (usually half-heartedly) what they say they want while really what they want is another thing entirely! We have all done it to some degree at some...
Healthy Habit Of The Week: Cinnamon & Honey!
Cinnamon & Honey in some hot water= a cinnamon tea of sorts, with a twist of wellness. Usually I go about half a teaspoon of cinnamon to about two teaspoons of honey in a mug filled with hot water and stir very well. This one is an old favorite of mine when it...