Spring Equinox – Renewal

Hello friends,

I just created a new video entitled Spring Equinox – Renewal. I hope you enjoy it!

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The Power of Style

In my work as a feng shui consultant I am always struck by the individuality and unique expression in the homes I visit. Every home is actually a work of art – regardless of whether it is a simple cottage or a grand estate, how aesthetically beautiful it is or even how austere. Each one is a story unto itself and a declaration of personal expression about the people who… Continue reading

Pay it Forward

Since the movie “Pay it Forward” (based on Katherine Ryan Hyde’s novel of the same name), was released, paying it forward and practicing random acts of kindness is ‘in’. Across the US, and Canada, cities got on board by declaring “Pay it Forward Days” and encouraging citizens to do something kind for someone else.
When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and… Continue reading

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Today’s exercise could be called Personal Feng Shui. To me this is a perfectly logical transition. If our surroundings influence our thoughts and feelings, why wouldn’t our thoughts and feelings influence our environment? One of my favourite Zen proverbs actually addresses the connection between thoughts and actions:

  • Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

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Habits

Today we are looking at our habits. Our habits are closely tied to the way we see ourselves. They make life much easier for us by limiting the number of choices we have to make each day.  It would be exhausting if every day we had to figure out what our preferences were for every

New Year, Fresh Start

 

Starting a new program this January?

Whenever you begin a program to change some aspect of your life, it is important to know why you are doing it. What do you wish  to change in your life? What outcome are you hoping for?  For example one of your reasons for doing this program