In today’s world many people have fears about safety. Television,  social media, internet,  can all feed into this.   Limit your exposure to these if you already are a fearful person.   Whether its neighbors, people driving by, those visiting your home to perform services,  or people who visit, we don’t need to live in fear.  We need to feel safe. Doing whatever it takes to achieve that end is important to inner peace and well-being.

It of course first begins with you.  The first thing to do is identify the fear.  Is it real or imagined? Is it based on a prior experience that you are bringing into your new environment?  If it is something you carry with you wherever you go, you can still do the things feng shui suggests, but do get help from an experienced counselor or therapist.  If you cannot sleep or are anxious all the time, it can be a sign of a deeper issue within you that needs healing.

Secondly, get an alarm system for your home,  dogs that bark if they hear someone approaching the doors, or a neighborhood watch started.  As a single person at this time in my life, I let my neighbors know when I am leaving town.  They watch my house for me. In feng shui, you can place cures, but you also have to take action.  Feng Shui is about living in harmony with your environment… this means the outside world too.

Have your neighbors, fire, police, and ambulance numbers clearly displayed where you can access them quickly.  Refrigerators, cellphones, or visor of your car are some good places.  Make sure your house numbers are clearly visible outside and that you leave lighting on.  Research shows that dark houses at night attract burglars.  The chi is also low so not working in your favor.

Make sure your fire detectors and fire extinguishers work well.  Check them quarterly.

If  you are not fearful but cautious and smart, the following tips can also help you feel protected. [Read more…]

When you have lost a job or been laid off, it can be the most stressful time because you were not prepared for it.  If you see it as an opportunity for newer and better things, you can attract even more success and fulfillment.

Sometimes we want a new career due to a lifestyle change or we are just plain tired of what we have been doing?  We want things like more money,  fun,  creativity, or a different work environment.  Whatever the reason, it is your soul’s calling, your inner passion, your higher self, trying to get your attention.  It is saying, “look alive, there is something better on the horizon and its on its way”.

I have always loved the phrase,  SUCCESS HAPPENS WHEN…. “OPPORTUNITY MEETS WITH PREPARATION”.

When I decided to leave my corporate job of over 15 yrs. it was a very hard decision.  While I made great money,  I knew I wanted something different, more creative, more empowering.  I felt my skills were not appreciated and I was overworked.  I traveled extensively and wanted a break.  I made the decision to leave and have not looked back. [Read more…]

When I began my  feng shui practice 17 yrs. ago I did not imagine a good part of it would have to do with clearing spaces of stagnant energy.  Since I was already doing energy work with Reiki, it was a natural fit.

While Energetic Space Clearing is not Feng Shui, it compliments it beautifully.  Everything is made of energy.  Just read Einstein’s work.  This includes our thoughts and emotions.  Emotions can get stuck in walls especially if you live in a space where there has been sadness, grief, anger, resentments, hatred, abuse, etc.  You can buy a new home where someone lived for years and experienced some of those experiences.  You go in with excitement and new beginnings and somewhere things never quite feel right.

If a person filed for bankruptcy and you buy their home, you also inherit the energy of that situation.  Usually during financial loss there has previously been frustration, depression, etc.  This must be cleared for you to experience success living there.  I have been to people’s homes or businesses who were failing financially and when I asked about the previous owners, they had all foreclosed or filed bankruptcy.  Once we cleared the space, they flourished. It is amazing work. [Read more…]