Feng Shui is about harmony. Harmony with others including our community. Holidays can be stressful, sad, and disappointing for many. There is often pressure to provide better gifts than the year before. We can miss out on the meaning of the holiday spirit with all the commercialization.
Fun, joy, and giving are all good feng shui. It’s time to think outside the box. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in foreign produced wrapping paper?
Here are some great ideas someone sent me I wanted to share with you with some feng shui tips that can send good feng shui into the world and your life:
1) Everyone — yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
2) Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Good karma for your own health.
3) Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Cars are our vehicles through life so you are helping that person’s success.
4) Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a foreign made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his/her driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
5) There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants — all offering gift
certificates. And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn’t about big National chains — this is about supporting your home town merchants with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
6) How many people couldn’t use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the local working guy?
7) Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom ? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
8) My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
9) OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
10) Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.
11) Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
12) Food is always a hit. Try delicious preserves and homeade food gifts from local farmer’s market.
13) Local artists need money and their work are some of the most unique gifts.
The best solution to any depression is to give. It gets us out of ourselves. It is better to give than to receive is good feng shui. Blessings flow your way naturally as a result of good deeds.
Enjoy your holiday season with family and loved ones.
Warmly,
Belinda
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