Even though I’ve been doing this feng shui thing for a long time, I still find myself amazed at how miraculously things work themselves out when I “get out of the way.” It always seems to work out in the end — even if we set aside our “bull-dozing” efforts! Isn’t that a relief to know??? (Stop squirming fellow “bull-dozers!”) I just have to tell you this story about my son getting into high school as I think it perfectly demonstrates how a “highest good” type of intention can be the most rewarding. After all, it isn’t helpful to wear …Read More
Feng Shui for your Child’s School Paper Overwhelm
I recently got asked this question by a frustrated mom: School’s out and I’m overwhelmed with all the stuff that is left over. Do you have any ideas on how to get a grip on all the paper that my kids bring home from school so I’m prepared this fall? It got ahead of me this year but I don’t want to make that mistake again…I’m afraid it will take over my house if I don’t have a plan! Great feng shui question, so here’s my answer… I feel your pain sister! Kids bring home TONS of papers – it …Read More
A Sign of the Teen Times
It’s official! I’ve got a teenager! I just saw this on his door and had to share. This is definitely a keeper picture for when he has kids, right? How cute! Ya just gotta love the many stages of life. As much as parents freak out when kids grow and “rebel,” this type of “claiming space” is precisely what is needed when a 13-year-old is trying to find himself, etc. This is teen feng shui in the making. So, as much as it might seem hurtful to parents on one end, know that it is entirely appropriate on another. I …Read More
Feng Shui the Kids to be More Mature – Or the Mom to See Kids in a New Light
I recently did a consultation where the client had two children that she felt still needed a lot of directing even though they were girls and were 11 and 15. When I looked through the house, I noticed that there were MANY photographs of the girls as babies and small children, but none at the age they are now. The mom said it was because she could not get them to even think of posing for a picture now because whatever she wants the kids to do, they want the opposite. Well, you know what I say, if the client …Read More
What Happens When Feng Shui Creates Paranoia – Q and A
Question: Hi. I have the book, and have been using it extensively over the past few months with definite results. One thing I’ve learned is; not to do too much, too fast-because if something goes wrong, you’re not sure what you did. Last month I was rearranging my teenaged daughter’ s room one morning. I had JUST taken a bulletin board off the wall and removed all of the items, with the intention of painting the border, weeding out some of the seemingly superfluous items and rehanging it (perhaps in a different spot). Among the items were; a photo of …Read More
Feng Shui Fixes for Children with Autism
Question : I’m desperate for any feng shui ideas regarding kids with autism. Can you help? My son has his own room, and I am willing to do anything to it to make all our lives better… as his autism affects the whole family greatly as he is very aggressive. Answer : Aggression is being over stimulated in this, or I would guess, ANY child’s world. And, among the many theories out there these days about the cause of autism, both genes and environment are on the tops of many scientists’ lists. For example, a July study released by The …Read More
Feng Shui for Bed-Wetting Kids
Question: My son is 10 and still has a bed-wetting problem. Do you have any suggestions for me with this situation? I’m begging here. Answer: Bed-wetting is a cold condition affecting the water element. I would start with immediate changes in diet. First, reduce and cut out frozen foods (like ice creams, etc.) raw foods, and excess fruits. Definitely halt the consumption of cold refrigerated drinks. Switch to cooked foods, cooked fruits and warm drinks. Miso soup is excellent for the water element and brings balance back and strengthens the bladder muscle. I’d also make sure that your son’s bed is …Read More
Valentine Schmalentine – Feng Shui Help for the “Down-in-the-Dumps”
QUESTION: I’m in a funk. I feel moody, unsure of my financial future, and quite frankly guilty about celebrating anything, let alone Valentine’s day….. Is there something I can do to my home to help me climb out of this funk? ANSWER:Now here’s a question that I can sink my teeth into! Let’s do something concrete to counterbalance an uncomfortable feeling that you can’t quite grasp. Feelings of sadness, guilt and depression are usually spawned from thwarted expectations, and from unconscious beliefs that you may have that you are not even aware you’ve got. You expect things to go one …Read More
Feng Shui Your Chocolate
All candy is not alike – for sure! A friend of mine, Dr. Lew, sent me some delicious advice on what makes chocolate a health food, so I thought I’d share it along with my ideas on where to store it according to feng shui. First, here is his article: Healthy-Schmelthy—Give me the chocolate! Chocolate with all its pleasure is offering profound health benefits? Knowing this please remember ‘Portion Distortion’ during the upcoming holidays? When chocolate is minimally processed, that’s without heat; it contains flavanol which matches the content of any food. Flavanols are phytonutrients (bioactive chemical compounds found in …Read More