The Importance of Views
Lately I've been really thinking about the importance of what we "see" day in and day out. And "see" is in quotes because we can easily become unconscious to our surroundings through our visual filtering systems. Imagine if we didn't have a visual filtering...
Having A Space To Call Your Own
Ever since my husband has been out of work, I've had to share my office and the only computer in the house with him. Since previous employers provided his workstation and/or laptop, there really wasn't a need for him to use our home workstation. And truthfully, I...
The Importance Of Creating Sacred, Inspiring Spaces
I don't watch, read or listen to the news . I choose not to be part of the fear and lack that most news stories focus on. That doesn't mean I don't know what's going on and what I'm choosing to do isn't making a difference in the world. It's unproductive for me to...
Another Courageous Woman
I had the good fortune to be a guest on Lisa J. Smith's radio show again this week. As many of you may know, I love the internet as evidenced by this blog, myspace, facebook, LinkedIn, Shelfari, etc! I mention this because that's how I met Lisa...through the...
Create Sacred Space With Home Altars
One of the simplest ways to create sacred space in your home (or office) is through a personal altar. Not only are personal altars significant, they are a great way to anchor your intentions in life. My current altar contains a buddha statue (a gift), a peace candle...
Life Lessons From Millie The Dog
I was chatting with my sister about her dog Millie. The occasion was prompted by our discussion about Ginger, my brother’s dog who is ill .We both felt very sad about Ginger’s ill health especially knowing that her death will be very hard for our young nieces who are...
The Importance of Laughing
Recently I attended a collage workshop in Northern Michigan. (see post dated May 29) The morning I was scheduled to leave, I received some very shocking news about someone dear to my husband and me. The news was so shocking, I had a very difficult time packing and...
Cultivating Joy Continued
Yesterday's post got me thinking about other experiences that brings joy alive for me and I felt inspired to share more examples. Here they are: Going to the mail box and finding a surprise card, note or package The smell of lilacs and summer rain Watching my dog's...
Cultivating Joy
I'm sitting in my office with the windows open listening to the birds chirp away. At the same time, I'm reminiscing about the Claudine Hellmuth Collage Discovery Workshop I attended this past weekend. (Check out my friend's blog to see some pictures catching...
Inner Feng Shui
Our inner world is reflected in our outer world. What we think and feel (conscious or not) and what we see and do becomes our reality. And we create our reality in our spaces and in our lives through these experiences whether we are aware or not. I was reminded of...
Feng Shui of Spring
After a long Michigan winter I am bursting with excitement of spring’s arrival. I am grateful for the warmer temperatures, the longer hours of daylight, and increased days of sunshine. And I’ve taken advantage of spring’s natural state which is growth and upward...
The Feng Shui Symbolism of Clutter & Spring Cleaning
Although it snowed here in Michigan on the spring equinox, technically it's spring! And there is evidence of it....birds and squirrels are active, the days are noticeably longer and dare I say there's more sunshine?! Spring is about the new; new beginnings, new...
Manifesting and Clutter
I have always been fascinated by the process of creating what we desire into physical form. And my work with others often involves assisting them to do just that. It may be assisting someone in finding a new love or new job, increase financial prosperity or improve...
Manifesting & Forgiveness
It may seem strange to have manifesting and forgiveness together in the subject line. In my experience, hanging on to an old hurt, a perceived injustice, or any form of victimization, blocks the full potential of creating my desires. It's as though I'm carrying...
Manifesting And Feng Shui
People often ask me why do feng shui. For me, feng shui is an important component and often-neglected aspect of holistic living. I say, “It’s like staying in your one room apartment when your family has grown to 4.” If your environment does not match your current life...