Comments on: About http://asianlifestyledesign.com Feng shui, culture, food and design Thu, 17 May 2012 13:02:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Feng Shui http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-5414 Feng Shui Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:17:31 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-5414 I was suggested this website by my cousin. I am now not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else recognize such distinct approximately my trouble. You are incredible! Thank you! I was suggested this website by my cousin. I am now not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else recognize such distinct approximately my trouble. You are incredible! Thank you!
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]]> By: Jenny http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-5233 Jenny Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:30:08 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-5233 Hi Sheila, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm so glad that you are enjoying it and can relate. Many of us who have moved often feel like we don't belong, because we don't fit in any category. I want you feel at home here and please feel free to comment or even send a guest post! I'm sure you have many interesting stories to share! Warm regards. Hi Sheila,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I’m so glad that you are enjoying it and can relate. Many of us who have moved often feel like we don’t belong, because we don’t fit in any category. I want you feel at home here and please feel free to comment or even send a guest post! I’m sure you have many interesting stories to share! Warm regards.

]]> By: Sheila McNellis Asato http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-5231 Sheila McNellis Asato Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:23:30 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-5231 HI Jenny, I just stumbled upon your blog and I am really enjoying it. You write about many topics that are near and dear to my heart. I look forward to following your blog and reading much more in the future. Thanks for putting together such an interesting, down to earth blog. Like you, I have also lived between different cultures for much of my life - Japan, the US and England. It's fun to see how that lives in you. Sincerely, Sheila HI Jenny,
I just stumbled upon your blog and I am really enjoying it. You write about many topics that are near and dear to my heart. I look forward to following your blog and reading much more in the future. Thanks for putting together such an interesting, down to earth blog. Like you, I have also lived between different cultures for much of my life – Japan, the US and England. It’s fun to see how that lives in you. Sincerely, Sheila

]]> By: Jenny http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3907 Jenny Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:47:50 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3907 Hi Brigitte, Good question. Feng shui today is a mixed bag of superstitions, folklore, customs and true feng shui practices. There are many Asian trinkets and gadgets that have various meanings depending on where in Asia one is from. In general, there are some tips that you can incorporate. First is the position of the bed. It's best for the patient to be in a position where they can see the door. This causes less anxiety if they know who is coming and going. Second, if they can see out a window, it is believed they will recover more quickly because it connects them to nature. In Japan, observing greenery from nature is thought to be healing. There is an old wives tale, that says if you have a birthmark near your eyes and you look at natures greenery it will slowly disappear! From a Japanese custom perspective, they say never bring a potted plant to a hospital room as a gift because it has roots. This symbolizes growing roots at the hospital meaning, you will never be able to leave! The best is to bring cut flowers. But again there are certain rules. White flowers are not appropriate as they are for funerals, so yellow is considered cheerful and a good choice. Also, avoid bringing four flowers because the number four, pronounced "Shi" has a homonym that means "death", five is always considered a good number. Good luck in your nursing studies and hope this helps! Hi Brigitte,
Good question. Feng shui today is a mixed bag of superstitions, folklore, customs and true feng shui practices. There are many Asian trinkets and gadgets that have various meanings depending on where in Asia one is from.
In general, there are some tips that you can incorporate. First is the position of the bed. It’s best for the patient to be in a position where they can see the door. This causes less anxiety if they know who is coming and going. Second, if they can see out a window, it is believed they will recover more quickly because it connects them to nature. In Japan, observing greenery from nature is thought to be healing. There is an old wives tale, that says if you have a birthmark near your eyes and you look at natures greenery it will slowly disappear!
From a Japanese custom perspective, they say never bring a potted plant to a hospital room as a gift because it has roots. This symbolizes growing roots at the hospital meaning, you will never be able to leave! The best is to bring cut flowers. But again there are certain rules. White flowers are not appropriate as they are for funerals, so yellow is considered cheerful and a good choice. Also, avoid bringing four flowers because the number four, pronounced “Shi” has a homonym that means “death”, five is always considered a good number. Good luck in your nursing studies and hope this helps!

]]> By: Brigitte http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3905 Brigitte Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:23:12 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3905 Hi Jenny, I'm currently in nursing school (RN to BSN)and enrolled in a Trans-culture nursing class. Our discussion question this week is ; What is Feng Shui and how can it be incorporated into the healthcare setting for an Asian client? As I was searching I found your blog. Can you give me some help with the later of the question. Or can you tell me your personal experience in the healthcare setting (what would of been better care by the nurse to support your cultural belief's, etc.) I've been a nurse for nine years and live NC. In my area of practice, we don't work with the Asian population much. Thanks in advance for any help Hi Jenny,

I’m currently in nursing school (RN to BSN)and enrolled in a Trans-culture nursing class. Our discussion question this week is ; What is Feng Shui and how can it be incorporated into the healthcare setting for an Asian client? As I was searching I found your blog. Can you give me some help with the later of the question. Or can you tell me your personal experience in the healthcare setting (what would of been better care by the nurse to support your cultural belief’s, etc.) I’ve been a nurse for nine years and live NC. In my area of practice, we don’t work with the Asian population much. Thanks in advance for any help

]]> By: Jenny http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3435 Jenny Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:09:10 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3435 Hi Anna, Thanks for dropping by. From a feng shui perspective, do not place mirrors directly across the front door, as it does not welcome qi energy. Also, make sure to have plenty of live plants inside the home. If you do have a water feature outside, be aware that the water should be flowing toward the home, not away as water is a metaphor for wealth. In Chinese culture, a red door is auspicious, please read my post on that: http://asianlifestyledesign.com/2010/04/17/feng-shui-red-door-auspicious/ Hope this helps. Hi Anna,
Thanks for dropping by. From a feng shui perspective, do not place mirrors directly across the front door, as it does not welcome qi energy. Also, make sure to have plenty of live plants inside the home. If you do have a water feature outside, be aware that the water should be flowing toward the home, not away as water is a metaphor for wealth. In Chinese culture, a red door is auspicious, please read my post on that: http://asianlifestyledesign.com/2010/04/17/feng-shui-red-door-auspicious/
Hope this helps.

]]> By: Anna http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 Anna Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:40:21 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3434 Hi Jenny, My name is Anna and I am an Interior Designer in the Los Angeles area. Our firm is doing a high end model home project that has a primarly Chinese/American buyer. I was wondering if you had any advice or insight that would help me target this buyers needs. Thank you so much for all your help! Anna Hi Jenny,

My name is Anna and I am an Interior Designer in the Los Angeles area. Our firm is doing a high end model home project that has a primarly Chinese/American buyer. I was wondering if you had any advice or insight that would help me target this buyers needs.

Thank you so much for all your help!
Anna

]]> By: Jenny http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3252 Jenny Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:31:13 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3252 @Ben: Great blog Ben, I added AsianLiving.me to my blogroll! @Norine: Domo domo - must make more videos! @Jane: Thanks for stopping by and for recommending it to your brother. Many in Australia have an interest in feng shui too. @Ben: Great blog Ben, I added AsianLiving.me to my blogroll!
@Norine: Domo domo – must make more videos!
@Jane: Thanks for stopping by and for recommending it to your brother. Many in Australia have an interest in feng shui too.

]]> By: Jane Jackson http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3250 Jane Jackson Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:48:16 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3250 Hi Jenny - love your blog and especially the recipes! I will definitely give them a try and also recommend this blog to my brother who is in Maryland and really interested in Feng Shui. Hi Jenny – love your blog and especially the recipes! I will definitely give them a try and also recommend this blog to my brother who is in Maryland and really interested in Feng Shui.

]]> By: Jenny http://asianlifestyledesign.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-473 Jenny Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:30:04 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-473 Thanks Norine for stopping in and watching the video! Please share this with your friends in NY. Thanks Norine for stopping in and watching the video! Please share this with your friends in NY.

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