Sogetsu Ikebana and the Fundamental Energy of Plants
Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, has a 600 year history. It began when the practice of offering small flower arrangements to Buddhist shrines …
Urban Design and the Art of Camouflage
Design in urban areas has really improved over the years. Today, there are visible signs of the extra steps they have taken to beautify the city. One of the things …
It’s Bad Feng Shui to Build on a Floodplain
Much of feng shui is based on nature and common sense. As the title says, it’s bad feng shui to build on a floodplain. This …
Mini Feng Shui Lecture Series for 2015
I will be teaching the Mini Feng Shui Lecture Series offered by the Blue Mountain Institute. Are you interested in feng shui? Would you like …
How to Bring Chi to an Office with No Windows
Several clients have lamented that they have no windows in their office. One shared, “I don’t know if it’s sunny or raining. After a while, …
The Power of Empty Spaces
Your home should be a place that restores your whole being: your body, your mind and your heart. But unfortunately, sometimes, it instead becomes a …
Pollution Should Be Considered in Feng Shui Analysis
Feng shui is the study of how to live in accord with nature through understanding our environment and its inherent chi-energy. We search for places that …
Our Downsizing Story – From 3,700 sq. ft. to 1,190 sq. ft.
I must apologize for not writing for nearly three months. It’s been a very trying three months for me. After twelve years, we have sold our …
Are High Ceilings Better than Low Ceilings?
High ceilings bring about a sense of grandeur. Ballrooms, theaters, arenas, cathedrals, and castles all come to mind. These are all public spaces but how …
The Asian Philosophy of Nature as a Lifestyle
As a student of Master Hsu, I’ve come to appreciate Asian philosophy more and more. It has become part of my lifestyle. It affects how …
What the Feng Shui of Trees can Teach Us about Life
Every time I visit family in Hawaii, I always marvel at the vegetation. There are just so many beautiful trees. I don’t know if it’s …
Increase Your Energy By Spending Time with People
My one New Year’s Resolution was: Increase Energy. I know it’s just one, but there are many facets to this one. My step one was …
