As a feng shui consultant we often get inquiries for office analysis. Recently, an associate moved offices from the suburb to the city. He was excited to be moving to a hip, tall, glass contemporary office building. It’s location is surrounded with variety of amenities and is convenient to trendy shops. It definintely has that “wow” factor. But, …
It was orientation week at the university my son will be attending in the fall. I believe everyone could feel the anxiety and excitement of the young students who are approaching their new chapter in life. Oh, how wonderful to be young with that honest sense of hope and potential before you! I couldn’t help …
What is feng shui? Simple question, not so simple to answer. With a history of over 3,000 years, it has become very difficult to define feng shui. This is because many people have created and added their own interpretation of this traditional Chinese study. But, here is my simplified answer. Feng shui is the study …
Have you heard of Permaculture? I’ve only known about permaculture for less than three years and it resonates very much with Form School feng shui. As I have often written, feng shui is living in harmony with nature, following nature’s patterns. Master Hsu teaches us that when we rise with sun and rest at sundown, …
Feng Shui and Permaculture: What do they have in Common? Read More »
Even though I have studied Form School Feng Shui for many years, when people ask me for a definition, it’s very difficult to give a precise answer. When I say feng shui is “living in harmony with nature”, it often ends up sounding trite. Nowadays, there are many who promote a natural lifestyle, so it’s …
Excellent Form School Feng Shui Analysis of 911 Memorial Park in NY Read More »
At the local community center in my neighborhood, this rock sculpture/seating area is located just right outside the entry. Six rocks hanging in a circle: interesting? Maybe… but from a feng shui design perspective, it’s very poor design. This is a community center, with beautiful gyms and rooms that can be used and …
Through my studies of feng shui, I have come across a new idea called the biophilia hypothesis, a term that also suggests how nature can affect our well-being. According to Wikipedia, biophilia was originally created in the 1980’s by Eric Fromm, a psychologist and philosopher, but was popularized by Edward O. Wilson through his book …
Once we move into a house, the energy of a house can change. Infact, like all things in life it is constantly changing! Energy changes with those that reside in the house. When the lives of the residents change, the needs and space change which in return affect the energy. The following affects changes in …
In the U.S., everyone is talking about “green”, “sustainable” or “environmentally friendly” design and lifestyles. Today, LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Many follow the criteria for LEED qualification when building or remodeling to create a green home. For more information, check …
Feng shui is living in harmony with nature. By nature, we mean our living environment and that includes all sounds whether it is the wind, our breath, music or traffic. So, last night I was in a hotel room in downtown Chicago. The location was very convenient as it was walking distance to many attractions …
Last week, good friends of ours invited my husband and me to a talk featuring actor, Ed Begley, Jr. and architect, Matthew Coates at the Seattle Town Hall. It was titled “Leading the Way toward a sustainable future.” Mr. Begley is a successful actor and an environmentalist. You can visit his website here. He easily …
James Cameron’s epic movie Avatar was a real treat to the senses. But what really resonated with me was the Na’vi on Pandora. The Na’vi live in harmony with nature which is true Feng Shui! How they live and how they respect their environment was really inspiring. They talk about their spiritual connection “Eywa” which …
How Can We Learn From the Na’vi in the Movie Avatar Who Follow Feng Shui Principles. Read More »
During the school spring break we went up to Whistler for a few days and I visited the First Nations Museum that opened last summer. It features the Squamish and Lil’wat Native Indian tribe’s culture. If you have the chance to visit, it is a wonderful experience. From a Feng Shui point of view, both …
The term Feng Shui is commonly described today in the West as “the art of placement”. Though this is not a complete definition, almost all the books I originally purchased used this phrase and described how to compartmentalize various ‘zones’ in the house to improve prosperity and explained how to cure bad feng shui. We …
