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 …
This past weekend was the Annual Japanese Aki Matsui in Bellevue, Washington. Aki means fall and matsuri means festival. This fabulous cultural celebration is produced by a group of volunteers, led by Tom and Katsuko Brooke called ENMA. Their vision is to celebrate and share the rich culture of Japan with those living in the …
Does the time of day you shampoo your hair affect your well being? My hair stylist is originally from Hong Kong and I always enjoy our conversations during my haircut. We often compare notes on Japanese and Chinese traditions and this topic is typical of what we talk about. Growing up in Hong Kong, her …
In Asia, it is custom to take care of your parents, so multi-generations under one roof is extremely common. Traditionally, in many Asian cultures, the oldest son takes responsibility for the care of parents. If you had no son, sometimes the families would find a husband for their daughters who would be willing to join …
The dining table is an important part of family life. This is where you share a good portion of your life communicating, sharing and interacting with your family. From a feng shui stand point everything has a yin and yang. So, from that perspective a round table is yang, very dynamic and active while a …
Unlike the homes of the 70’s and 80’s where the kitchen, dining and living rooms were all separated into individual rooms, families today enjoy the use of a great room. The great room usually incorporates the kitchen, family room and casual dining area. We tend to watch T.V. and generally ‘live’ in this space. This …
