You can begin a simple feng shui of your home by observing the objects you have around you. All of the objects in your home have an effect on you. Each carry memories, associations and symbolism: emotions that can raise your energy up, bring you down, or be neutral.  Most of the time, you will not be consciously aware of the connections and symbolism because you are so used to seeing them. This is why having a feng shui practitioner is...

There are different kinds of clutter: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Often these overlap – one type of clutter can cause another type of clutter. Physical clutter can be having too many possessions to fit into the space you have available, but even if you have more space than possessions, especially if you do not use them regularly. Physical clutter can be clothes that no longer fit or are no longer in style, an out of control...

Here are some posts I’ve written on the bagua map for “Where Energy Flows” blog. You can also get my book: Odyssey of the Heart – Paths to Wholeness through Feng Shui which is on the bagua map. It is available through my website: www.estel.ca   Read posts on the Bagua Map Introducing the Bagua Map The Bagua Map: An Explanation - The Family Heritage Area The Bagua Map – Family Heritage The Abundance Area The Bagua...

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.   ~ Annie Dillard. How do you spend your days? Do you take time to nurture yourself – to replenish your inner source of creativity, inspiration, peace, joy – or to just rest and ‘be’? Or do you rush from morning to night, trying to get everything done on your list? Often we put our inner needs last and then wonder why our reserves are low, or why life seems to be passing by....

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt. As you get clear on who you are and what you want in life, it is valuable to examine your fears. Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung called fears the ‘shadow self’. He said it was the part we deny or suppress because it makes us feel uncomfortable or...

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh. Today, celebrate your life by making time for joyful activities! You are meant to have joy in your life. Your soul whispers to you constantly, urging you on and creating opportunities for you to celebrate the precious jewel of the being that is you. Are you listening? Flowers bring me joy. I love photographing them. (c)...