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Good Qi for the TV
The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that… we love the world, and why not finally carry that secret on with our bodies into the living rooms and porches, backyards and grocery stores? — Natalie Goldberg One simple way to encourage good Qi, or the life energy that is present in all things, … Read more
Feng Shui in the Living Room
A house that does not have one worn, comfy chair in it is soulless. ~ May Sarton Today, as we continue to work with the magic of our homes, let’s consider how feng shui can be used to enhance the energy in our living rooms. Most living rooms need to be versatile, because so … Read more
Feng Shui Foyer
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. ‘Tis good to give a stranger a meal, or a night’s lodging. ‘Tis better to be hospitable to his good meaning and thought, and give courage to a companion. We must be as courteous … Read more
The Magic of a Welcoming Doorway
Home is a name, a word; it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration. ~ Charles Dickens Our homes can be seen to be a metaphor for who we are, for it is the place where we are most free to be our … Read more
The Mouth of Qi
An open door invites callers. ~ Turkish proverb One of the most frequent questions I am asked in my Tarot readings, is “When (or if) I will ever find my soul mate/true love/a happy marriage?” And the best answer for that, which the cards are so wonderful for helping people focus on, is – what … Read more
Energy Magic At Home
To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition. ~ Samuel Johnson If, as author Denise Linn suggests in yesterday’s post, our homes are a mirror of our true selves, or else can be a template that determines what comes to us, what is yours saying about you? Does your home … Read more
Template of the Self
While waiting for the Muse (or your suggestions) to inspire my next theme (if any!), I am offering some encore posts from past years. This was from January, 2007, but much of it still feels appropriate for now, as we transition from Winter to the first stirrings of Spring. In this time of the element … Read more