Office Yin and Yang
Yin and yang are energy terms in feng shui. In fact there are many different combinations and levels of yin and yang.
Seen as opposites; the image of two tadpoles swimming intertwined with the other. Neither one is completely pure white, nor pure black, as there is always an element of the other hidden inside.
Yin is feminine: soft, gentle, and nurturing. Yang is masculine: strong, energetic and aggressive.
When applying this concept to your work…
The ‘official Bagua’ is an octagon shape. Its use was similar to a compass in centuries past, containing information about earth, man and the heavens. This is very auspicious tool that was carried from town to town offering guidance and protection.
For outside protection, use this particular wooden Bagua with a convex mirror. When hung from a doorway or window, it will deflect any negative energy with the mirror and provide balance within the bagua wheel.
When setting up…
Rethinking the Bucket List
Are we happy yet? We have all been working for many years, saving our money, trying to plan for the future… and the unknown. The planning is one thing and life’s surprises are another! I’ve noticed that many people begin talking about their ‘bucket lists’ whenever a ‘big’ birthday rolls around. So, what is wrong with that? Nothing, but perhaps it is the little nudge you need to actually start the list.
Feng shui can help…
When purchasing crystals as a ‘cure’, be sure to buy a quality product!
08/31/2014
The Crystal Speaks!
When using a crystal for a cure, it applies energy-enhancing qualities. It can either gather or disperse chi-energy. So, how does that work?
Chi-energy is able to move very quickly through a long hallway. If the intention is to ‘slow down’ the aggressive chi, a crystal can be placed mid-way through the hall. The multi-facets on the crystal will absorb and…
The Hummingbirds have been most active lately! They are feeding constantly right now to get ready for their long migration. Because of their small size and high degree of activity, they lose body heat rather quickly, and need to digest their food quickly. They will eat for several days straight, storing up food and energy in their tiny bodies ready to make the long journey. I’ve seen them out almost every morning this week!
Did you know there are over…
Image from Clip Art
What is Your Management Style?
Can you find a balance between being a hard-nosed, results-oriented boss and a hovering, nagging mother hen?
Of course you can! Each team manager may have the same goals, but they can take a different route to get there!
We are all unique. When we first become a manager, we try to mirror our most successful example, good or bad. When we’ve tripped up a few times, we recover, and then…
What is this plant?
This is a cherry tomato! It is an Indigo Ruby F1 from Burpee Home Gardens. I thought this was a common cherry tomato when I purchased these small plants.www.burpeehomegardens.com
The fruit forms in a black colour, then the shady side turns a bit greenish. It must be a type of ‘organic variation’ tomato to get the colouration. The small print on the tag indicates ‘Intense indigo colour on the top of each tomato indicates healthy anthocyanins’.…
BLUE TARP BLUES
How can a blue tarp turn a reasonable adult into a basket case?
(Kathryn climbs up the scaffold for a personal look at the damage.)
Well, you may find this hard to believe. I’ve been held hostage by a blue tarp for several years in a row! I’m finally ready to talk about it!
We moved across the country in 2006 for a two year assignment with my husband’s work as an engineer. We had flown out…
Icebergs in June! WOW!
I am fortunate to have good friends to visit just north of St. John’s in Newfoundland. The icebergs put on a fantastic presence in the North Atlantic this year!
Did you know that it takes three years for an iceberg to travel from Greenland to Newfoundland? I had no idea! We initially took a car ride up to Bonavista to look for icebergs and puffins. Then, a few days later, realized the ‘bergs we saw off…
The FS Garden and Neighborhood Tour
Last Thursday was a bit soggy, but the rain let up after 4pm and we were still able to step into our feng shui ‘walk and talk’.
I usually lead a talk or a seminar in the safe confines of a sheltered building, but this time, the spring energy was calling me outside!
A small group of us met in a Kitsilano neighbour for a feng shui tour of a few blocks. Feng shui…
I have had the pleasure of working with Kathryn for almost a decade, and have always enjoyed her warm and thoughtful manner. Over the years she has generously offered a few excellent tips and ideas for my office, so when I decided I wanted to make some changes in my personal life, I asked Kathryn to come to my home for a Feng Shui Consultation.
During our initial conversation about my areas of focus, she immediately came up with a number of easy and immediate changes to support those areas. One … Read more
