Never be afraid to try something you haven’t done before.

Remember, an amateur built the ark, and professionls built the Titanic!

If you have been aching to spice up your life with something new…go for it!

I love antiques but I have come to learn that over time, objects collect the energy of the people who owned them, repaired them, touched them, etc. When an item is handed down from generation to generation, whatever happened in that family clings to the object. Also, when we buy antiques we are buying whatever energy that object came from…good and bad.
As a space clearer, I have learned to remove that old pattern of energy so that these items won’t bring anything you don’t want with them.
That “creepy old house” feeling is gone and the real beauty of the object can be appreciated!

Clearing work in and around the Saratoga Battlefield continues! On Haas road I worked on a 9 acre area with a house, shed, fields, etc,.
When I arrived, the dogs were behaving very badly, the people reported fatigue, irritability, hyperactive behavior, headaches, etc. When the work was done, both dogs were calm (one was sleeping), the children were calm, and the mother was serene!
Everything looked bright and all were very happy. A few days later , I received word that everything was better and they will have me work on properties bordering theirs.

If the bottom step of a staircase going to the second floor is faceing the front door (main entrance), this can symbolize money going out the door.
The cure is to hang a multi-faceted crystal between the bottom step and the front door. This will help slow and disperse the chi. Money can,t flow out so easily then.

I heard a great idea the other day. Limit your gifts for your family to three. We usually take care of daily needs during the year so Christmas doesn’t mean loading up with so many gifts that your loved ones can’t even remember who gave them what. Three meaningful gifts, one large two small, is a good thrifty tradition to start in your family!
Wise gift-giving is good Feng Shui!

I want to let everyone know that I will be doing phone consultations. These consults are for spiritual counseling and for space clearing at the rate of $50 per call and one follow up is included. You can send a check by mail or use the pay pal option.

Before the snow is on the ground is the right time to hang up the outdoor decorations. Do it this week before the big dinner! You won’t have to worry about it later and their won’t be snow and ice to contend with.
If you live in a snow free zone…lucky you!

If your house is close a busy street, next to a cemetery, at the bottom of a steep hill, or next to a fast moving stream; you are probably losing vital energy. these places sap our strength!
Even heavy duty power lines nearby can make you tired and irritable.
choose your home with land around it if possible and plant trees and shrubs as a barrier to eyesores and unsettling places like cemeteries, funeral homes, or land fills.

In the quest for better sleep, we must be aware of every aspect of the bedroom environment. If the bedroom is yellow, lime green, orange, or tomato red, you are not going to get sleep that is deep enough and long enough. These colors are mentally and physically stimulating, not restful!
Good sleep is good Feng Shui!

So many of us have strong reactions to chemicals in cleaning products. We are also trying to leave as little an imprint on the ecology of the planet.
Here’s a helpful tip…to clean sinks, mix 3 parts cream of tarter to one part hydrogen peroxide. this paste is super on stainless steel and on porcelain.
Eco-friendly is good Feng Shui!

Sleeping better in the cold months of the year might seem easier since it is darker for more of the day. People who don’t get outside every day and exercise in the fresh air don’t sleep as deeply. Staying just as active in the winter as you are in the Summer is the challenge. Natural light and air that is not closed up in a heated building are two components that will keep you healthier.
To your good health!

Tis the season for raking leaves, stacking firewood, putting garden tools away, etc. My best advice is to stretch before and after, hydrate, take frequent breaks, and take a long hot bath or shower afterwards. The work doesn’t have to be done all at once. I guarantee it will wait for you!
Also, bend at the knees! Treat yourself to a massage if you can. It will be worth it in the long run!
Taking good care of yourself is good Feng Shui!

I recently went on a mushroom safari! Sue VanHook, a Skidmore College professor, spent two hours with a small group showing and telling about fungi. I have a new appeciation for the “fungus amongus”! We even cooked up a golden colored mushroom that is highly prized in gourmet circles. We made spore prints, too.
Sue is working with twp young scientists to find a way of making take-out containers from fungi…talk about biodegradable!
Learning a new use for something is good Feng Shui!

Gone are the days when we could buy a rose and get the fern and maybe a sprig of baby’s breath added at no charge. Here’s a handy tip…if you have a vegetable garden, use the carrot tops as greens in your bouquet! It works and they look great. Other leafy plants in your yard can also add depth to your flower arrangements.
In the Fall, pick bittersweet for arrangements and save pine cones. They can be spray painted gold or silver. You could also add glue and glitter to them! Spray painted branches also add character to your arrangements. Perk up your home environment with nature’s beauty!
That is good Feng Shui!

I recently visited a home in Troy. Clutter was the challenge and much of it was childhood items. The owner saved these items in the belief that her children or grandchildren might want the items. Hanging on to things “just in case” is stagnancy. Truthfully, it is rare that an old pram, the stained wedding gown, or the old dolls, will be wanted.
My best advice is to ask them. If they say yes, give the item to them now. If no, donate it or sell it or trash it. Live with the items you love and use now!