Stress literally means sick-making Earth and refers to the non-beneficial effects this type of Earth energy has on human beings and other mammals. As a Feng Shui consultant, my primary concern is making sure my clients are not sleeping over or spending a great deal of time exposed to this energy. While one might think… Continue reading Geopathic Stress and the Garden
Author: Beth
American Society of Dowsers Annual Convention – Reflections
One week ago today I returned from the American Society of Dowsers annual convention in beautiful Vermont. It has taken me a whole week to process and begin to digest all of my experiences from such an amazing gathering. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to deepen my knowledge, particularly for water dowsing, and… Continue reading American Society of Dowsers Annual Convention – Reflections
Farrow & Ball Alternatives
I must first begin this post by saying that I am a huge fan of Farrow & Ball’s colors. I often recommend their paints to clients and the results are always beautiful. There is not a bad color in their edited collection and the hues are sophisticated and nuanced. They are truly one of a… Continue reading Farrow & Ball Alternatives
The Light of Day
When I woke yesterday the ground was silver with the first frost of the season. As the weather grows colder and the days shorter, we are spending more time indoors and receiving a lot less natural light. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or depression caused by a lack of sunlight, has received a great deal of media… Continue reading The Light of Day
Downsizing
I have been hearing the word Downsizing quite frequently these days. It is the result of and reaction to the tumultuous economic times in which we live. I suspect that what comes to mind for most people when they hear the word is the corporate type, lost revenues, workers laid-off. What I am more aware… Continue reading Downsizing
Aparigraha
A few weeks ago, my yoga teacher introduced a word to our class, Aparigraha. It is a sanskrit word that means non-possesiveness or non-clinging. It is also one of Yamas or Codes of Restraint which you could liken to the commandment thou shalt not covet. Aparigraha adds another dimension to the concept of not-coveting which… Continue reading Aparigraha
Changes
According to the Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, February 4, 2012 commenced the year of the Water Dragon. The Water Dragon is an auspicious symbol that portends a year of great changes.