5 Simple Feng Shui Practices To Change Your Life
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Feng Shui is the 3,000-year-old Chinese practice of arranging your environment to enhance your life. At first glance, Feng Shui may seem complex. However, Feng Shui philosophy is filled with common sense practices and simple techniques for creating a more prosperous, healthy and happy life. In fact, you will most likely find you are already intuitively practicing Feng Shui. Fundamentally, Feng Shui is about making a home that feels good – a home that supports your dreams and nurtures your mind, body and spirit. The following five simple practices capture the essence of Feng Shui.
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Tags: Balance, Change your life, Clutter Clear and Organize, Energy, Feng Shui, Personal development, Simplicity
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Tips for Keeping Your Kids at the Table
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Many of us rarely take the time to sit down and enjoy a meal these days. And when we try to add kids to the picture, it can be even more challenging. There are some dinners where my children (and let’s be honest, my husband too) are up and down so many times that I want to give up. Yet, I know that taking the time to sit down and share a meal is important to the well being of our family. A healthy meal with people we love in beautiful surroundings nurtures our relationships, bodies, and spirits and can make our lives feel rich and abundant. Here are a few suggestions for keeping your family at the table:
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Tags: Dining table, Meals with kids, Parenting
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Slowing Down With Our Children
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
I have noticed how easy it is to constantly rush my children. I’ve also realized how unfair, and probably unhealthy, it is to expect my children to live life at my pace. Children move at a different speed. A speed that I should probably try!
Recently, I have made a conscious effort to slow down with my children. Not only do I feel it’s better for their well-being, but I also find I enjoy parenting so much more. (more…)
Tags: conscious parenting, mindfulness, Simplicity, slowing down
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Saying “No” to Being Busy
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
“It is not enough if you are busy. The question is, ‘What are you busy about?’” -Henry David Thoreau
Everyone I know these days is really “busy.” I would bet that nine times out of ten if you ask someone “how are you?” the response will be “busy.” “I am well, thank you” or “doing great” have been replaced!
A great deal of our lives, and our precious time and energy, is spent being busy. But to what end? In my experience, not only is being busy not an enjoyable experience, but it usually doesn’t produce good results, which brings me to the two main problems with leading the “busy” life. First, it’s not fun. When I am busy I am usually stressed and anxious. I am certainly not grounded and connected and I find that my frenetic energy usually keeps me from being fully engaged in the moment. By not being fully present in the moment, I can’t enjoy the quality of my experiences and the connection to my family, work, or whatever situation or human is in front of me. For me this is not a fulfilling or peaceful way to live.
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Tags: mindfulness, Peaceful Living, Personal development, Simplicity, Slow
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