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December 8, 2006 Fast Feng Shui Newsletter In
this issue:
Fast Feng Shui for Your Home Office now in print!
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(The ebook edition is still in development; we hope to have that available
to you by the end of the year.) Fast Feng Shui for Your Home Office is for anyone who works at home, whether occasionally, taking care of the household accounts, or running a home-based business full time. You'll get off to a fast start with a unique Home Office Assessment that reveals key areas where you can apply "Quick Fix Solutions" for immediate improvement. Then step-by-step guidelines teach you how to: choose the best location for your office based on the spaces available in your home; correct - or make the best of - challenging office locations such as basement rooms and shared spaces; place your desk to take advantage of your personal fortunate directions; minimize the effects of unavoidable "sha chi" (harmful influences) in your work space; ensure a good flow of chi through your space; and arrange and decorate your office for success. If you want to see what the Home Office Assessment will reveal about your workspace, click here. And here's a quick office décor suggestion, taken (with some adaptations for this newsletter) from the new book:
Feng Shui and the Problem with Plastic Plastic is in many ways a wonderful substance. It's inexpensive, infinitely malleable, and can represent any of the element shapes or colors in virtually any way you might dream up. However, I don't recommend plastic as a feng shui accessory or remedy for your office (or anywhere in your home, for that matter) if there are other options available to you. That's because plastic is literally artificial, and adds no natural vitality whatsoever to your space. In fact, too many plastic surfaces in an environment create a feeling of "dead" chi. My personal theory about why plastic is so lifeless is that it doesn't represent any of the five elements. There's no place for it in the natural order of the world. Although I greatly appreciate plastic's utility, I dislike it aesthetically and try to have as little of it as possible in my home. Plastic's greatest advantage, of course, is that it is very affordable compared to better-quality office accessories made of wicker, wood, glass, or metal. Even if you wanted to replace your plastic letter tray with a nice wood or leather one, perhaps that kind of upgrade is not in your budget right now. That's okay. Just add getting rid of some of the plastic stuff and replacing it with more natural materials to your list of future upgrades to make as your financial situation improves. Take a moment now to look around your office for
things made of plastic that you could easily replace with something
composed of more natural elements. For example: When you minimize the plastic surfaces in your home office, and introduce more natural materials, I expect you'll discover you are more comfortable, relaxed, and productive in that space. [adapted from Fast Feng Shui for Your Home Office, trade paperback now available at Amazon.com; ebook edition coming soon.]
Featured Resources
Clutter
Clearing Tip HOARDING FOOD Pantry and fridge clutter is very common among those who have had childhood experiences of hunger or deprivation. Having lots of food in the house provides a feeling of safety and comfort. It's important to acknowledge to yourself that the past is past, and that you have the means to take good care of yourself now. It's okay to have some extra food on hand, but if your pantry shelves and freezer are stockpiled with more than a month's worth of food for your family, you are clinging to far too much. Really look at what you've got on hand, and estimate how long your family could live on just that, if they had to. Consider boxing up the extra and donating it to the next food drive in your area, to help families who are in greater need than you. If you are keeping too much food in the house for emotional reasons, experiment with gradually using things up (rather than buying more), and make a conscious effort to bring home a little less. Pay attention to how you feel as the quantity of food in your pantry slowly lessens. At what point do you start to feel anxious in some way? Explore what that's about for you. Acknowledging those feelings will most likely release some of that tension, and you will probably find you can comfortably get by with less. "Your comments about emotional comfort levels
were very helpful to me. As a child I was often sent to bed without
supper, so a full food cupboard is a great source of comfort to me.
I live alone now, and there was enough food in my pantry to feed a family
of 4 for 6 months. ... In the decluttering process I have been able
to go through the pantry and throw away stuff that has been in there
for over a year. I think I can keep a little less on hand now."
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Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday
season,
Feng
Shui Books & eBooks
Miscellaneous Newsletter Archives This newsletter is published approximately twice a month. If you missed our previous issues, you can read them here. ••• We also invite you to visit our sister sites: Feng Shui Ebooks (Download) - Our popular Fast Feng Shui book series is now available in ebook version for your immediate download. Start applying feng shui to your home today. All About Prosperity - Develop your Prosperity Consciousness and Wealth Building skills. We have articles and resources on creative visualization, emotional intelligence , releasing blocks , and more. Amazon Rainforest Herbs - 3 Reason why Amazon herbs are unique: Pure Source, Special Spagyric Processing that retains life force, and Doctor-Proven. Save your health while helping save the Rainforest. Q-Link EMF Protection - Electropollution is the number one health concern among Americans. Learn how to protect yourself, your home and office environment with the Q-Link products. Also, find out why cell phone radiation may be dangerous to your health. Stem Cell Nutrition - Boost your own circulating adult stem cells for renewed vitality and well-being with StemEnhance, the world's first stem cell enhancer. Adult stem cells are your body's own natural renewal system. Watch videos and find out more.
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2006 Stephanie Roberts. All rights reserved.
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