LUMINOUS SPACES BLOG
In feng shui we talk about how our homes are symbolic of what is going on in our lives. Our homes, so personal and intimate, are a mirror reflection of us. And because artwork is so full of symbolism and so ripe for interpretation, it can often provide vital clues for feng shui consultants to […]
I am among the fortunate. I sleep very well most nights. However, the majority of my clients often have trouble getting a good nights sleep. In fact the Sleep Foundation studies show that nearly half of all American adults suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders. Studies show that issues with sleep greatly impact our health, our […]
From the concept of chi, life force energy, comes the duality of yin and yang. Chi is either yin or yang. These cosmic forces help create order from chaos. The yin-yang symbol is an important part of understanding the forces at play in the universe as well as in human nature. According to Chinese cosmology, in […]
Originally appeared in elephantjournal.com I have a guilty indulgence. On the nights that my husband goes to bed earlier than I do, I secretly click over to watch a tiny house show on my laptop. As one of the hosts of those shows says, “The tiny house movement is the next big thing!” I don’t […]
Originally appeared in mindbodygreen. During my workday, I sit inside at a computer to write, research, and connect with people. But I always need those daily breaks to walk outside, breathe the fresh air, feel the sunlight on my skin, and appreciate life. Sound like you, too? This attraction to the outdoors has a name: […]
As always, at this time of year I search for a Chinese 4 Pillars Astrology forecast that I enjoy. I personally have not trained in 4 Pillars because it is as deep and complex as Western Astrology, which I’ve been studying since I was 12! (To complement my Feng Shui practice, I use 9 Star […]
Originally appeared in elephantjournal.com Pulling up to my house after grocery shopping, I park the car and grab the grocery bags from the trunk. I struggle to my door and open it. I’m home. But I entered through the side door. So, what’s the problem? According to feng shui, I am limiting my potential. Let […]
Featured at Realtor.com By Jamie Wiebe January 5, 2017 Feng shui might seem like outdated superstition to nonbelievers, but here’s the reality: Most of it is really nothing more than good design sense. Long before we were blessed with HGTV, homeowners still had some ancient guidelines for making their home attractive, functional, and joyful. And we can all get behind […]
The phrase “You are what you eat” has been around since 1826, believe it or not. The meaning is two-fold: (1) that the food we eat is a reflection of our state of mind and health; and (2) that to be fit and healthy we need to eat good food. The better health we have the better choices we tend […]
Today I made a wonderful Tuscan bean soup with warm bread for dinner tonight. It’s cold and rainy outside, dampening me to the bones. As I work on my laptop, I have on one of my favorite cozy sweaters that keep me warm even on the coldest days. And I am content. As we […]
