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Carol Cannon's Feng Shui the Green Way    
January 2008  
In This Issue
Sacred Design Tip of the Month
Six Changes for the Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Gift Ideas
Meet Associate Darley Davies
January Book Reviews
Upcoming Events




Greetings!

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Welcome to 2008! This is going to be an exciting year. A great way to begin it with positive energy is to stop what you are doing, RIGHT NOW, and make a Gratitude List of all that you are grateful for. Next, consider using a pictorial board to set goals. If you need help, join me in New Hope, PA on January 26 for a fun afternoon of treasure mapping and board building. Finally, plan ahead for the Chinese New Year on February 7 by making sure your annual 'corrections' are in place, and you are set for the year.

I am excited about this year, as the combination of Sacred Design and Bau-biologie™ is moving to the forefront.  Many architects and designers have joined the 'Green Building' bandwagon, and now, many are seeing that we can go even further. Saving money and creating healthy indoor air while saving the planet are all good reasons to 'go green,'  But, the missing link in green building design is incorporating Sacred Design to feed our spirit, along with Bau-biologie™, to create even healthier, natural and 'breathable' environments that support human health. Watch my upcoming events calendar to see how you can learn more.

With the new year, I am now regularly available for consultations and speaking engagements throughout the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys. I recently affiliated with Synergy Health & Healing Collaborative Center in Plumsteadville, outside of Doylestown, PA.  Synergy is a fabulous center where many alternative wellness service practitioners can be found. Finally, for those of you who have been wondering how YOU can 'go green,' check out my four-part series beginning in February with "Green Living: From the Inside Out."

With blessings for a happy, healthy and abundant new year,

 
Carol Cannon


 
Sacred Design Tip of the Month: Make a Clean Start
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One of the key factors in applying sacred design is to start with a clean slate. To create an environment that supports your vision, begin by removing anything negative. Commonly known as space clearing, this can be as simple as removing clutter, or as complex as performing a traditional ceremony. Once you remove excess clutter, use sound or natural aroma to infuse the area that needs clearing. Enjoy the sensory effect while you set intentions for your desired outcome, and clear the way to a positive future!

Six Changes for the Chinese New Year

RedDragon Traditional Chinese Feng Shui is based on the constant movement of the five basic elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. Each year, before the commencement of the Chinese New Year, people make changes in their environments to protect them from the unfavorable combinations of elements. These elements move each year to a new location, and it is recommended that you have these items in place before New Year's Day. 
                           View a list of recommended changes for the Chinese New Year.


Chinese New Year Gift Ideas RedEnvelope2
 

Chinese New Year begins on February 7 and lasts for 15 days. It's an auspicious time, and because the color red is considered lucky, it's incorporated in many ways. To celebrate this holiday, give family, friends and children a red envelope filled with money and sweets. Or use these ideas to start the year positively.

 
Darley DaviesMeet Our Team: Darley Davies
 

Darley Davies is a certified Feng Shui consultant and the owner of Feng Shui Harmony on the east coast of Florida. She started her studies with Professor Lin Yun (Tibetan Buddhist School of Feng Shui) and then discovered the different schools of Feng Shui and studied with many Masters, including Roger Green from Australia, Terah Kathryn Collins, William Spear, Carol Cannon and others. Darley has also studied biogeometry with Dr. Abrahim Karim from Egypt and incorporates this science into her consultations to help make happier, healthier, more successful clients and environments. She has empowered many personally and in business, helping them with careers, finances, relationships, health, and more. Read Darley's complete bio.


January Book Reviews from Carol Cannon

Authentic Happiness
by Martin Seligman

This book, written by Martin Seligman, a University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology professor, helps to evaluate just how happy and/or optimistic you are. Through a series of tests, you find out where you stand and how to improve your happiness. It offers fascinating insight into improving inner health. 
by Rhonda Byrne
 

This lovely, hard-bound journal includes an introduction to how to journal daily about gratitude in your life. Written by Rhonda Byrne, author of 'The Secret', each day has an inspiring quote to help you record the many blessings in your life.

 
Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature by Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner
 

Winter is a great time to plan projects for the rest of the year. This guide will help with your ecological remodeling plans. Written by Carol Venolia (author of Healing Environments) and Kelly Lerner, it provides ideas and checklists that even a Building Biologist loves!


Upcoming Events
 
Read more about the events below on our website.
 
January 26, 1 to 4 PM: Treasure Mapping - Carol's Annual Vision Board Class
Location: New Hope Life Works, New Hope, PA
Details: Carol leads her annual vision board class just in time for the Chinese New Year.
 
January 31, 7 to 8 PM: Synergy Health & Healing Collaborative Center
Location: Plumsteadville, PA (5 minutes outside of Doylestown, PA)
Details: Carol talks about Feng Shui, changes for the new Chinese Year, and creating harmony.
 
February 5 - 13: Limited Appointments available
Location: South Florida and Tampa Bay
Details: Carol is available for Sacred Deisgn, Feng Shui and Bau-biologie™ consultations in southern Florida and the Tampa Bay area.
 
February 7, 6 to 8 PM:  American Women Society of CPAs
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details: Carol presents "Transform Your Workspace with Feng Shui."
 
February 20, 7 to 9 PM: Green Living Series  
Location: Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
Details: Four monthly talks at Northhampton College on applying healthy concepts from the inside out. Part 1: Green Living from the Inside Out. Future dates: March 19, April 16, May 21.
 
February 24, 10 AM to 4 PM: Winter Wellness Event
Location: Synergy, Plumsteadville, PA
Details: Carol will join other interdisciplinary healers at this day-long event.

March 6, 6:30-8:30 PM, Executive Women International Lehigh Valley Chapter
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Details: Carol presents "Creating Healthy, Safe, More Productive Work Environments."

March 29, 10 AM to 5 PM, Holistic Living Expo
Location: Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, Jamison, PA
Details: Join Carol and Synergy at a "Showcase of Regional Holistic Practitioners, Services and Products Dedicated to Renewable Living."

April 19-20: Building Biology Conference
Location: Nashville, TN
Details: Carol presents and serves as a panelist. Conference open to the public.

April 24, 6:30 to 8 PM:  Accessories, Etc.
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Details: Carol presents "Feng Shui, Personality and the 5 Elements."


Is Someone You Know Moving or Planning to Build?
If you or someone you know is getting ready to design, build or renovate a building, remember to include Feng Shui and healthy green building when planning. For information on how to incorporate these techniques, contact Carol Cannon or call toll-free 1-866-FEN-SHUI (336-7484).

About Carol Cannon Group
Carol Cannon Group offers Sacred Design, Feng Shui and Green Design/Building Biology consulting services to businesses and individuals interested in creating healthier, safer, more productive environments for work and living.  We serve locations in the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest United States and will travel anywhere else to you. We also offer professional speakers for your next conference or event. Contact us toll free at 1-866-FEN-SHUI or visit our Web site.

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