Clutter & Feng Shui - August 2 Feng Shui Friday

Feng Shui Friday

August 2, 2013

Greetings!

Happy August Feng Shui Friday. How did it get to be August...already? Our granddaughter goes to second grade next week...already. Thankfully, for those of us who live in Colorado we have several more months of beautiful weather so we can continue our summer activities, farmer's markets, and outdoor adventures.

This week I'm wrapping up the 'clutter basics' with what feng shui has to do with it. As I helped my friend finish the garage sale and empty (almost) her mother's home, she was reduced to tears with the feeling "that a weight has been lifted" and a feeling of lightness. That's clearing clutter the feng shui way.

Feng Shui Tip of the Week

Everything is Connected. What's going on in your environment is a direct reflection of what's happening to you inside--mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. Everything we hold on to, what we display and how we decorate, color choices, and even how we dress is directly related to what we believe about who we are and where we're going. And the energy of our belief shows up literally in our homes and offices. By consciously changing even one thing--one color, moving a piece of furniture, or letting go of things you do not love, use or need--you can create results.

Energy Zapper. As I mentioned last week, clutter is an energy zapper. Anything you have in your space that you do not love, use or need remains energetically attached to you, requiring your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual attention 24/7 and keeping you from living light. Start detaching yourself from things, possessions, to-do's, 'just in case' stuff and see if you don't begin to feel the weight lifted.

Past vs. Future. Create space for New. Past stuff holds energy--good, sad, neutral. Take a look around your space and find anything that does not hold great energy for you, keeps you in the past, brings up sad memories. It's important to remember where we came from but not at the expense of where we're going. Create some open space, a clean surface or tabletop, an empty corner, or an empty basket or bowl. Then imagine how you want to fill that space with new job opportunities, new friends, new adventures, more time, and more energy. One of my faithful readers, Joanne in Washington, wrote to say, "I am taking my clutter clearing to a new level as I get to mid-year. So much has changed. I know who I am. I have room for the good stuff. I realize I am preparing for my next job, so I need to be ready. Just like a baseball player waiting for the call to go to the Major League." Congratulations, Joanne. Why not join her and make room for your call?

This week set a deliberate intention of getting unstuck, or inviting change, or encouraging something different in your life by simply altering anything in your space and see what happens.

Until Next Week

Wishing you Simplified Interiors

Kathie Seedroff

Mark Your Calendar for Happenings, Events

and Classes

Denver Tech Center-Colorado Business Women

Wednesday, August 14

11 a.m. Networking

11:30a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch and Program

Maggiano's DTC -

Register here

Add some new feng shui energy with art at the Affordable Arts Festival - Littleton, August 25. Shop for creations offered by more than 115 artists at Arapahoe Community campus. 303.330.8237

Join me for Networking and Holiday

Feng Shui Tips

Wednesday, November 13

6:30-9 p.m.

Castle Rock (specific location info to follow)

We're headed into the Holidays and Feng Shui can help. Using the principles of this ancient 'art of placement' you can create more excitement or less stress or a balance of both with the key principles and essential tools that make feng shui simple, fun, and inexpensive. You will leave with a better understanding of what feng shui is and how it works. Then, using tips and ideas from her book Hey! It's Feng Shui Friday, Kathie will send you home with three easy ways to immediately create good feng shui and set the stage for Happy Holidays the feng shui way.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Any tips or advice you'd like to share regarding your journey in clutter clearing and letting go? I'd love to consider your stories or tips in my new book. Call 303.947.7790 or email me.

Conquering Clutter: The First Step to Downsizing

Sunday, January 26, 2014

9-10:30 a.m.

St. Andrews Methodist Church

Whether you're looking for a simpler lifestyle, downsizing to a smaller home, or determining what keepsakes to hand down, conquering clutter is the first step. Come learn why conquering clutter is more than just getting rid of stuff; it's about letting go of what no longer serves you--body, heart, mind, and spirit--and making 'room' for inspiration, possibilities, and opportunities. We'll explore why it's hard to let go, steps to get started, and motivational tools and resources to keep going. Make this the New Year to get in the spirit and conquer your clutter.

Change your Life, Home and Office one week at a time

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