Day 3 - My Real Feng Shui Journal - Road Blocks Already?

Feng Shui learner hits road blocks? Isn't there a feng shui cure for that?

All kidding aside, I am still scattered as in keeping my home organized, feeding all living things within sight, watching Ellen, etc.

I will do better tomorrow. Today I am absorbing the simplicity of the order of the 5 elements. I stopped painting feng shui cures when I learned that there were 3 cycles and I could be creating more harm than good.

I went to a memorial today for a family member and wore the yin yang symbol necklace belonging to Haley (granddaughter for those of you who don't know) and the pastor presiding over it kept looking at it and I don't know if he meant to do it or not but he started talking about opposites in this world and how they play an important part in the quality of our lives. Hmmm!

Less road blocks tomorrow because I say so...!

You Can Choose Your Challenges!

The Yin Yang symbol tells me I can choose my challenges.

I totally see that what I choose to face today defines what I will face tomorrow.

In every moment I have choices that will change what I am challenged with tomorrow.

Even tomorrow I can change what I want to take on as my challenge of the moment = yin yang.

Nothing to worry about...it will all come about eventually for me, for everyone. Opposites are always moving to bring and to take.

So now I ask my self to decide what to do now...paint, read feng shui book, or work toward feng shui certification? In this moment I am going to lay down a blank canvas and see what I have learned today and what I will choose to challenge for later...


Decision
Focus
Adjust
Accept
Let go

This is what I have learned today for sure...I can choose my challenge!

Slideshow of My Feng Shui Art

My Feng Shui Art Painting Attracts Wealth!

(Closeup of copper medallion)

SHOW ME THE MONEY! This is what we are really thinking, isn't it! If feng shui brings luck then we would be crazy to turn our backs on it.

Let me try to explain what this piece is designed to accomplish other than being a piece of contemporary art:

• Let's say, you need to strengthen the Wood feng shui element in a specific area of the home or office. Besides the obvious step of bringing more Wood energy (with plants, wood decor items, colors green and brown, etc), you will also focus on bringing more of the Water element because it nourishes the Wood. A space with concrete floors and upholstered furniture would be a good space to visualize as an example.
• Blue and black are the colors that are associated with the element water. The color black is associated with career and life paths and in turn, with skills and knowledge. When it is used in combination with metals, it has an especially strong association with money or income. Black is the color of power and emotional protection.
• Blue, a color with yin energy, is calm and soothing. This color reflects love and as such, it has a great significance in its use. The use of blue brings about healing and relaxation. Blue can create an air and resultant feeling of trust and peace. In the beliefs of feng shui, blue is associated with exploration and adventure.
• The green (wood element) patina forming organically on the copper introduces the notion of evolution of the wood as a result of the metal.
  
• The stripes supporting the metal sculpture represent the other elements bringing harmony and balance to the piece as a whole, ensuring success.
• The size of the painting (4'x5') lets it hang alone ensuring the positive flow of chi it is meant to create. When looking at it, the observer is instantly reminded of the good luck it brings and influenced by its intentions.
• The Chi created by the painting is felt in the space without looking at it. This also supports and encourages the success of its intention which is to bring wealth and balance to those who observe it.

Oh, did I mention this is one of my most recent paintings? I am very proud of it.