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Gifts from the Soul

Deb Swingholm — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:35:42 +0000

Today, I saw a picture of a wreath made by a friend of mine for her mother. Dozens of little red hearts were layered together in a circle, overlapping and spilling off the edges. Each heart was roughly sewn from felt or fabric, with sparkling beads, sequins and other trinkets adorning them here and there. It ...Read the Rest

Opening the Door for Your Intuition

Deb Swingholm — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:52:37 +0000

“Use your intuition.” I say this often when talking with clients about Feng Shui and creating Sacred Space. But, what does it mean, exactly? And, where do you start? Applying your intuition to create Sacred Space can be as simple as noticing the way a color, fabric, photo or piece of furniture makes you ...Read the Rest

Season of Letting Go

Deb Swingholm — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:57:20 +0000

Celebrating the seasons of the year and honoring the cycles of nature is a vital part of living in balance. Attuning our senses to the moods of the Earth helps us live in a sacred way, with purpose and awareness. We find ourselves now near the Autumn Equinox, as the Wheel of the Year moves ...Read the Rest

Cleaning Chaos

Deb Swingholm — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:34:39 +0000

by Deb Swingholm This year it looks as if my spring cleaning ritual will be a bit more thorough than usual. We have undertaken some major renovations and physical changes in our apartment. It just seemed time to take on some big projects we’d been considering. The biggest change: we are replacing the carpet in ...Read the Rest

Sacred Seasons

Deb Swingholm — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:35:07 +0000

by Deb Swingholm I find such joy in observing and discovering the magic that exists within the movements of the elements and the seasons. These cycles of the Earth and the moods of Nature are beautifully expressed in the Medicine Wheel, the Celtic Wheel of the Year and the Feng Shui Bagua. The Celtic Wheel ...Read the Rest

New Year Ritual

Deb Swingholm — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:11:43 +0000

by Deb Swingholm Honey, raisins and apples served to ensure a sweet future. Breads and cakes baked with coins inside to symbolize prosperity. House cleansing rituals purge the home of disharmony and bad luck. Firecrackers, drums and cymbals frighten away evil spirits. Each culture has its own timing and traditions that mark the ending of ...Read the Rest

The Smells of Christmas

Deb Swingholm — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:16:50 +0000

by Deb Swingholm One of my favorite things about Christmas-time is the way it smells. Think about pine branches, peppermint candy canes, pumpkin pie and other sweet delights, and you quickly understand the power and allure of scent. Here are a few simple ideas for creating festive fragrance in your home using natural sources: Candles Candles lend ...Read the Rest

Finding Wisdom in Darkness

Deb Swingholm — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:43:52 +0000

Following the seasons and honoring the cycles of nature is, I find, a vital part of living in balance. As we move towards winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth’s energy turns inwards and if we are in tune with the Earth, we, too, can experience a slowing, a stillness. Our own personal energy ...Read the Rest

Feng Shui Consultants Are Human Too

Deb Swingholm — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:01:57 +0000

It is human nature to want logical proof that something works. It is also human nature to procrastinate. And, as human beings, one of our best qualities is that we are exceedingly quick to adapt. These traits can often become the challenges we face when it comes to implementing feng shui cures and enhancements… We ...Read the Rest

Feng Shui and “Beautiful Money”

Deb Swingholm — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:38 +0000

Yesterday, I went to the local market here in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and had an interesting Feng Shui experience. The market is a trove of Feng Shui eclecticism and as I walk along, shopping at the various stalls, I always watch for brightly decorated altars, unusual good luck charms and other Thai variations of Feng ...Read the Rest