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West Meets East© By Caroline Patrick BorNei Feng Shui is Alive and Well in the Bay Area!
I arrived at the Sacramento Airport on April 26th. The evening sunset was a beautiful welcome as I drove west toward Benicia. Memories of my daughter, who worked and lived in the Sacramento area for many years, came back. I smiled remembering all the fun times we shared. My firstborn is a wondrous woman with a brilliant mind one only hopes to experience. Her whit is priceless and she uses it like a pro. In fact I thought she would follow the dream of stage and screen, but she opted for other adventures. I passed a billboard and remembered the time she appeared on one of these huge signs, front and center, advertising one of America’s largest banks in the late 90’s. Her hobby of modeling made her happy while holding down full-time jobs in technology. She still doesn’t enjoy being a boss, but that is where my “little” girl shines. This little girl is now middle age living in the Chicago area, still overseeing a large number of employees! My mind wandered as I drove by the next few cities getting closer and closer to the water and the straits. The emerald green hills were equal in color to Ireland’s beauty.
It was a perfect day and I basked in the perfect weather and familiar freeways. The traffic was flowing and I found myself singing. A birthday party awaited me and my dear friend who always plans the perfect gatherings and takes me in when I need a place to stay. The next three weeks was scheduled with Feng Shui Consultations, workshops and play time. I have rarely given myself the privilege of seeing San Francisco, eating out, foot massages and impulsive trips, but this April I decided it was time. The time unfolded perfectly in the next few days and there were many exciting new memories to add to my internal “folder” which I will share with you in the Benicia Herald over the next few weeks.
Below are the notes taken from one of the first consultations, which is a large business near Fairfield. I hope these may trigger some “ah-ha” moments in your own businesses which could use some help. Though I do a lot of consulting by phone, it is nice to visit the sites and give Red Rice Blessings and other ceremonies such as curing predecessor Chi.
Thank you again California for your warm reception! Feng Shui is alive and well in the Bay Area. I appreciate the continued support of my old and new clients.
I will first list the corrections and cures that need to be made in order of importance:
1. Signage added with freeway exit number to your store which can be seen from the main road. 2. Solar lights placed in front and back of the store. I explained and drew the positions of the lighting placement on your floor plans and property lines. Think Las Vegas, this will give the Fame or Fire Element a boost. 3. Move the “dead” truck from the Wealth corner of the lot. Leaving it there blocks money coming and going to you. Big problem!!! Have it fixed or sell it. Looks like it needs tires and more. Clean up all the mud under the truck. 4. Move the washing machine from the $$$ corner. Symbolizes you have enough money to “wash” down the drain. Place the two other corrections we discussed for the shipping docks. A picture of fish (I’m painting Koi fish!) with some purple colors in the painting is another way to use art for cures and enhancements. 5. Mirrors bring money in the front door. Place them reflecting the road, which will “pull” the Chi from the traffic to you. This does not necessarily mean people, but orders from people. 6. Wrap the blocking pole with the material I suggested. Adding a fish tank or round-shaped water fountain at the base in the entry would be a good idea. 7. Place moving objects in the appropriate Guas or sections to invite movement. 8. A proper amount of “Fire” was added to jump start more business. 9. Go over the notes for the offices at work regarding the chairs, desks, etc. and last, but not least, go over the notes for your home. 10. Encourage your children with praise to get results. Shame never works, it only causes extended bitterness. Martial Arts would be good to learn concentration and the art of meditation for your son’s ambitions. He is not able to wear anything when wrestling but his mind can retain all that is needed to succeed. We talked about the colors and décor for his room to support his desires and strengthen his abilities. Green is the color of vibrant up-growing Chi. Bamboo plants give that quality. 11. Your daughter needs the same attention or she will resent her brother. I will send you a picture to place in the kitchen of your home or on a wall where the whole family will see it often. Maybe in the hallway upstairs, so all may be reminded to get along. It is of the Chinese Animal Zodiac, which I painted and was blessed by His Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yun to be used for this purpose.
These are some of the main things which need immediate attention to get money coming in. Please review all the notes to refresh your memory; such as trimming the tree at home in the Partnership and placing a solar light under it to uplift your relationship communication, and sleeping on certain colors for better health. Also, correct all the unusual walls with large or small mirrors to avoid unseen problems and buy the proper uplifting lights to balance the walls I marked on the Mapping Sheet.
I will be painting pictures for the frames I chose and can’t wait to see the results. It was lovely working with you again. Call if you have more questions: (503) 208-2960.
If you want an early bird price for our September 14th Trip to the Middle Kingdom of Tibet, please contact me before March 31st. We will start in China and cross over into Tibet mid-trip. This is a lifetime wish and it has manifested! Caroline Patrick BorNei is a certified Feng Shui Practitioner and a Red Ribbon Professional of The International Feng Shui Guild. Her abilities as a consultant and artist are widely known in the US and abroad. Caroline has completed over 5000 consultations for individuals, large and small businesses. Return clients appreciate the value of her suggestions both mundane and transcendental, providing support on multiple levels. As a college art instructor for many years, Caroline understands the power of color; its symbolism and the visual effect images have on individuals in their surroundings. Her home base is Portland, OR where she continues to write, teach, paint, do illustrations and give herbal medicine making classes. She is available for Feng Shui consultations; Feng Shui art consultant, advises builders, architects and mentors a few serious students. Call (503) 208-2960 or email caroline@fengshuiartistry.com. Any suggestions given in this column are only for entertainment. Please contact your physician for any medical or herbal advice or diagnosis. Caroline Patrick is not responsible for any misuse of her advice or suggestions. Caroline’s “West Meets East” weekly newspaper column can be read from archives on her website www.fengshuiartistry.com.
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