West Meets East©

By Caroline Patrick

Connect Earth To Heaven's Energy Via Helpful People

My week started out calm enough, but soon it was obvious that unseen energies were at play. When you awake “the dragon,” watch out for the results. It began innocently enough, I spent considerable time writing out my intentions for the year, placing them in a good-size silver container, which could be call an ice bucket of sorts, bought for the special purpose of putting my New Year’s wishes, ideas and prayers into a Metal type of vase. I flicked on the switch which turned on a light above the vase. Using light in Feng Shui is one way to activate space. I now had connected Heaven and Earth with my new requests. Heaven protects me from myself many times, as not all my prayers and intentions go “my way” but the ways of Heaven. Every few months I go through these written ideas and throw away things that didn’t manifest. It is interesting for you to see how the universe protects us, as you discard those old ideas. Let go and let God, is always a good way of explaining how to get from A to Z, as sometimes letting go can take you a better way through the faith of the unknown.

The phone began to ring with new clients and students. “I heard you were giving painting classes in an unconventional way,” the voice began. “I have seven more people if you would give classes,” she continued. I didn’t remember telling anyone directly and asked her where she had heard about me. “My friend who met you at the Ford agency said you were an artist.” My mind zipped backwards to one of those defining moments! “Oh, yes,” I said, remembering the morning I showed up at the dealers for an EARLY morning appointment, only to find out I was in the wrong town! My mind raced back to that day. Early morning is not my best time, but I needed to have the oil changed, and they graciously told me I was in the wrong place, but they would be glad to squeeze me in! Ugh ... I immediately began lecturing myself on the benefits of being flexible and how “there are no accidents,” and I would probably meet someone whom I needed to meet. Sure, sure, sure, I chanted as I took the only seat left in the large room. “Oh fun,” I complained to myself. Not wanting to be sociable at this early hour, I sat with my back to all the other people waiting for their cars to be serviced. I began reading a magazine, making myself invisible to the world, when I heard the words, “Art lessons.” I kept reading, then again the words, “art lessons.” Talking to myself, I heard “don't respond, don't respond, don't respond, mind your own business.” “Three times is a charm,” they say. Finally I perked up my listening device and tuned into the conversation. The first woman was discussing teachers and prices and the second was giving her experiences with teachers.

Suddenly the service manager entered the crowded room and walked over to the women, “Mrs. So-and-So, your vehicle is done.” Goodbyes were heard and the second lady left. Of course, now I couldn’t behave any longer and took a chance to talk art with another willing artist, and the rest became history. As word traveled, the energy of my note in the vase expressing the willingness to give art classes began manifesting. Now I was in touch with eight people who wanted me to teach them art in a different way. “We want you to show us how you move energy with the paint.” “Okay,” I responded, and so the class will start on March 8

^th for six weeks.

A second wave of new energy came in the way of Water. Within the same week more contacts came, and I will be taking Feng Shui students on Water to a San Juan Island called Lopez for onsite consultations. Did I mention removing clutter is “a given” for releasing old ideas, ways and things. Two weeks ago I began going through stored papers and items from the Shoppe I had owned in Benicia, California. This action created a new action and moved me to where I needed to be for Helpful People to come into my new life.

The ancient Art of Placement called Feng Shui assigns nine aspects to your dwelling or business floor plan, giving equal housing to the aspects of ourselves, such as Career moves, Family and Friends, Learning more or Knowledge, Marriage, Fun or creative time, our Children, Heaven and Help and our Health. Most ancient civilizations understood the geomancy of the land and its connection to the heavens. Many of Earth’s civilizations have left written and visual remains of sacred knowledge in the form buildings, special cathedrals, land sites, sacred mountains and rivers, and the innate passion of mankind to be one with the Creator.

Our planet contains millions of lay lines which crisscross the earth. These energy patterns join man with the Heavens. Traveling or living in these special places directly connects your body, mind and sprit to Earth and Sky. Meditation is another way for journeying to sacred spots without physically traveling to the area. For myself, when possible, I love to see, feel, smell and visually see the actual sacred space. I’ve lived in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and California, which had over 700 separate Indian tribes as late as the 1800s. Traveling through out the southern United States, visiting Mexico, Canada, Ireland, China and Alaska, has given me a direct experience of the land’s relationship to the heavens.

The Helpful People and Travel section of your home, which is located to the immediate right room of your house, garage, office, bedroom or maybe kitchen is the Gua or section of the home dedicated to the action of Heaven. Several ways to bring this energy into your home is using items which remind you of this action. A picture of angels, a bulletin board with business cards of people around the world who could help your business, or an altar to those who have already passed on, which are helping you from beyond. A gray colored fax machine or picture of sailing boats denoting your desire to travel and a framed world map are some other suggestions for this area.

Using this area or front yard of a home attaches you to the “river” of life, or the dragon’s intertwining shape which resembles a gentle or violent connection to the world. Gentle could be described as a quiet street with not much traffic and violent volcanoes or freeway in your backyard. Neither is good or bad, but align you with your nature. I personally prefer both. A Zen type garden, a gathering spot for family and friends to set and interact is a good thing! Taking chances and peaceful surroundings are my type of energy. A similar type of person might live on a earthquake fault line. If a quake does come you could either be injured, die or be in the right place at the right time to save someone who needs rescuing. I have lost most of my possessions, a home and my new car in a flood, so I have learned that life goes on and your only mission in this Earth lesson is to be of service! So now I am willing to take chances after several major experiences. Maybe your service to mankind can be accomplished by sitting in a chair. Only you know your passion. Make it work!

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Caroline Patrick, Feng Shui consultant/practitioner, teacher/speaker, Feng Shui artist and writer, lives in the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington. Her weekly newspaper article called WEST MEETS EAST is a popular Feng Shui advice column. She enjoys answering your questions, when possible. Some questions will be chosen for publication with the permission from the reader. Enjoy her new 5 Element attached-folding cards which can be used as a Feng Shui enhancement or correction in any space. Larger prints of several selected paintings are also available. For consultations, speaking/teaching engagements and art evaluations contact her at caroline@fengshuiartistry.com or visit her websites at www.fengshuiartistry.com and www.moongateschool.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.