West Meets East©

By Caroline Patrick BorNei

Feng Shui Cures? Crystals Top the List!

Today more than ever our Planet could use some help. Feng Shui offers several ideas. Feng Shui, or the balance of Wind and Water, began over 5000 years ago in India. When trade routes were opened between China and India, scholars of these two ancient countries began to compare notes on living in harmony with nature. Land, crops, villages, people’s health and how humans visually and emotionally respond to their surroundings, were found to be the most important keys to productive survival. By analyzing the shape, layout of the doors, windows and furniture alignment in a living space, they were able to determine Yi of a place.

Yi translates as “wish,” “will” and “intention,” and represents both the intangible and intuitive aspects of Feng Shui. It is a vital part of Feng Shui as “cures” are part of this unseen energy placement, which is thought to overcome barriers and blockages in the land, home and body. The other side of Yi is called Sying. Sying, translated literally as “form” or “appearance,” encompasses the tangible and external element and experience of our environment. So, together, Sying and Yi work together on a physical and metaphysical level to positively adjust both environmental and human Chi.

Well, if you aren’t confused by now, I am. Understanding this application is necessary for a consultant. We must feel and see at the same time and learn to be intuitive after many years of experience. As a practitioner I have applied many Yi cures to homes, such as a round-faceted crystal, lifting and sending spirals of unseen energy in circular spiral motions. When hung in particular Guas or areas, they restore vital Chi to the aspect of that Gua, such as wealth, respect, family, marriage, or health, or they will energize career opportunities.

Make sure it is of good quality. Each facet is imbued with every color of the rainbow. Colors are healing, supportive and life changing. Each color has a meaning, a vibration, a musical note and the power to change the Chi of a place and the people in that place. I have witnessed many changes when using this magical round-faceted cure. I could give you thousands of examples of people who have benefited from such a seemly small correction. From testimonials of CEO’s business turnarounds to helping with a pet’s behavior problem, the crystal is one of the easiest, yet most powerful cures. I would like to share a simple story of such change.

One day a very successful businesswoman called my office in a dither! Her life was out of control. She was scattered and talking a mile a minute. Her story was unique. She and her husband had built their dream house. Feeling there was an emergency brewing, I went straight to her home. Since the couple’s styles were completely different, it was decided each would design one half of the dwelling. His side was oblong and normal looking, while her half was disjointed with slanted walls, ceilings and bedrooms. They had five children and a fulltime nanny. Two children had undiagnosed illnesses and the property’s water well was condemned. Seeing that this was a structure out of control, I knew it would take more than one visit. I gifted them with a large 50mm crystal and hung it over the dining table. This act alone helped to balance the problem until I could get to the depth of situation. That night the woman called to report sanity seemed to be restored and her five-year-old child who watched me hang the crystal asked if I could come back tomorrow so things would still feel better. From the mouths of babes!

Note: Caroline Patrick BorNei (pronounced Bornay) is Caroline's Chinese name give to her by her Master Teacher His Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yin.

Traveling is in full swing for fall of 2008. August traveling to OKLAHOMA, September 17-October 1st, teaching ARIZONA Workshops in Watercolor, Oil Painting and Feng Shui including a visit to Diamond Mountain Buddhist University, ALSO a workshop on Feng Shui in Phoenix...November BOSTON, teaching in NEW YORK 1st week and KANSAS CITY. 2nd week.... REDDING, CALIFORNIA the 1st week of December workshop on Feng Shui. CHINA TOUR MARCH 2009 WITH CAROLINE, SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 1^st. For schedules & contact info go to www.fengshuiartistry.com

Please consult your physician for physical problems as this article only gives ideas and suggestions. Caroline is not responsible for anyone using these suggested plants or advice for cures or healing any problem either medical or Feng Shui claims. This column and article is for entertainment only. Please seek help from a qualified physician, naturopath, herbalist or other certified person for treatment.