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West Meets East© By Caroline Patrick
Feng Shui Mentoring Student's Relationship Lessons The Art of Placement called Feng Shui, which is loosely translated as Wind and Water (when wind and water are in balance in your home and the environment, prosperity comes to visit). For those of you who are compelled to study Feng Shui, my Customized Mentoring Program is a way to learn advanced techniques. These techniques have a varied range of interest, from proper home design to health issues created from poorly designed sections in the house, to land shapes and forms. Spaces are very limited, as I like working (almost) one on one. This study is done via email and phone. This email came from one of my students. I would like to share my response to her concerning recovery from situations. As humans, I feel we come to this planet to learn. It is not a Disneyland type of existence for everyone, but how you respond to unexpected events gives a clue to your "special call to duty-Earth mission." We are here to be of service, using experiences we encounter daily as the classroom, and human talents to solve those problems. Is this easy? Of course not! This is why life can be very hard at times. Just as soon as you think you have a handle on things, your reaction to events and people can blow anger out of the water once again, for you to review! Personally, that little voice in my head begins the irritable chant, "Do you get it yet? Do you get it yet?," etc. You know progress is being made when (1.) you find yourself listening; (2.) you find yourself observing, with mouth closed; (3.) you feel yourself "seeing" the situation unfold like a movie by just watching; (4.) you look at someone you once loved and now hate, and that hate dissipates immediately before your eyes and magically turns to compassionate love. Understanding their pain allows you to detach and freedom is your reward; (5.) anger is replaced by peace and joy. Do you feed the fire or redirect your action? Moving to new locations is a challenge, but this Feng Shui student is in a life-changing pattern. She is 48 years old has separated from her partner after several years of unhappiness and is now reacquainting herself with herself. Women give all of themselves in relationships and then get angry when they are left to fix everything and make it better. Control is a very demanding and depilating addiction. To reclaim your being is very difficult. Being alone, after many years of being a couple, takes time to readjust and realign personal energy. It can be exhilarating one moment and the next minute depression can confuse the brain. The floor plan of a place can be supportive or deplete strength, mind, body and soul. She is on her second apartment within a very short period of time, but gathered the strength to try again. The floor plan seemed correct when she sent it via email, but she failed to tell me her apartment was over the Laundromat for the whole complex. Too much Water draining her Chi and more! Hi Caroline, I hope you've been able to relax since you got back from your trip. I see that the Post Office delivered my package to you yesterday. It was supposed to get there sooner - I apologize for the lateness. I have been in moving mode for the last week. I decided to take the other apartment at the same complex. Even though I'm still getting things situated and I'm kind of exhausted, it already feels like it's worth the effort to have made the move. The other apartment was just what I needed to help me complete the separation and to start creating my independent life. It also helped me to find out some things that work and don't work for me like the laundry room, the narrow stairs, the noise and vibration below me, etc. The new apartment is also cooler, quieter, in better condition, has a better parking space, better view, and so on. I feel like the Feng Shui changes I made in the first apartment with your help have been instrumental in opening up new opportunities, this being one of them. It's now time for the next phase of creating my new life and I believe my new apartment number 1 will be conducive to new beginnings. My intention is to be here about 3-6 months and then move again (probably out of this area). During this time, I want to focus a lot of energy on getting my financial situation in better shape, on letting go of past attachments and on nurturing myself physically and emotionally (including strengthening my sense of self-worth). I also want to start creating new work for myself. You have already given me a lot to work with and I will definitely be creating a treasure chest. I'll be thinking of other questions and will email them to you before our session. Thanks for all your help and patience. Hi to you, here is another "separation story" to learn from. I have a friend who wanted to leave for years. Her husband was terribly abusive, physically and mentally, to both her and their children. She finally got the courage to put back a few dollars from grocery money and after a couple of years had about $2,500 put away. Even though my friend was emotionally drained, sick from the constant toxic low energy of the house, she pulled herself together to make the escape. Her hidden bags and a few things for the kids were packed and ready to go that night. Relatives from both sides of the family were not supportive of any break-up. "What will the neighbors think," was the cry from the '50s and '60s, and continues today in most of the world. She was on her own. That morning as she went downstairs, her husband was in his chair and hadn't left for work yet. This was very strange, as he was well known for be a good worker. Knowing her plan might be in jeopardy, she asked him why he was still at home and not at work. He didn't reply... he was dead! He was only 40-something and she had two children to raise. You can imagine the scene that unfolded: guilt, relief, crying fits, sleeping binges, sorrow and remorse. He was her childhood sweetheart. What a mess. But it was finally over. Fear turned into depression, mourning followed at what "might have been," if only this, if only that. She could go deeper into the spiral or learn how to turn this tragic experience into compassion. Personal trauma can take a lifetime of studying and understanding the big "why me." After many years, she realized this was her husband's gift to her. Her life is now is not even remotely similar to the past. Feng Shui came into her life along the way, and she has learned every phase of this science. Those of us who choose to stay too long in a downward spiral create a deep sickness within. Chaos distorts every thought, every word, every action, and every response. Her life changed in that moment, and she let God guide her step by step to her purpose. Many people never recover from these situations; others choose to do the internal work instead of dying a living death. The latter is the hardest. Don't be hard on yourself, you are doing great. I can say I know what you are going through; this allows me to use this experience as a tool, teaching others how to get through it, and most importantly, use this experience as a spring board. If you wallow in it, it is a living death. You chose not to, instead you put everything on the line and are using Feng Shui to spring board forward. The Universe will always support the correct movement. Everything I have done recently, from brushing my teeth to calling people who are in my mind or plugging in new fountains, I am on target. Glancing at the clock, it will say 1:11, 2:22, 3:33 or 12 noon or 12 midnight! This is total conformation that the angels and guides are assisting my progress. I started a cure yesterday which is very complicated and takes a lot of dedication. It is very hard to get and the cost is high, so I am doing it faithfully with full visualization, mantras and mudras. I have waited until I had the proper time to finish it. So use your cures and mantras, especially the Heart Sutra Mantra. "Gatay, Gatay, Para Gatay, Para Sam Gatay, Bodhi Swaha." This means, "Open, Open the Gates to my Heart, so I may be one with God." You can't go wrong with the energy this one will raise you to. Good luck and dedication with your Treasure Box.
Caroline lives in the Northwest Region of the US, called The Puget Sound in Washington State. She is a Feng Shui Practitioner, writer, author and artist. She gives workshops in Feng Shui, Elements of Art; private mentoring for serious students lectures and writes for newspapers. She combines teaching and traveling to other locations, here and abroad. Her 2008 schedule includes workshops and classes in Washington State, Oregon, Northern California, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina. She is available speaking, teaching and consultations. Currently her illustrations for a children’s book entitled “The Six Paramitas” have been delivered to the client for publication. “It is based on characters designed on the universal prayer OM, MA, NE, PAD, ME, HUM and is the most delightful and precious assignment I have ever done.” If you want to know more about the book or the creations, please contact Caroline.
WHAT IS CUSTOMIZED FENG SHUI MENTORING?
· It is for those wishing to study with me privately, with the experience of over 5,000 consultations. ONE ON ONE, starting where YOU need to start. · A six-month commitment is required. · A monthly mentoring date is scheduled for your convenience. · Study packets are personalized containing Feng Shui information, YOU choose to study. Email is not necessary but is a valuable asset for quick questions and answers. · This material contains current material from my Master Teacher which he calls "secret of secret"!
Please visit www.fengshuiartistry.com and click on www.moongateschool.com for current local and out-of-state class schedules in Feng Shui, Art and Medicine making with Herbs. Caroline is available for teaching, speaking engagements, art illustration and Chi-Enhancing Artwork.
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. Caroline Patrick BorNei
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