02/23/06

A Feng Shui Newsletter # 1

  While Feng Shui is currently the most popular form of analysis for the energies created by our environment, it is not the only one.

Many cultures throughout the ages have studied and incorporated similar principles for harmonious living  -  the Native American teepee, with its round shape and double walls, creates a spontaneous vortex which releases unwanted energies … the Medieval practice of hanging shields on the corners of the walls negates stagnation and induces movement … the use of stained glass brings the power of light and color to temples and churches - all of these are ways in which Mankind has positively manipulated their environment to create specific / desired energies.

 In this series of articles we will explore Feng Shui and other spiritual disciplines of Energy Analysis, and discuss effective methods that create harmony and positive change, both in our environment as well as in our lives.

 In its most basic form Energy is either: 

Stagnant unmoving, blocking, restrictive, passive.

Excessive overwhelming, rushing, over-stimulating, domineering.

Depleting through a visible or invisible drainage of energies  -  these become a direct threat to our physical and emotional health.

Fragmented where the connective movements from one aspect of our environment / life to the next are missing or inappropriate  -  these create confusion, isolation, unbalances, distress.

Inappropriate where the external choices do not match our internal / true self  -  these are

facades and untruths, forcing us live in a state of limitation and disempowerment, promoting illusion and delusion.

Harmonious where there is a spontaneous flow, an ease of movement, beauty and gracious living  -   these energies nurture us in all aspects of our lives, creating a higher state of health, wealth, success and well-being.

Before we can move towards a correct analysis we have to understand that each solution has to reflect our true personality, separate from the needs of our environment  -  this  implies     spending time looking at our gifts and qualities, aspirations and desires, comforts and life-     style … for each of us is different and each treatment has to be tailored to our specific needs  -  to do otherwise will be to simply follow technique and not realize our highest potential.

 Over the next weeks and months we will guide you through a complete process so that you can transform your life and achieve a higher state of balance, fulfillment and harmony  -  and here is were it begins …

 You have to rediscover who you are, what energies you were born with, your inner gifts and life’s purpose.

 This has nothing to do with your current job, state of health, passions or traumas … the answer lies in your earliest youth, somewhere around the ages of 5, 6 or 7  -   at this point the true you was emerging, yet unmarred by society and life. 

Your likes and dislikes, the games you played, the things that brought laughter to your lips … all these were the true reflections of your inner being …

 For any changes to be effective you MUST unveil this inner being, because all your traumas, all your limitations, all your blockages and unfulfilled desires … all these stem from this point.

 So, if you chose to follow it, this is your first assignment:

 Spend time contemplating your earliest years  -  look at photographs, talk to your relatives (we understand that they will not have an objective view of yourself, yet they may give you an    insight on some missing memories), think about your earliest aspirations and desires no matter how silly they may appear to your grown up mind, they still contain valuable information.

Write out your gifts and abilities, even if these have never been trained or explored ...

Consider impossible vacations around the world and the qualities they would nurture in you ...

List activities / jobs you would do if money was not important (make believe you have won the biggest lottery in the world ... now how would you occupy your time, and why ?) …

What are the most important things you want to achieve / do in this life ?  and why ? …

Finally, for this is just one life, passing through our experience as Spirit, how would you want to be remembered by friends and family ?  What legacy would you want to leave behind  ?

 After you have completed all this, consider what went wrong  -  how has your experience of life created limitations and blockages to these desires … who and what has hurt you … what have you given up  -  and why ?  What stresses you ?  and do you have any negative patterns that keep repeating in your life  ?  

What are you willing to do to change any of it  -  this is very important -  and list, in order of priority, what you want to achieve first.

 Any change will induce movement, and eventually all others will follow … but the first choice is important  -  it is the inspiration that will lead us through the challenges of this transformation and re-birth.

 We encourage you to complete this assignment as fully as possible -  for no change is possible if we do not know who we are.

 In the next few weeks more information will be given, in the meanwhile if you have any   questions you can contact us through this web site and we will do our best to answer your   queries. 

Until then, flow in harmony,

Authored by

Mario C. Veo

The Wandering Taoist 

Paula T Miriani

Paula's Biography:

    Paula T Miriani has studied both Western Metaphysics and modern health and fitness techniques, and has over 20 years of experience helping people and animals with their personal and spiritual issues. A “party psychic” from a young age as well as a serious student, she holds a B.A. from the University of Kansas and has studied with renowned psychics and animal communicators throughout the United States. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, a Personal Fitness Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, and has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Paula likes to combine her experience in these disciplines to help others with their own personal growth.