A common clutter question I hear is whether it’s better to have clutter sitting out or stored behind closed doors. Both affect us in different ways. Just like we have a conscious mind and a subconscious mind, we have conscious clutter (visual) and subconscious clutter (hidden).

Studies have shown that subliminal messages can boost self confidence on and off the field using positive visual images, words, or symbols. Of course, the same thing can happen with negative messages.

Is it possible that decluttering could lead to more than just a clearer, spacious home, but also towards enlighenment? 

Whether you are buying or renting, here are some feng shui tips to be aware of before you sign on the dotted line. 

After doing many interviews over the years on feng shui, I noticed that most interviewers wanted to hear the “magic pill” stories of feng shui. Stories where people met the person of their dreams the next day, won the lottery, or got a big job promotion. I do have those stories. But, instead, I will tell you how manifesting with feng shui really works. And it’s probably not what you think.  

Do you feel like your home is taking you over? Like you have no space, you can’t get ahead of things you need Marie Kondo on speed dial? If so, it’s time to reclaim your power and become the master of your domain. 

It’s that time of year. Christmas lights, family gatherings, mistletoe, Christmas parties, and…. Unwanted Gifts. We all get that uneasy feeling when we unwrap the fruitcake, the ceramic angel fairy, or fringed elbow-padded sweater, and have to pull off our best improv performance.

Whether you are a copyrighter, a blogger, a novelist, or anyone who puts intention behind words, you are a writer. Writing is one of the most alluring of all arts. It only takes pen and paper or a keyboard. It is immediately accessible to anyone at virtually anytime of the day, anywhere. So why is it so hard to sit down and just do it?  

If you’ve been through the ringer with decluttering, then the words release and let go may be permanent fixtures on your frontal cortex. You know the verbiage: If you no longer love it or it doesn’t spark joy, then it’s time to say adios.

The planet of love, beauty, and money turns retrograde on October 5th through November 16th giving us a chance to review our relationship with all things we value. Just like an investor needs to reassess a portfolio and perhaps move things around in accordance with fluctuations, this is your time to do that as well.

You may have done numerology for your birthdate or name, but what about your home? Every house has a soul and a personality as unique as its occupants. Beyond the blue shutters or soaring ceilings, your home has an energy that is expressed through numerology.

Feeling stuck? In a rut? Do you feel like you’re on your path, off your path, on a dusty road, or maybe just taking the scenic route? Are we constantly creating new paths like Robert Frost’s The Road Less Traveled or is there a well-defined paved road we planned before we got down here? Sometimes I think free will is our ego taking weird detours.

Your home should be your refuge from the world, not an emotional minefield. It should be the one place you recharge our batteries, not run you down. Here are some suggestions on what to look for and how to minimize the potential energy drains in your home.

Most people don’t think much about the energy they put on each morning as they get ready and take off into their day. But each article of clothing you put on, in addition to the accessories, plays a role in how you feel and therefore what you attract back to you.

At the core of all our wounding is worthiness. I don’t feel worthy. I don’t feel good enough. If you've done any sort of therapy or self-help modalities, you’ve most likely come across some attempt to address your unworthiness. I am worthy. I am enough. I’m proposing bypassing this language altogether. 

Manifestation refers to the process of turning ideas and thoughts into physical form. This is integral to being spiritual beings in physical form and for our inevitable evolutionary expansion.

Swedish Death Cleaning has been called the “morbid new decluttering trend” and the "latest lifestyle craze" according to news outlets. The latest book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, by Margareta Magnusson is the biggest trend to come out of Sweden since Swedish meatballs. 

If you’re wondering if your guy (or gal) is ready to take the next step in your relationship, I have everything you need to know.

Like yoga, feng shui improves functionality of a space, provides more support, promotes relaxation, creates a sanctuary, and allows for more stillness. Your home may come out looking much better as a result too. 

Because our home is so much a part of ourselves, it can be difficult to get perspective. It’s easy to let things accumulate over time without letting things go along the way. But when is too much too much?