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July 2014 -- "Success Stories"
Q: Does Feng Shui work? I’m ready to try it but my husband is skeptical about whether moving furniture or hanging something new on the wall can really make a difference.
A: This is my favorite question, because my clients’ success stories answer it for me. The stories I hear involve attracting the “Big 3” - wealth, harmony, and love.
Wealth
Jesse was experiencing financial difficulties so I suggested she buy a new red wallet to help attract wealth. Here's what she wrote:
I was worried about my business and my finances, so you suggested I hid a $100 bill in a new red wallet as a symbol of attracting more money. Immediately after, I signed two new clients and one recommended me to someone else, who also hired me. Since I got my red wallet I've felt more confident about my finances and know I’ll have plenty of money to buy whatever I need.
Harmony
When a mirror reflects something unappealing it symbolically doubles it. Leslie was feeling overwhelmed by the household chores that were distracting her from family time. Here's what she wrote:
After reading your book I noticed that when the bathroom door was closed, the mirror on the front reflected my laundry hamper and ironing board. No wonder I felt overwhelmed by piles of laundry to wash and iron. I moved the mirror and it worked. I still have laundry, but now I bring it into the family room and everyone helps fold. It’s become a time when the kids can talk about their day.
Love
Laura's L-shaped home was missing the Love Area. Divorced for many years, she was ready for a new relationship, and I explained how the missing area related to her missing love life. We marked the missing corner with a pair of red ceramic flowerpots. Here's what she wrote:
What an eye-opener when you pointed out my missing Love area. I couldn't stop telling people how it was the perfect metaphor for what was going on in my life. I planted red geraniums in the red planters and soon after that I met Mike. Really, I couldn't believe it. He is such a wonderful man and I already know that he’s the one.
A: This is my favorite question, because my clients’ success stories answer it for me. The stories I hear involve attracting the “Big 3” - wealth, harmony, and love.
Wealth
Jesse was experiencing financial difficulties so I suggested she buy a new red wallet to help attract wealth. Here's what she wrote:
I was worried about my business and my finances, so you suggested I hid a $100 bill in a new red wallet as a symbol of attracting more money. Immediately after, I signed two new clients and one recommended me to someone else, who also hired me. Since I got my red wallet I've felt more confident about my finances and know I’ll have plenty of money to buy whatever I need.
Harmony
When a mirror reflects something unappealing it symbolically doubles it. Leslie was feeling overwhelmed by the household chores that were distracting her from family time. Here's what she wrote:
After reading your book I noticed that when the bathroom door was closed, the mirror on the front reflected my laundry hamper and ironing board. No wonder I felt overwhelmed by piles of laundry to wash and iron. I moved the mirror and it worked. I still have laundry, but now I bring it into the family room and everyone helps fold. It’s become a time when the kids can talk about their day.
Love
Laura's L-shaped home was missing the Love Area. Divorced for many years, she was ready for a new relationship, and I explained how the missing area related to her missing love life. We marked the missing corner with a pair of red ceramic flowerpots. Here's what she wrote:
What an eye-opener when you pointed out my missing Love area. I couldn't stop telling people how it was the perfect metaphor for what was going on in my life. I planted red geraniums in the red planters and soon after that I met Mike. Really, I couldn't believe it. He is such a wonderful man and I already know that he’s the one.
