This page has a random collection of my feng shui ideas, interpretations, and cures.

Nearly all of my knowledge was gained from the teachings of Karen Rauch Carter, professional feng shui consultant and author. Please see the bottom of this page for details on how to find her work. I highly recommend (and admire) her!

WHAT TO DO:

Discard, donate, recycle, or repair items that are faded, broken, worn, chipped, peeling, etc.

 

SUNCATCHER

I had painted this suncatcher who-knows-how-many years ago and recently noticed that it was looking a little worn. To me, it represented my search for a partner... NOT something I wanted to be going downhill! Or maybe it just meant we're both getting older, who knows. I could have repainted it but opted to throw this one away.

APRIL 2023

SEPTEMBER 2024

 

WHAT NOT TO DO:

Keep things that are broken, dangerous, unused, or otherwise in disrepair.

Notice the extra hazard of sharp edges on the flower dish.

 

FENG SHUI BOX

Here's the green box I keep my feng shui cure stuff in (like red nail polish, mini mirrors, & crystals). Notice the broken dish, unused glue sticks, a single milk cap ring, newspapers (think "old news"), and general messiness. The two red and black things are ladybug solar lights that used to be in the front yard, which to me represented finding a new love... until one had the stem break off. Also, they quit working. None of these are messages I want to send out to the Universe!

 

WHAT NOT TO DO:

Keep things that, "You might need or use someday," especially when in mass quantities.

Exceptions might be: Keeping a small amount or keeping individual items that are infrequently used but crucial when needed (e.g., special tools).

 

                    BEFORE                                            DURING                                                AFTER

THE TWISTY TIE BAG

Somehow I accumulated a ton of twisty ties over the years. "What if I need them? They're only taking up a small bag!" After trying to locate the right one and then extricating it from the others became a headache, I decided to downsize. 

 

WHAT NOT TO DO:

Keep things that you don't really like or love.

(and things that are damaged, see above)

THE HALLOWEEN CROW (RAVEN??)

This little guy was a gift from a relative. He's actually pretty cute, but for some reason I didn't like him much. (Wait, now I'm doubting my choice, heh!). I wasn't tripped up by any sentimental value. Did I also mention his hat had separated from his head, and stuffing was coming out? I decided to repair the hat with hot glue (which worked), and I donated him. I liked the idea of someone else seeing him and being delighted to take him home. : )

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Feng Shui:

I am so thankful to Karen Rauch Carter, professional feng shui consultant, healthy-lifestyle designer, educator and best-selling author, whose teachings have helped me improve my life in amazing ways. Nearly 100% of my knowledge of basic feng shui principles and strategies is derived from Karen's work. I particularly love her stance of "leaving things alone" that are already working and her suggestion to follow our own guidance if something feels off.

Karen's methods, publications and more can be viewed on her website at: karenrauchcarter.com