Japanese Garden Lights bring tranquillity to your garden and peace to your body and mind
by Angus Charlton
For centuries the Japanese have believed that lighting both in the garden and home has a direct effect on ones levels of stress. To some of us this may seem like an old wives tale, but the Japanese assure [...]
All of us are so busy these day that we rarely take time to take care of ourselves. While time is certainly an issue…I believe that space may be more of a concern. Think about this…whenever there is an empty space or room on your schedule, it gets filled with something you need to [...]
Create An Inner Sanctuary: Great for Beginners to Advanced
By Daniella Breen
Stress and anxiety seem to be the health issues we are dealing with these days. So many people dealing with too much work, too many bills, not enough peace and quiet. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get away, to a beautiful place of [...]
For years when I’ve pondered the idea and meaning of SpiritEarthGardens, what always comes up for me is something Zen like. I happen to love green tea, in particular Genmai-cha. Hmm, I think it’s time to pull out my tea set and indulge.
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Tea, Spirituality and The Japanese Tea Ceremony: An Interview with Michael Ricci
By Terry [...]
by Barbara Ellis
As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly, all is not lost for gardening with some great ideas on bringing a piece of your garden indoors and creating a winter garden.
Studies have shown that as the year progresses the less sunlight and more dreary days we have, the more depressed we [...]
Ten Feng Shui tips For Creating Harmony In Your Home
By Dean Erickson
Feng Shui is the ancient art of placement. Physical belongings, such as furniture, candles, photographs, are arranged in specific ways so as to increase your home’s harmony thereby enhancing your life.
According to ancient Chinese beliefs correct Feng Shui arrangements channel the Chi energy [...]
I’ve always found flowers to be a vital part of my environment. The first time I bought some, for myself…it was as if a whole new world opened up. Since then, if I don’t have flowers growing that I can bring in, I stop and buy some for the house. It makes everyday special.
And even [...]
Growing up, I remember a song called “Still Waters Run Deep†(the artist escapes my memory at the moment). There were two versions of the song and I loved them both. Though I did not realize it at the time, they were quite meditative to me.
I’ve always found peace, a sense of being grounded [...]
I’ve just finished my meditation practice for the day in a nearby park. The weather and temperature were near perfect for an October evening.
My body now feels relaxed from head to toe. I was practicing the Falun Dafa exercises that so many have gained similar and greater benefits from.
As I sit here with this totally [...]
I recently read an article on Japanese Gardens and bridges. I happen to love the serenity I experience whenever I visit a Japanese Garden. And I love the metaphor of bridges…not just in the garden, but the bridges of our lives.
Garden bridges, and plants appropriately placed are equivalent to life transitions…they take us from here [...]