Archive for November, 2005

Winter Gardening

Sunday, November 27th, 2005

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 [...]

Feng Shui tips For Creating Harmony In Your Home

Monday, November 21st, 2005

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 [...]

Flowers!

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

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 [...]

The Importance of Water in your Environment

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

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 [...]

Meditation and You

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

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 [...]

Japanese Gardens, bridges and life transitions

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

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 [...]

Welcome to Spirit Earth Gardens!

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

I have wanted to do this for a very long time.
SpiritEarthGardens…it’s a name that came to me years ago. I believe it came out of my love of gardening, garden art, and the spiritual tug I feel every time my hands are in the earth. It’s that same Spirit I feel on the shores of [...]