NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005
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 "YOUR WELL-BEING ON-THE-JOB: TOOLS AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU LOOK FORWARD TO GOING TO WORK!" at the University of British Columbia Health Symposium 2005 See Class Handouts Info & Participants' Testimonials |
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You worked hard to get where you are but the sense of career dissatisfaction and a strange sense of loss is becoming harder to neglect.The demands on your time are intense, and you are sure this is how success comes - with a high level of stress close to burnout. Does it have to, though? And is that what you were looking for when building your career or your business? The clash between what you thought life will be when you are successful and what it really is can be a major cause of burnout, and even create a sense of loss. Is it because you achieved all you were told, or programmed to achieve, rather than looking deeply at what really satisfies your inner hunger for deep personal fulfillment? Understanding how Chi, or energy works, and how it is connected to the quality of your life is priceless knowledge, and I am ready to share with you many powerful, transformative tools in a hands-on, creative and inspiring setting. |
 You can either hold yourself up to the unrealistic standards of others, or ignore them and concentrate on being happy with yourself as you are." (J.Jacques) |
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This June (9-14), come with me for a 5 day workshop at Hollyhock, Canada's Leading Educational Retreat Center. You will be given clear tools to change your life and achieve your goals, personal and/or business, with much more ease. We will explore, play and learn a lot. We will also experience the magic and strong healing powers of Cortes Island where Hollyhock is located - it is a sacred land that radiates calm and serenity. If you are flying from US, Cortes Island is just two hours away form Seattle, WA. If you are flying from other countries, please e-mail Hollyhock and they will help you plan your trip. The group size is limited, so please register early. [If you register in 2005, Hollyhock guarantees 2005 room and meal rates in 2006.] I will see you there in June of 2006!
Read more about the HOLLYHOCK FUNCTIONAL FENG SHUI workshop: designed for Those Seeking Greater Ease and Balance as a Way of Living or Doing Business | |
That first perfect minute
| Do you make a perfect first impression? What is the message the customers receive the very first minute they walk into the door? How closed or open is your organization? Recently I found out about a very interesting company, called 1800GOTJUNK. It is based in Vancouver, Canada and expanding rapidly, having an already strong international presence. What impressed me the most is the openness of it, as well as the enthusiasm and energy of people working there. |
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Every weekday morning at 10:54 a.m. they have the so-called "Huddle Time" - a 7 min (yes, just 7 min, I watched the time!) company-wide meeting where each department shares good news, metrics, and financial results. It is an open company with no separate offices and a young, vibrant spirit that got them the #1 Award in the Best Companies to Work For In BC. I wish I can continue the list with more successful and inspiring stories. However,there are many more businesses we see daily where the moment you come in you want to turn back and run away. Or maybe just stay a bit and wonder what magic tools they use to stay in business. You can always sense the energy of the company, take its pulse, so to speak, at the main entrance. If you won't, your body will! Just ask it. The range of main entrances that keep surprising me is long and will make for an interesting collection - from color starved ones to the "no fresh-air" zoned spaces. Below are just three main reasons why you should be very aware of your main business entrance: 1. The state of your main entrance will determine the way Chi, or universal energy, is flowing (or not!) into your space. You need a balanced, strong and vibrant flow of energy to do well. 2. No matter what business you are in, you probably have at least someone coming to visit you. What is the impresson you put out? 3. If you have employees working for you, your main entrance will, on a deep subconscious level, set their energy level for the day, as well as subtly determine their attitude towards the company. Feng Shui-wise, you would always benefit from a well-lit Main Entrance with lights focused on your Company Name placed high and firm on the wall (not on the doormat, desk or chairs/tables/shelves), a gentle flow of energy (no attacking, sharp corners pointing at visitors!) and yang/warm colors to welcome the energy/people/growth and success. And, by the way, if one of your business' first impression includes an overwhelming amount of objects with no purpose or meaning, give it an honest identity - junk - and call the guys at 1800GOTJUNK to come and remove it for you! THEY will do it in a fast and efficient manner, leaving you that first perfect impression of a successful company and YOU will end up with a fresh space that welcomes strong, vital Chi, or energy. Just the one you need to strengthen your well-being and clear the way to success! |
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The Beauty and the Beach
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The goal of feng shui is to attract and maximize the flow of fresh, strong and vital Chi to circulate in your environment; to bring the outside in, so to speak. Think of the quality of energy you experience during a nice walk at the beach and see what you can do to invite this energy into your Home or Business space. Natural light, as well as high levels of Oxygen, are essential in maintaining the good circulation of Chi. Here is a basic checklist to always be aware of, as well as some suggestions: 1. Quality of Air. Check the list of air-purifying plants (as defined by NASA research) and bring them on! |
 "Our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. We give it orders which make no sense." ( Henry Miller) |
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2. Quality of Light. Consider investing in full-spectrum lighting for the sake of your health and productivity. Read the article on light 3. Freshness of Energy that surrounds you. Ask you body often for the feedback on this one. Trust the response; it has your best interests at heart. Let go of things that do not serve you anymore and make space for New, Vibrant and Fresh. To get some help, read books on clutter clearing and space clearing. You deserve to be healthy, joyful and successful. Go for it. | |
