Feng Shui Decoded - the Western School of Feng Shui® Podcast
Published by Western School of Feng Shui
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Join best selling author and founder of the Western School of Feng Shui Terah Kathryn Collins and co-hosts Rosanne Rusnock, Lorrie Webb Grillo and Ellen Schneider for stimulating and educational conversations about Essential Feng Shui®, with real-life success stories to help you decode your space and improve your life.
Join our hosts as they explore how we can apply the 5 Elements and the Feng Shui tenets of safety, comfort, and beauty to our clothing and fashion choices!
Shownotes: Words are related to the Fire element which fuels loving relationships Dr. Emoto's discoveries on how water responds to words Louise Hay's books and videos on how to think, talk, and write using affirmational language A couple who wish to have children change the negative name of an area in their house A laundry/pantry area goes from Doom to VaVaVoom A young woman clearly defines how she'd like her life to feel Shifting fear to curiosity via choice of words Using affirmational language to prepare for surgery Many examples of shifting our language to create a happier life!
Show notes: Expansive spaces versus tight, cozy spaces--how do they support your energy? The effects of screening off spaces in large rooms Giving more space to your favorite passions The work-rest-play triad of life activities--giving each of them good space to flourish Creating outdoor spaces that promote rest versus work
In this episode, we share stories about renewing, recycling, repurposing and rejoicing in the new life found in old things. We encourage listeners to: Honor ancestorial items by repurposing them Expand your shopping experience by asking the Universe for help in finding what you seek – and checking out local second-hand shops Trust yourself in knowing when to let something go; and celebrate the farewell when finding it a new home Release a family heirloom that isn’t loved by donating to a historical society Buy something used, bring it back to life through care, use and love, and sell it Shop around your own home first for things you need and repurpose an item you own
Show notes: Craft a space to hold your vision to start a family Notice art that might be holding energy in place that does not support your vision Purge a home of another's possessions that allows your personal vision to emerge Write a Love Letter to your home to define the vision desired for your personal space and life. Know your Vision can change over time and you can rearrange your space to support a new Vision
Show notes: Establishing supportive boundaries with an adult daughter in a shared home. A "launch party" and assistance for adult kids ready to leave "the nest." A story of creating peace between a newly moved-in grandpa and his grandson. Respectfully housing two matriarchs in one home. Ideas for corralling toddler toys everywhere. General guidelines and tips for creating a harmonious home with all sorts of residents.
Check the feeling of each room in your house. Have a conversation: What is your home saying to you? Find one spot that resonates with you; assess why; and use that information to expand your resonance throughout the house. Are you meeting your past needs or your current needs? Story: Reducing the size of the dining table to fit current needs. Story: Growing up in a family who built their own homes and had practices to honor memories and spiritual help. Name your home. Story: Returning home to a vibe of despair and how it was cleared. Story: Using Space Clearing when selling a home to release it to new owners. Pulling up the anchor! Include welcoming ceremonies in a new home. Take Feng Shui with you when you travel. Practice LISTENING to vibes, and TRUST YOURSELF!!
Episode 4: Collections or clutter? Podcasts Hosts: Terah Kathryn Collins, Karen Abler Carrasco, Ellen Schneider, and Lorrie Webb Grillo. Recorded: Feb 11, 2025 Show notes: Collections or clutter: What’s the difference? Collections are items that are loved and cared for; clutter is stuck energy that has become stagnant. When collections become clutter, finding ways to give them away where they will be respected and loved anew. Trust in the circle of generosity – scarcity mindset vs gifting/self-sustaining mindset Starting small lifts the energy to carry you forward What to do about (too many) books!
Show notes: Definition of Tolerations Exploration of the many different tolerations and accessing solutions through Feng Shui practices From too many pillows to separate bedrooms, ending tolerations can be quick and heartfelt or involve deep work to emerge peacefully
Show notes: Using a Feng Shui remedy to resolve difficult neighbor issues A Feng Shui cure that softened the impact of intruding energies. Clear communications lead to better boundaries for all. Ways to increase generosity, beauty and happiness in neighborhoods.
Episode 1: Staying in the flow of abundance Podcasts Hosts: Terah Kathryn Collins, Karen Abler Carrasco, Ellen Schneider, and Lorrie Webb Grillo. Recorded: January 21, 2025 Show notes: Our definitions of Abundance Attributes of Abundance: Gratitude, Generosity, Trust, Resourcefulness Abundance flows best in a circle of giving & receiving, like the breath The maturation of abundance Ellen Schneider's affirmation: "I am open to the Angel of Mystery who gives me the miraculous."
The Center of the Bagua Map is considered the 'hub of the wheel' around which the treasures of life flow. It's associated with the Earth element and with residents feeling grounded, centered, and connected. Includes stories about overcoming architectural challenges such as closets and stairways to establish a strong Center.
A request for a specific webmaster, placed in the Helpful People and Travel gua, brings the perfect person at the perfect time. Placing lights and fresh flowers in an empty HP&T room brings greatly expanded business success. Anchoring the HP&T corner out in the yard brings a perfect new home at the perfect price. An emergency request for a new heater at a budget price, placed in the HP&T gua, brings it immediately.
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