Posts

Gratitude and the 3 Legged Frog

May You Receive Infinite Blessings of Love Peace and Joy Today, Tomorrow and Always.

Thanksgiving reminds me, why wait for a holiday to be grateful, create the feng shui message to feel it every day.
Remember, I have told you that our homes and offices are our living visions boards.

Create the vision you want in your life.

One of my favorite feng shui lessons in gratitude and fortunate blessings talks about the life of a 3 legged frog.

My favorite version of the story goes something like this:
Once upon a time there was a 3 legged frog who found himself at the bottom of a well. Calling out “help me, help me please” with hopes someone would come to his rescue, a passing farmer heard his cries and proceeded to lower the bucket down into the well to retrieve the frog. Once the farmer brought the frog to safety, the farmer smiled and continued on his way.

The next morning the farmer awoke to find gold coins under his pillow, which appeared again every day for the rest of his life. The moral of the story is, when we give without expectation, we are rewarded with infinite fortunate blessings.

Icons are part of Feng Shui symbolism, a popular icon is this 3 legged frog. It is recommended to place this”3 legged frog” in the prosperity/ fortunate blessings corner of your home and you will attract prosperity.
These icons are typically carved in wood or stone and are sitting on a pile of coins with one coin sticking out if its mouth.

*My “prosperity corner” is my “fortunate blessings area”
*Every time I see this area, spend time in the area, I am reminded of my fortunate blessing, which I am grateful.

*Whichever icon I choose to place in this area of my home and my office, it is a reminder for me to give without expectation and to be grateful for all the fortunate blessings I have already received.

What are some icons that connect with your feelings of gratitude and fortunate blessings?

You may resonate with the 3 Legged Frog or find your own story.

I would love to hear from you… please share.

Join me on Friday November 27, 2020 at 10:30 AM EST for a FREE Gratitude Circle: https://bit.ly/FREEGratitudeCircle

P.S. Feng Shui Areas associated with Fortunate Blessings: South East OR the Far Left Corner of Your Home
Message me with any questions… Please!

 

Disappointment or Inspiration? You Choose.

Disappointment or Inspiration?

Have you ever had the excitement of a new adventure and then boom – when it began you found yourself deflated and disappointed?

What did you do?

Did you walk away?

Or did you continue?

Here is my story, it is not a new one, I have played this role before, and each time I learn a little more.

I was asked to perform in a holiday show, yippee! I am all excited to find out what my roles will be, which songs will I sing and will I have a solo???

I receive my assignment; my solo is a rap song – a segment of “Monster”
No! I don’t rap! I don’t know this song.

Inside I felt like a spoiled brat stamping their feet in protest, but I just smiled and hid my disappointment.

Then I realized something, my desire to be in the show, to be part of the production, to be a part of the magic everyone around me was sharing went beyond my own selfish needs.
 
I decided I would learn that song and perform it with my all!
I arranged a private session with the director/producer to learn how best to perform this rap.
I practiced and practiced and practiced.
I embraced the character and the costume.

I learned that this was the perfect song for me.

I learned to stretch outside of my comfort zone.

I reflected to the other times I was “disappointed” in an assignment, what happened?

I stretched, I grew, I created success.

My message is clear, when disappointment arrives, rejoice!
Because success is just around the bend, and you must take the action to make it happen.

Be grateful for this gift.

A Fortunate Blessing.

That’s Fabulous Feng Shui!

TRANSFORMING OUR INNER ESSENCE WITH FENG SHUI STYLE BY LOIS KRAMER-PEREZ CHT.

Ready for transformation? All that you need is right there before you. Remember Saturday Night Live skit where the “suave playboy” character would say something like “It is better to look good than to feel good”? Well as silly as it may sound, we can transform our inner essence by purposefully creating and aligning with our outer style.

What we wear affects how we show up in the world. For example, when we want to disappear, we dress to blend into the background which in turn pulls our energy inward, hence; we become invisible.
What if we want to change that decision?
What if we are tired of being invisible but are not comfortable stepping into the center of the spotlight, is there a happy medium?

We can turn to Mother Nature, my mentor – in all her divine wisdom she is always giving us guidance, all we need to do is look around. Feng Shui shows the 5 elements in Nature are speaking to us all the time, these elements in our physical environment are also in our person, a very important part of who we are, our inner voice of expression, the core of our inner essence. Let’s look at how we can tap into these elements to put some cha cha into our chi!

Are you ready to express your free spirit, embrace your flowing essence?
Do your best ideas come from your daydreams?
You are the spirit of Water.
Connect to your inner water with flowing style, handkerchief, asymmetrical and bias cut. Fluid and abstract, printed sheers flow over a solid base.
Colors of rich turquoise, aqua, blues and blackened jewel tones.
Movement is key here, restrictions do not apply!
Feel the flow of the patterns, the colors and style, allowing your creativity to flow with the ease of a stream meandering along a wavy path.
This reflective energy accents with shiny style, mirror palliates, beading and of course fringe to capture the movement and flow.
Allow you spirituality to rise.

Connect to the feeling we love when spring has sprung and we are surrounded by lush green and the blooming flowers!
We are optimistic, feeling renewed and refreshed after a long winter. We are feeling “sporty” “adventurous” ready to go go go.
This is the element of “Tree.”
Tree is the element that has a life of its own.
Colors of bright greens and florals reflect this springtime energy.
Vertical patterns, ribs, columnar and of course natural fibers.
Always practical, this element will choose the right athletic gear when going out on a hike, a run or to the gym. No skimping on style or performance, it must be right to ensure the best results!
Can’t seem to get moving, take a break and go outside, breathe in a fresh spring day and embrace this vibrant energy the Trees are offering!

Feeling a bit bored? Rigid? Serious?
Add a little “Fire” to your life!
Fire is transformational, the one element which takes the tree and creates ash to nourish the earth.
Fun, eclectic and dramatic style will soften up any serious mood. Douse yourself in the brilliance of reds, yellows, orange and fuchsias. Angular shapes, whimsical details, such as feathers, sequins, animal prints, whether separate or combined create fun with an unexpected eclectic statement.
Follow your curiosity, get inspired and tap into the passionate element of Fire.
Not too comfortable in full-fledged drama? A red accent (socks, tie, scarf) a fun spiky shoe or a dash of bright red lipstick, or even orange sneakers will do.

Need some comfort and grounding, connect to the energy of “Earth.”
Nurturing is the number 1 quality of earth, supporting us through life, creating a solid foundation on which we stand.
Earth is sturdy and strong yet comfy and cozy.
Whether your favorite sweater or yummy throw, everything feels better when wrapped in earthy comfort.
We feel safe and grounded embraced with the colors of terracotta, chocolate, ochre, khaki and warm sand.
Comfy and easy dressing, boxy shapes, traditional style and accents of plaids and checks, horizontal patterns and nubby textures support this earthy element.

Feeling scattered, out of control?
Metal is your element of choice.
Metal brings clarity precision and focus.
Clean and refined, less is more.
Elegance is key, from the sound of your voice to the simplicity of your style.
Silk, shimmer, polished and lux are the fabrics of choice as the “feel” is almost more important than the elegance of the style.
These clean refined lines breathe an essence of confidence and control.
The colors are monochromatic, whitened tints of color and of course the accents of diamond, pearl, platinum, gold, silver and refined metals.
Shapes are clean, linear and curved.

We have the ability to enhance or direct our energy to what is best for us on any given day. On a cloudy dark day we may choose to align with the watery element connecting to an inner energy of thinking, planning, writing – “inner doing” or light our fires with bright vibrant colors of fun and light, “shake it up to wake it up”! Find the expression of your inner essence which you resonate and wear it proudly for all the world to see as you shine from the inside out. Live Yo