The sage is guided by what she feels and not by what she sees. ~ Lao Tsu
In honor of Kuan Yin's guidance, compassion and wisdom, this section is dedicated to answering your personal questions. Send your questions to Mary at FengShuiBoston@aol.com
You always talk about living the life of your dreams. I don’t even know what it is I want any more. I don’t have any dreams. How do I begin to find out what they are?
The first step is to get clear on what you don’t want. Write it down and make a list of the things in your life that no longer work for you.
Secondly, be with yourself in a quiet manner. I recommend meditation, using your preferred method, a minimum of twice/day, morning and evening. During your meditations, set a crystal clear intention to the universe stating that you are now ready to receive your life path and create the life of your dreams. If you are having trouble getting in touch with your "Life Path" during your meditations, ask the universe to reveal it to you to it is clear to you.
The Third Step is to pay attention to all the messages and random thoughts that come to you about your life path and dreams. Keep a notebook with you to record these ideas. Information from the universe can come to you in many ways…picking up a book, watching a movie, reading an article, talking to a friend, or hearing a song on the radio. Be alert. In the universe, there are no accidents. Pay attention to the synchronicity. The more you open up to it, the more information will come to you.
The fourth step is reviewing the lists and notes. Start to trust your inner guidance, the quiet inner voice that speaks to you. What dreams keep surfacing?
Other Questions to help you get in touch with your dreams….
- What do you feel passionate about?
- What makes you feel alive?
- If you could do anything you want without worrying about money and making a living, what would you do?
- What did you dream about doing when you were a child?
Once you are clear on your dreams, review the "Manifest Dreams" section for additional tools. Live with intention!
How do you attain your dreams when you feel like life and your dreams have passed you by?
Within creation, dreams never die just as any type of energy never dies. The energy from your dreams may change form. They are still there, especially if they are unrealized, still waiting for you to call them forward. Unrealized dreams are like uncollected lottery tickets waiting for you to come and claim them. Remember, your dreams don’t die. It’s never too late to create the life of your dreams. In every moment, with every word, every thought, and every action, we are "re-creating our life". To empower you with tangible tools to manifest your dreams, process, visit "Manifest Dreams" section.
I am not happy in my job. I basically do it to pay the bills. It’s not truly what I want and it is really starting to drag me down. I don’t know how I’m going to make ends meet if I leave my reliable job with a steady paycheck and medical benefits to follow my dreams. I don’t know where to even begin making a change. I feel like I have no choice but to stay here and tough it out. I have obligations to my family.
It sounds like you are clear on what it is you want to do that would make your soul soar. Congratulations! The first step is making your intention very clear to the universe that you are ready to make a change and choose out of your current job situation. Using the Manifest Dreams Blueprint, create a treasure map of exactly what it is you would like to do.
The challenging part for many people is releasing the dream to the universe without micromanaging exactly how it will be manifested. Don’t box the universe in. Realize there are infinite possibilities that you may be unable to imagine. Be open to receive any one of them. When you try to figure out all the details of "how, when, why, where, what", you lock the gates of abundance and possibilities from flowing your way.
Eliminate the words "I need" from your vocabulary and thought process and replace with "I choose". Know that the manifestation of your dreams is in process as you bless and release your intention. Thank God/Source with complete trust that your dreams have already been answered. What you focus on expands. What you fear, you attract. Release all fear and doubt. Keep your dreams to yourself until manifested and don’t let anyone tell you that it is not possible. All is possible in the universe!
Watch the movie, "The Matrix" to see how Neo broke free of the illusions of his life. Do you choose the red pill or the blue pill?
I congratulate you for having the courage to take this first and most important step!
I never seem to have enough money. If I had enough money, all my problems would disappear or at least be easier to handle. What advice can you offer to increase my financial flow? I’m tired of always struggling.
The real key to abundance that alludes most people is this….
Find love and happiness and the money will flow. Most people get obsessed over the financial aspect of their life and give little time or attention to love, family and their relationships. The true pathway to unlimited abundance is through expanding your love and compassion.
"When you can freely give love,
you can freely receive abundance."
Jean-Luc St. Raphael
Money is just a form of energy. Remember that abundance comes in many forms…not just "greenbacks". When you think strictly of abundance as green & white pieces of paper from your paycheck, you severely limit your ability to receive abundance in the many forms the universe may offer it to you: ….a raise, bonus check, bonds, stocks, land, gifts, inheritance, time, dinner, love, health, etc. Open up the doorway to your abundance and all the ways it can come to you. Release all feelings of limitation.
In addition, your environment needs to clearly reflect "abundance consciousness" and not "poverty consciousness". Read the Feng Shui for Wealth Tips under newsletters to make sure there is not a disconnect between your financial & abundance goals and what your environment is reflecting about your wealth. Clear your clutter to get the flow moving instantly!
If you want abundance, Be Abundance. Treat yourself as valuable and the universe will respond in kind. If you constantly scrimp on everything and never buy quality items or surround yourself with beauty, you send a message that you are not worthy to receive all the good things that life has to offer.
Transform your internal and external environments to transform your life!
I am single and still searching for my soul mate. I feel like I have done everything and nothing seems to work. I am very discouraged and ready to give up on every finding the right one. Do you have any recommendations?
In many cases, when a goal is not achieved after focused attention, it is because your intention is not clear enough. The intention is often vague and fuzzy. You say you want love. Have you clearly defined exactly what type of love & exactly what type of person would make you happy. The first step is truly examining what it is you desire and write it down. After writing it down, visit "Manifest Dreams" section for information on how to Manifest what you desire by creating a Treasure Map.
When you are defining the love you want….be sure to include specific information on all these categories. The more specific, the better! Don’t forget to mention that this person is available, and also deeply attracted to you. Spend time to think this through very carefully:
- Physical: Age, Height, Weight, Frame, Eye & Hair color, Facial Features, Voice
- Fitness & Energy levels
- Financial Stability
- Career
- Education
- Geographic Location
- Languages spoken
- Spiritual Qualities
- Personality Traits
- Emotional State
- Interests & Hobbies
- Talents & Abilities
- Description of what type of relationship you envision
- Relationship goals: Dating, Live together, Marriage, Other?
- Children/Family goals
- Important: Honestly assess the qualities & gifts YOU have to offer the love of your life! Would your dream person be attracted to you? Invest in making yourself the best you can be for your beloved!
In addition, your physical environment must reflect your love goals. For specific feng shui tips, print out and read the newsletter dedicated Manifesting your Soul Mate.
Let me know what happens! I love to hear your success stories. May you connect with your soul mate or twin flame and find love, passion, joy & bliss!
I have read that placing water fountains in your home are good for creating wealth. What do you recommend? -Cindy, San Diego, CA
Dear Cindy:
From a feng shui perspective, water represents money and can create wealth, abundance & prosperity. However it is important to understand the guidelines for correct water placement to insure that the water fountain only brings you good fortune and causes no harm to you or other family members.
There are 3 areas of your home, office, or garden where a water feature would be beneficial. You must first decide exactly what your Intention is:
1. North: Career or business success; increased income
2. Southeast: Overall wealth, prosperity & abundance
3. East: Family Harmony and Health
The exception to the above rule is a comprehensive Flying Star Analysis by a skilled Traditional Compass School feng shui practitioner.
Remember that water fountains placed outside the home don't create wealth unless the water is flowing towards the house.
You should never place water features in the following locations:
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Inside the bedroom: Causes financial loss & cools off your romantic relationships |
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Outside the front door on the right (inside looking out): Man develops a roving eye. Always place on the left. |
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Under the stairs: Harms children’s wealth and career prospects |
Feng shui is all about balance. Make sure you don't overdo it with your water features. May your wealth, abundance and prosperity (Not your water) overflow!
Live with Intention!
Mary
I am totally confused about where to place mirrors in my home. Can you please advise me on what I should do?
-Linda, New York City
Dear Linda:
As a rule of thumb, Mirrors should NOT reflect:
- Stoves: Doubles potentially harmful fire element
- Beds: Brings in Third Parties (infidelity)
- Front Doors: Bounces positive chi right out the door
- Stairways: Interferes with positive flow of chi; from a practical standpoint, it may be dangerous if you trip looking at yourself in mirror while walking down the stairs.
- Desks: Magnifies workload
Mirrors should reflect:
- Dining Room tables to double wealth
- Auspicious objects: Good fortune symbols
- Natural bodies of water such as rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans to draw in prosperity and good fortune.
If you are not sure about your mirror placement, stand in front of the mirror and determine exactly which images are being reflected. Make sure it is reflecting something pleasant that you would like more of in your life vs. A cluttered mess.
May all your mirrors reflect an abundance of love, joy, success and prosperity in your life!
Live with Intention!
Mary
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