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feng shui articles
Nature’s Lessons for a Career Change
By Sylvia Watson, FSII, FSIA and Connie Spruill, MA, FSII, FSIA © 2000
Feng shui can is a great career for those contemplating a career change.
First of all, life is about change and transitions. As this occurs, you grow and
gain wisdom. Even though you might be anxious to leave a particular field, it is
important to reflect on the benefits you received and the contributions you
made. Keep in mind that your present profession will always be invaluable to all
future endeavors; many of your skills honed over the years can be transferred to
your new career.
One of the main themes of feng shui is that of change. Feng shui is a philosophy
based on the laws of nature, and the best way to understand change is to study
nature. Just as nature moves in cycles, so must we or else we become stagnant.
Moving from one career to another is like moving from one chapter of you life to
the next.
So that your new venture goes smoothly, take your lessons from the Five Element
Cycle, which is also referred to as the Human Life Cycle. The five elements are
found in the natural world and define all existence. They are wood, fire, earth,
metal and water. Each of the elements has a corresponding color, time of day,
season, shape, etc. More importantly, each element exerts an energy and
influence.
For this time of transition, you need to tap into Earth energy. The influence of
Earth is that of stability, groundedness and equilibrium. Indian summer is the
season of earth and is seen as a time of transitions between two seasons. It is
also mid-afternoon, another time in between. Just as earth finds itself “in
between”, so do you, as you are in between two careers. Move slowly, step
cautiously, rest and nurture yourself. By doing this, you will not only start
anew, you will emerge a new person – one with direction and passion.
Keep in mind that transition is different from change. Transition demands first
that you become still, rest and seek out the quiet center of your soul. Face
west and meditate. This is the direction that will inspire you to let go so that
you can move on. Adjust your physical environment by surrounding yourself with
earth features. The colors of earth are yellow, brown, beige, terra cotta, peach
and other similar hues. Items that represent earth include rocks, ceramics,
crystals and sand. Earth landscapes, photos of the Southwest and stone
sculptures are good art choices.
Since you will be crossing from one career to another, prepare yourself to cross
a new threshold. Thresholds are like bridges we cross over into another realm of
our lives. They underline the transition from one place to another, much like a
rite of passage. Each rite of passage represents crossing a threshold to another
chapter in a person’s life. It’s a ritualistic way to mark life’s critical
moments in time.
Have your thresholds clearly identified in your home. Metaphorically your life
will reflect what you physically surround yourself with. If your thresholds are
obstructed and cluttered in any way, so will each threshold in your life be
obstructed and cluttered.
As always, it is always helpful to write down your intentions, share them with a
friend and meditate upon change. Don’t forget to experience nature first hand by
enjoying your favorite outdoor activity or just taking a walk in the park. Feng
Shui looks to nature as a teacher; so should you.
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“I have been practicing classic feng shui for over five years. I had a consultant come out to my home yearly but I could never seem to get a permanent job. I had to settle for the very unstable contract work. A few months after making the changes Sylvia suggested, I landed a permanent job – my first permanent job in over six years. Thanks Sylvia!"
- Theresa
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“The positive effects of the changes recommended were immediate and dramatic. In the midst of an intense and difficult life transition, I awoke in my room every morning feeling glad; like I was living in a novel I had not read yet…full of limitless possibilities.”
- Elizabeth |
“At first the experience was overwhelming because the process identified deep-rooted issues I had. But as I made changes, everything fell into place. This experience was so much more then rearranging furniture. “
-Tammy |
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