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May 12th, 2009 Joann Posted in abundance, forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, higher self, love, peace, relationships, true love No Comments »
April 18th, 2009 Heidi Richards Posted in Chi, Feng Shui, Life, Yang, feng shui tips, good fortune, heidi richards, love, love life, manifest, object arrangement, positive energy, prosperity, relationships, romance No Comments »
“If your love life needs a quick boost, you can use the art of placement to produce the romantic results you desire.” Heidi Richards
Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is the ancient Asian practice of object arrangement and space planning designed to bring balance, harmony and well-being to your environment. Its purpose is to enhance prosperity, creative, health and romance. Feng Shui fortifies a home with positive energy known as chi. The attainment of positive chi is both an art and a blessing to those who manifest that chi. The word “feng” means wind and “shui” means water, each one associated with a good harvest and ultimate good health or good fortune.
If your love life needs a quick boost, you can use the art of placement to produce the romantic results you desire. Relationships need the proper environment to grow. They need the balance of the five elements, too much or too little will find the romance wither. Here are some Feng Shui tips to enhance your romantic space:
1. The first thing you must do is remove clutter out of your romance area (generally this is the bedroom). That means you must remove trash, dirty ashtrays, dead plants and nothing should be stored under the bed. Dust and cobwebs on the fans, walls, light fixtures and ceilings should be cleaned away.
2. Enhance your space with romance colors, such as shades of pinks, reds and whites. Guys, this does not mean it has to be feminine. You can use maroon, grayish tones of pinks and whites to achieve the same results. The key is to not use any one color so much that it overpowers the others. Other good colors include browns, beiges, lavenders, yellows and deeper shades of those are appropriate.
3. If you keep flowers in the room (an excellent way to attract romance into your life), make sure they are always fresh. At the first sign of wilting, toss them out. Silk flowers are an okay alternative, provided they are free of dust. Absolutely no dried flowers as they signify death. Also, make sure the roses are de-thorned. Nothing prickly such as cactus, unless your goal is to break-up.
4. In Feng Shui a Relationship Altar positively stimulates a relationship. Designate a special place in your romance area in which to put items that will encourage a healthy, loving relationship. Things to include in your relationship altar can include a heart shaped pink crystal quartz, a pair of candles, mandarin ducks.
5. Use the Pairs Principle to encourage love. That means two candles, two nightstands, two lights on top, two potted plants, two pillows, two chairs, etc. The Chinese symbol for love is Mandarin ducks. They signify love, romance, fidelity, affection, and loyalty in love.
6. Your bed should be placed in the commanding position of the room. This is to permit the widest possible vision. The door or entry to the room should be easily seen from the bed. And the head of the bed should be against a wall or against a corner. If you have nightstands, make sure one is on either side (a pair) and that the bed is accessible on three sides to attract and keep a partner. The bed should not be placed under a window.
7. The bedroom is for sleep and intimacy. No one should come into your room without your invitation. There should be no distractions such as workout equipment, a television, things that would remind you of work.
8. It is good to hang pink (heart-shaped) crystals and wind chimes in a sunny window to attract good love energy (yang).
9. Pictures of you as a child, your children or other relatives should also be removed from the bedroom or romance area. This space should be reserved for couples and should only display pictures of the two of you.
10. Dim lights will give the room a warm, inviting feeling. No harsh fluorescents or high wattage lighting, here.
While this is by no means the ultimate guide to Feng Shui for Romance, it is a good start. These ten tips will give your relationship area the boost it deserves and your romance the fulfillment it requires. Altar your space and you will altar your love life.
© 2005 Excerpted from the book, Romance on a Budget – www.romanceonabudget.net.
Heidi Richards is an Author, Professional Speaker, and Business Mentor. She is the owner of Eden Florist & Gift Baskets – www.edenflorist.com and the Founder & CEO of the Women’s ECommerce Association, International www.WECAI.org – an Internet organization that “Helps Women Do Business on the WEB.” BASIC Membership is Free. She can be reached at heidi@edenflorist.com.
March 5th, 2009 Michael Losier Posted in Law of Attraction, Life, Michael Losier, negative vibes, positive vibes, positive vibration, relationships, vibration No Comments »
First, I’ll need to explain what Law of Attraction is and how it works. You see, the Law of Attraction states that you’ll attract to your life whatever you give your attention, energy and focus to, whether wanted or unwanted–emphasis on the unwanted. The “vibes” that you put out (also called vibrations) are either negative vibes or positive vibes, and at every moment, the Law of Attraction is responding to the vibes you are offering by giving you more of the same, whether wanted or unwanted.
If you are curious about what it is that you are offering vibrationally in any area of your life, you simply need to take a look at that area and see what you’re getting… it’s a perfect match. Mentally take a brief inventory of different relationships that you have in your life. For some people, there is a mixture of the kinds of people they have in their lives; some who support and uplift them, and others who are negative. So why do you attract negative people?
In both of these cases, you’re already experiencing the Law of Attraction. As you enjoy and appreciate certain people in your life, in that moment, you are offering positive vibrations. The Law of Attraction is unfolding and orchestrating whatever needs to happen to bring you more of the same. And as you notice and pay attention to the negative people in your life and the things that irritate you about them, you’ll see the Law of Attraction unfold to bring you more of the same. By shifting your focus and attention to what you do want, then you’ll change the results accordingly.
Want to know how to attract your ideal mate? Build a list of all the things you didn’t like about your current or last mate/partner. This list, we’ll call “contrast,” will help you understand. For example, if your list of negative things about ‘past mates’ includes someone that doesn’t take you to dinner, spend time with you, doesn’t uplift you, or spends too much time away travelling, now you’ll be able to see why you’re attracting this. Your list makes it clear, remembering that whatever you place your attention to, you’ll get more of it.
The Law of Attraction can only bring to you what you give your attention, energy and focus to, so change what you’re focusing your attention on by asking yourself, ‘What do I want?’ When you catch yourself thinking or saying what you don’t want, in that very moment, state what you do want. The words and the vibration will change. Remember, you can only hold one vibration at a time, so make it a good one!
In the example above, if we were to ask, “What do you want?” after each of those negative statements, our new list would bring us clarity about our ideal mate and would sound like: “My ideal mate takes me to dinner often, spends ample time with me, uplifts me, and spends a pleasing amount of time at home.” Can you feel the difference? It’s this feeling, or “vibe” that the Law of Attraction is responding to. Make sense? Go ahead and try it. Shift your attention to what you do want and know in that moment the Law of Attraction is responding to your vibration. The results will astonish you.
For more articles by Michael Losier, Teleclass information or to purchase the book, Law of Attraction, The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t, visit www.LawOfAttractionBook.com.
Michael Losier, a Law of Attraction Trainer and author, supports people in understanding and practicing the Art of Deliberate Attraction, so they can have more of what they want and less of what they don’t. Michael has been applying the principles of Law of Attraction for many years and enjoys a wonderful and rewarding life in the city of Victoria, BC
February 13th, 2009 Edward Mills Posted in Personal Growth, love, relationships No Comments »
As we move towards Valentine’s Day it’s easy to get caught up in the moment, the thrill of new romance, the highs of love, the heat of passion, the thrill of the pursuit.
But what happens later, as you move deeper into the relationship, further into your connection? What happens as you begin to discover the “edges,” and the areas of disagreement and conflict?
And what if you’re at one of those edges now? What if Valentine’s Day is activating one of those areas of conflict? What then? What now?
There is a simple - though perhaps not easy - shift that can help you move through those edges. In my personal experience, and in my observations of clients and friends, when couples move close to that edge, that conflict space, the immediate, and mostly unconscious, reaction is one of defensiveness. Each person in the relationship wants to “protect their turf.” Each partner wants to “win” the battle.
But when one of you “wins” the battle that means the other loses. And if you keep focusing on winning those battles, there can be no winner in the war.
If one of you loses, you both lose.
And as strange as this sounds, if one of you wins, you both lose!
In any conflict or argument or difficult situation the key is not to win, it’s not about “being right” but rather about making it right!
Instead of defending your turf, can you share your turf?
Instead of winning at all costs, can you open up to hear what your partner needs to win?
There is a concept that says “Give to others that which you most want for yourself.” In other words, if you want more money, help others get more money. If you want more peace in your life, bring peace into the life of someone else. If you want more love in your life, share more of your love with others.
And when you find yourself in a place of conflict in your relationship and you feel the desire to “win” surging up inside you, remember that when you help another win, you win.
So in those moments, see if you can pause and ask yourself, “What can I do to help my partner win in this situation?”
Because when you help your partner win, you both win. And, more importantly, your relationship wins!
Remember, when one of you wins, both of you lose.
But when you help your partner win, you both win.
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day.
February 9th, 2009 Edward Mills Posted in Law of Attraction, Personal Growth, love, relationships, video No Comments »
Here’s a 6-minute video with a few snippets from this month’s Law of Attraction Coaching Group in Santa Rosa, CA. I’ll post a few more of these over the next couple of weeks.
Enjoy!
February 9th, 2009 Edward Mills Posted in Law of Attraction, Personal Growth, love, relationships, video No Comments »
Here’s a 6-minute video with a few snippets from this month’s Law of Attraction Coaching Group in Santa Rosa, CA. I’ll post a few more of these over the next couple of weeks.
Enjoy!
November 20th, 2008 Remez Sasson Posted in Affirmations, love, quotes, relationships No Comments »
A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults.
Charles Kingsley
The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands.
Alexandra Penney
Love is the only thing you get more of by giving it away.
Tom Wilson
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
Peter Ustinov
A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it.
Frank A. Clark
Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.
Barbara De Angelis
Love’s gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.
Rabindranath Tagore
Life without love is like a tree without blossom and fruit.
Kahlil Gibran

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November 7th, 2008 Candace Czarny Posted in Chi, Feng Shui, love, luck, relationships, romantic relationships No Comments »
Love is an essential element of many people’s life, without which they feel an absence of balance and harmony in their every day pursuits. The ancient philosophy of Feng Shui can bring a positive improvement to all aspects of your life, including love. Feng Shui and love may bring a sense of peace and understanding that will help you find success throughout life. Learning how to incorporate Feng Shui into your life one piece at a time may help you achieve greater love, both romantically, for yourself, and for others. The balance that love brings to your life is important in living healthily and successfully.
The love center of the home is an important concept when it comes to Feng Shui and love. Learning the exact location of your home’s love center will enable you to invigorate the chi in this area, leading to better luck when it comes to love and better Feng Shui throughout your home. The love center of a house is in the far right corner as you enter. The love center can also be the far right corner of each particular room as you enter into it. Following the practice of Feng Shui, you should place an important earth object in this love center. An earth object includes items such as rocks or crystals. Other items that are appropriate to place in this area of your house and that can increase positive chi include decorative pots, candles, flowers, and depictions of the sun. Earth objects placed in strategic areas of your home such as the love center are believed to increase Feng Shui and love for the occupants of the house.
There are a few extra guidelines when it comes to placing objects in the love center of your home and increasing Feng Shui and love in your personal life. For example, wood is not considered a good choice of an earth object and should be avoided in the love area. Flowers and plants are a great choice, including silk flowers, but dried flowers should never be used. Dried flowers or plants can represent the end of a relationship and can have a negative effect on your home’s Feng Shui and love.
If you are trying to optimize the Feng Shui and love in your home and personal life, you should keep in mind a few areas of the house where you should pay special attention to levels of chi. The bathroom is an area of the home associated with negative chi. To combat this negative chi and promote positive chi here, place live plants or flowers in the area. You can also consider hanging chimes directly above the toilet. These simple steps will help to eliminate the negative chi that is associated with the bathroom.
Of course the bedroom is an area of the house that is associated with Feng Shui and love. In order to pursue successful romantic relationships, you want to create an area of positive chi in your bedroom. To do this, keep the bedroom free of clutter, including the closet. Unnecessary objects crowding your living spaces can produce negative chi. Also, remove any objects that point to a past relationship, such as pictures and other mementos. These items will prevent future loves to blossom into all that they can be. You may even want to remove the bed that you have shared with a past lover in order to have the best chances at a successful future love.
Other objects to keep out of your bedroom in order to find the best Feng Shui and love are items that promote activities that have nothing to do with love or relationships. These items may include the television, the computer, or exercise equipment. While live plants and flowers are good objects to increase chi in other areas of the house, they should be avoided in the bedroom. Plants and flowers are believed to bring the level of male chi in this room too high. What you are striving for in the bedroom when it comes to Feng Shui and love a balance of ying and yang. This brings harmony between the feminine and masculine components. To find this harmony, decorate with the masculine in mind if your are a woman and with the feminine in mind if you are a man. As a result, you will find an excellent balance of chi in the bedroom.
By incorporating all of these Fengh Shui and love tips throughout your house, you will be creating a positive chi environment that encourages love and relationships to flourish. Not only will you find yourself experiencing more successful romantic relationships, but love between friends, family, and others will be increased. By designing with Feng Shui and love in mind, such as paying attention to love centers and problematic areas for negative chi, you will be rewarded with long-lasting and loving relationships.
August 21st, 2008 Remez Sasson Posted in being charismatic, charisma, relationships, self image No Comments »
It is a fact that most people want to be liked. Some people succeed in doing so, and others try to make a good impression, but get the opposite results.
People wish to look charismatic and become popular. It doesn’t always work out, due to low self-esteem, lack of confidence or to being too aggressive or lacking tact.
Being charismatic and easily liked are important in job interviews, in sales, dealing with people or in friendships and relationships.
Here are a few simple tips that can help you more charismatic and popular:
Posture
Pay attention to the way you carry your body. Don’t stoop, shuffle or look listless. Keep your back straight when you walk and when you sit, but don’t overdo it, otherwise it will look artificial.
Eye contact
Don’t be afraid of eye contact when talking, but don’t overdo it, as this might be interrupted as rudeness.
Talking
Don’t talk too fast or too slow and speak to the point.
Keep your voice quiet, but clear. Apart from having a relaxing influence on the people you are talking with, they will have to pay more attention to what you are saying.
Even if you don’t agree with what someone says, don’t retort in anger. Stay calm, patient and tolerant, and people will respect you more.
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May 16th, 2008 Cheryl Petersen Posted in attractiveness, companion, dating, encouragement, happiness, intimacy, love, mate, partner, relationship, relationships, significant other No Comments »
Millions of people are apparently seeking a significant other. I read that online dating is very much in style. If you are one such seeker, I hope your search is due to positive reasoning. Coming from someone who has been married to the same man since 1983, I can guarantee you that loneliness will not disappear, self-esteem will not increase, and happiness will not be attained because you have a partner. In other words: Put effort into being happy, self-respectful, and a significant companion. When you are a significant other, a significant partner for a relationship that lasts through the monotony and pandemonium of this human world is attracted to you.
There is an order to everything meaningful, including relationships. Not that a tile floor is as meaningful as a relationship, but if I wanted a tile floor, I first need to prepare the floor with a proper backing, then ready the tiles, apply adhesive, and carefully set the tiles in place. This order involves preparation, foresight, and a willingness to work calmly.
Preparing oneself for a significant other requires you to be a significant other. Do not assume that what you want out of a relationship is what your mate wants. Not to be too brash, but if you would like intimacy from your significant other, be aware that your companion may desire someone they can read out loud a good book with. Will you read out loud with tenderness, patience and satisfaction?
One of you may need encouragement in a new career direction. One of you may need the other to have a great sense of humor. One of you may need the garbage hauled away without being asked. What do you have to offer? The idea of offering is significant. Have a little foresight; be aware of what you have to offer as the significant other for someone else.
It is backward; it is laying the tile before the adhesive, to seek another person from the standpoint they will fill a void. People don’t necessarily fill someone else’s void, more so people love one another so a void doesn’t materialize. The adhesive for a strong relationship is being a dependable friend, being respectful, and happy. These spiritual qualities must be found within both of you, even in a degree, before a relationship can be solid. Your real attractiveness is your ability to love, laugh, be faithful, learn and act on something new each day. This is no simple task. My husband and I know how demanding it can be, to be the significant other. We need to continue to calmly practice it each day.
Now comes the oxymoron. Don’t attempt to be the significant other too much. No one person is more important than the other in a relationship. If a partner has a prominent title or high ranking position, penetrate this temporal façade, do not become a servant to it, do not rely on it. This goes for both individuals. It is right to support a partner, but no one should neglect advancing their own significance to help in this world.
When considering a relationship, remember too, there is nothing wrong with what we call a physical attraction, wellbeing, or a steady financial situation, but these change. Attractive physical circumstances are short-term and often create an agitation that distracts our inherent ability to be better companions each day. Partners work together on a long-term basis when both are honest and spiritually courageous.
Being a significant other is attractive. It begins simply. An excellent starting point is to offer your friendship, respect, and happiness to siblings, the grocery clerk, co-workers, and neighbors. As your attractiveness is kept pure, without tempting gross self-gratification, you will develop an awareness that naturally attracts the like-minded.
Every individual has a place in history and significance. It is very possible to make a positive impact; to be constructive and encouraging. Think about your contribution to our world, improve on it, love it and feel your fullness, whether you are single or have a partner. Be the significant other.
May 14th, 2008 Edward Mills Posted in Guided Visualization, Inspiration, Personal Growth, intimacy, love, relationships, the secret No Comments »
I’m learning to play John Mayer’s song, Fathers, and in the first line he sings:
I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world.
I love that. But I also question it.
Can a girl really put the color inside of my world?
Can the love of a girl put the color inside my world?
I mean, shouldn’t we put the color into our own world? And really, isn’t the color there already? Maybe it’s just waiting to be seen… or to be shown.
It also got me thinking about the movie Jerry Maguire and that whole “You complete me” theme they had going.
Same questions:
Can someone complete me?
Can love complete me?
Aren’t I already complete? Maybe I just need to remember that completeness?
I’ve got some more thoughts on this, but I’d love to hear what you think. I’ve really enjoyed your comments and insights on my Ring of Fire “coincidence” and want to open some space for you to share your thoughts here as well.
February 21st, 2008 Edward Mills Posted in Carnival, Deliberate Creation, Law of Attraction, Personal Growth, blogs, relationships No Comments »
Well after a hiatus of a few months, the longest running blog carnival dedicated to the Law of Attraction is back. The newest edition, #28 is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction. This edition is on relationships.
I am so pleased the Ellie and Dean of Law of Attraction for Beginners have stepped in to make sure that this carnival continues!
So go check out this edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival and the excellent articles. And if you want to catch up on some past editions you can check them out at the Law of Attraction homepage.