Totke Remedies

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Feng Shui Art for the Bedroom

Without even realizing it, you may be guilty of sabotaging your own dreams and aspirations! This can all be due to not following the unique set of laws in feng shui on the type of art in the bedroom.

There are many layers to why bedroom art is treated differently than art in other rooms in feng shui.

The bedroom is customarily kept as a private domain in the home. As a rule it is kept out of sight from visitors.

In this space you will spend up to a third of your life. It serves as a virtual sanctuary, a place for your body and soul to recuperate and regenerate, a love nest and is the most private area in the home.

Your most cherished possessions, personal objects, clothing, jewelry, and money are stored in it. What you exhibit here is reserved for your eyes and only those who you trust.

While sleeping your physical body goes into a repair mode. It regenerates cells and a healing process ensues. So it is of utmost importance to have as harmonious of a flow of energy as possible in the room.

According to recent studies, the last thoughts you impress upon the subconscious mind up to four hours prior to drifting off into slumber will greatly impact your dream state.

Moreover the art present on the walls in the bedroom is the last thing you see at night. As a result they will affect both your body’s abilities to regenerate and your subconscious’s downloading processes. If incorrect they can lead to poor health, restless sleep, and nightmares.

What's more, these images are the first thing you see in the morning! They can truly set the whole tone on how you will resonate with your new day.

Due to the functions of the bedroom, it is perceived as being excessive yin in nature. Therefore it is not advised to have paintings which are predominately dark blue, black or contain shadowy scenes or figures. Cold or winter scenes can prove to be too stark. Water is a definite no-no too. While scenes of ponds, lakes, and oceans are excellent money cures, in the bedroom they can bring financial disaster.

You probably see religious pictures and icons as a sign of respect and protection. They unquestionably are, but not in the bedroom. In feng shui their presence here is a sign of disrespect because it is the room used for lovemaking. You may shirk this off but think about your partner. It may affect them on a deep subconscious level. As a result they may feel uncomfortable being intimate with you and not know why.

Photos of family, friends, and your children aren’t acceptable either. This is because you can feel “eyes” on you during intimate moments.

Pictures of a solitary figure should be avoided as well. Remember in feng shui what you see is what you get or become. Looking at a lone figure will just reinforce a sense of loneliness within you. Conversely, a picture with three or more figures in it can lead to your partner wanting to be with others. The same rule applies to having three or more framed prints over the bed. Always try to stress the number two and pairs with bedroom art.

Abstract prints can prove to be too upsetting or stimulating. In another area of the home you may want to get your mind to ponder deep thoughts or concepts. However abstracts can keep you from unwinding in the bedroom and getting a good night’s sleep.

Any animal or bird that is a predator should be avoided. They may attract people or situations which will try to attack you. Care should be strictly followed in choosing animal and bird prints. Many years ago I performed feng shui for a distressed woman. She complained that all the men she met were “a bunch of apes” and just wanted to “monkey around.” Guess what she had prints of in her bedroom and stuffed animals of on her bed? Monkeys! Make sure the animal is noble in character or is symbolic of the energies you want to attract. Cranes, for example, mate for life. Peacocks denote class.

People or animals engaged in strenuous activity should be avoided too. Horses stampeding over your head at night will not lead to peaceful dreams. They will also fill you with anxiety in the morning. You’ll feel rushed and not know why.

To attract a romantic relationship, choose prints of two lovers. Be very specific with the print you get. Make sure that it is representative of type of partner you want to attract. If you’re looking for a knight in shinning armor, get a print with one in it. A musician? Then a musician, etc. Also it is of utmost importance to make sure you’re represented in the print. For example don’t have a brunette in the guy’s arms if you are a blond.

The double happiness sign is a dynamic symbol for eternal love. Flowers denote joyfulness. Bamboo brings growth and strength. Pictures of the sky will bring heavenly blessings into your life. Get pieces that are uplifting.

Art is one of the highest forms of nonverbal communication. What you hang on the walls will be shouting volumes to you every night. Therefore try to pick pieces which will reinforce your personal aspirations.

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Your Front Door - The Key to Opportunities

There are three important areas in your home when it comes to good health, happiness, good relationships and wealth: your front door, your bed and your kitchen. Their location, care and cleanliness will either increase your prosperity and well-being or stand in the way.

According to ancient Feng Shui principles, these three areas of your home form the foundation of your life for maintaining the present and creating the future. This article, one of three, will focus on the front door - the entrance to your home, your life and your future.

Front Door Strategies for Success

Your front door is considered the key point of entry for positive energy, new growth, wealth, happiness, relationships and opportunities. It is the opening to your destiny and the future you want to create. It is also the opening to shelter, and to your personal sanctuary. It provides the ability to enter and exit, and it affects your safety and security, and impacts your first and last impressions.

All forms of opportunity, wealth, career openings and prosperity flow through your front door. As you can see, your front door is a very important component in your strategy for creating the life you want.

Whether you live in a condo, a free-standing home, or a residence with strict homeowners association requirements, there are a number of strategies you can employ.

Be approachable! Your front entrance must be obvious, easy to approach, open and have a clear path to it. If there is anything physically or visually standing in the way of your door, such as too many plants, overgrown landscaping, a jumble of lawn décor items or the lack of a footpath, you are turning away people and opportunities. Without a clear entranceway, all the positive energy, opportunities, wealth, happiness, prosperity, and even guests cannot find their way into your home and your life. Mercilessly clear the path, the space and view around your front door to get rid of stagnation and welcome in the good things in life.

Well-functioning! Your front door must be in good condition and function properly. It provides you physical and emotional safety from the outside world. What follows are symbolic of the personal energy problems created by a malfunctioning door:

• Scrapes on the floor – frustration
• Hard to open – career problems
• Not set properly in its frame – life unbalanced or off center
• Loose or wobbly – instability
• Loose knob – hard to get a handle on life
• Paint chipping – decay or depression

There is no room here for chipped paint, fading colors, squeaky hinges, missing screws and door latches that work improperly. Your front door provides the first and last impressions and reflects the type of success you are seeking. If your door is not working properly, fix it. If the color is faded, paint it. If the hinges squeak, oil them. If you are thinking of repainting your door, red doors are considered to bring luck and green doors to bring health and wealth.

Welcoming! Your front door represents the way you connect with others through relationships, the way you connect with the world and the physical entry into your life and home. Make sure it’s bright, clean and well-lit. If it is too bright and sends all the good things in your life away, tone it down with a softer color or add calming colors in surrounding flowers and shrubs. If it is not welcoming enough illuminate it – add lights, bright paint or vivid-colored flowers.

Nearly everything in your life is affected by your front door. Make sure it welcomes in the good health, wealth and opportunities, keeps you safe and represents the best side of you to the world.

How to create She Space just for you!

We as women have to be so many things for so many people and all in one day! We need our own space at the end of the day to come “home to” Whether that’s a diva den, a she space, a hello haven or just our perfect place, here are 6 great ideas to choose from to create a "she space" style that suits you.

Space 1. Creative Corner
She-space style: A place for “working at home” tasks, writing, melting pot ideas, or just to think. How to: This can be a place of healthy clutter to inspire a productive workflow. Pictures, postcards and other items make colourful displays. Baskets and jars holding shells, stones, beads or anything else to get your creative juice flowing. Desk drawers are a must to hide away the “paper”.

Space 2. Fabulous Food Finds
She-space style: A kitchen designed for the enthused chef, weekend cupcake baker, and the domestic goddess that loves testing out the latest cookbooks.
How to: Stop thinking of the kitchen as just a boring white space for preparing family meals. Add art on the walls, paint the cupboard doors and make every day items like glassware & kitchen tools inventive displays. Make the main ingredient to this space your personality which will also add flair to your cooking! Also ensure there are chairs for others to sit, not just the “chef” so everyone is invited and comfortable in this space.

Space 3: Silent Sanctuary
She-space style: A noise free space away from disruptions like the kids, TV, and the outside world.
How to: Banish any items that you find distracting, not just sound items but visual distractions too. Surround yourself with things you love, such as favourite books, magazine stacks, fresh flowers and calm accessories. If it's a large enough space you can even practise meditation or yoga. Make spending time in this space a daily ritual of calm.

Space 4: Pampering Place
She-space style: A spa-like setting for those little luxuries we can’t go without.
How to: Sharing a bathroom can be like peak hour, and it's no fun trying to paint your nails leaning on the toilet, so why not set up another area somewhere else in the home. Create a day spa vibe with a clean colour palette and beautiful feminine accessories such as fragranced soaps, jars filled with bath salts, candles and fluffy towels all make a difference!

Space 5: Reading Refuge
She-space style: A cosy chair with good lighting to relax and read.
How to: Arrange your reading spot that allows natural light in for the day as well as being well-lit for the evening (such as a table or floor lamp). Snuggle it up with comfy cushions and a textured throw. A funky side table for your cuppa and extra reading materials completes the space. A "mummy’s reading don’t disturb" sign is highly recommended!

Space 6: Nature Nook
She-space style: A designated garden station for all those little jobs you've been putting off and a seat setting to just appreciate nature. How to: Wooden benches are great for potting, planning and pondering. Dress it up with cushions that can be removed for dirtier work. Brick ledges are also perfect seats & backyard work spots.

The Fashionable Men's Kimono And Jiu-Jitsu

One look at the original kimono and you will recognize how deeply rooted it is to Japanese tradition. Aside from that, it also offers a lot in terms of comfort and security. As time passed, more and more tweaks and variations were adapted by the kimono, making it suited to the tastes of modern man. It still remains, to this day, one of the more classic women's wear because it can be used for both casual and ceremonial occasions with minimum to no accessories. The fabric used in making the kimono is always a key point to consider. These fabrics have become known for their unique patterns and one of a kind embroidery. But when you look at a kimono for men, you will notice the absence of heavy detailing and patterns.

Although men as not always fashion savvy, they will have tastes that border on the issue of comfort and ease. If you look at the evolution of the original kimono, you will find that this attire, which originated in Asia, started out to be heavy in details. The Japanese were especially concerned with their garments being graceful and comfortable, and those are the characteristics that remain attached to the kimono to this day. This is the main drawing point of this attire, making other cultures latch on to it and to adapt it to their own culture. A kimono-wearing man, at first sight, would give the observer the idea that he is a man who knows martial arts. Competing in jiu-jitsu would have the man wearing a short kimono. On the other hand, men who will attend a formal or a casual event would be wearing a long kimono.

There are very minute differences between men's and women's kimono. Although other cultures tried to effect changes through their influences, they are still quite slow, which explains why the changes that are being seen are still considerably small. This led to how pants were now started to be worn beneath the robe. It wasn't until various martial arts such as judo and jiu-jitsu made their way to other countries that men started wearing kimono. Despite the limited options when it comes to color ' they could only choose between white and blue, although there are very rare cases where they can choose black ' they can still exercise their cultural and personal individuality by looking for something unique to wear along with the outfit.

When it comes to clothes, durability is a factor that many men put a lot of stock on. After all, men tend to engage in activities that are vigorous and rough so they have to wear clothes that could stand up to them. For centuries, the kimono has been used in various martial arts and other high contact sports all over the world. Although the sizes of the kimono would differ depending on the bulk of the wearer, the design would still be uniform. It is also usual to see men wearing their kimono while doing various activities not related to martial arts.

In terms of fabric, a kimono for men who are into martial arts will have a tough and light material that will not rip easily. If the attire is for a formal event, the choice of kimono should be something lighter. Silk is the material that was used in the original kimonos of old but recent years have seen other fabrics and materials being used, without sacrificing the lightness and the durability of the kimono. The formal kimono for men might have some elaborate designs, but with a minimal exuberance, unlike the female kimono.

Shopping for a kimono is not something that men look forward to. There are only a few stores who specialize in selling kimono for men and they sell them at very high prices. Naturally, people would go to the internet in the hopes of buying one. There you will get a number of online stores major on the kimono and you can buy the clothes at a cheap price, while learning more about kimono fashion.