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Contents for June 2007:
Troubled complex's destruction presents hope for better future
Question of the Month: Are there different types of Feng Shui?
Tip of the Month: June's Energy
Resource Recommendations and Upcoming Events
What's New or Different
Testimony; This Month's Feature; and More
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TIM REVELL DISPATCH
Lisa Palm, who lives near Woodland Meadows, said she and her husband were planning to move before the decision to raze the troubled complex
was made. She wants shops and a park to replace it.
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Troubled complex's destruction presents hope for better future
The Columbus Dispatch
Monday, May 28, 2007
By Ann Fisher |
As demolition crews tear down and clear out the Woodland Meadows apartment complex,
others will plant grass in their wake. Dozens of mature shade trees will stay. For a period, at least, a meadow really will cover the landscape where, long ago, violence was
so pervasive that the East Side complex was dubbed "Uzi Alley." Dorothy Lupo of the nearby North Eastmoor neighborhood told Dispatch reporter Mark
Ferenchik on Thursday that now "maybe the land can come to rest and heal." She has something there, I thought.
It reminded me of the Chinese feng shui tradition, which holds that objects -- household items, buildings and roads -- can direct the flow of energy toward or away from harmony and balance,
depending on how they are arranged. Diana Garber, a central Ohio feng shui consultant whose clients span the globe, confirmed my thinking.
Still, I felt a little silly and admitted to Garber that, sure, I keep the space beneath my beds open and avoid hanging mirrors so they face windows. But I'm not a feng shui buff.
You can imagine my relief when Garber told me that one of her clients is a Cleveland development company. She helped architects for Rysar Properties and the Cleveland Housing Network plan the layout
of a townhouse development that covers a whole city block in the Goodrich-Kirtland Park neighborhood there. "You start by analyzing the lay of the land," she said, "then man's impact ... and then the
people in the place." After all the acrimony, violence and neglect that defined Woodland Meadows over the years, perhaps, as Dorothy Lupo suggested, it's time for a rest.
And perhaps whoever decides to build something there will be kind to that tortured corner of the city and consider its past. When the first walls came down on Thursday, you could see the trees and the blue sky
beyond the buildings. You could feel the release, the relief, the hope. Lisa Palm smiled openly into the wall of dust that followed the falling bricks and concrete.
She had waited eight years for the day, since buying her first home in North Eastmoor. Palm and her neighbors had watched and waited and fumed as city officials grappled for years
with the legal and practical implications of condemning and then razing 122 red-brick, three-story multiunit buildings on the 52-acre site.
There came a time when Palm and many others had nearly given up. "My husband and I were planning on moving," she told me. "Now, with this being leveled, we feel really confident that
good things are going to happen." The Upper Arlington teacher said she wants a bookstore, a coffee shop and a park. Her call for green space was echoed by everyone I interviewed amid the dust of the demolition.
Nancy Mayle has lived in Eastmoor for 29 years. She remembers when she would leave her windows open and doors unlocked, and she has watched as others have fled.
Mayle acknowledges that the world has changed. You can't go back. A blank slate is a good place to begin a new story, though. Even as the strife has frustrated
Palm and Mayle and Lupo, they have come together with many others and are stronger for it. During this time of healing, that bodes well for the future. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Question of the Month For answers to more questions, see Feng Shui Facts.Q. Are there different types of Feng Shui?
A. Yes, there are several types of Feng Shui, to name the most common:
- Form School began in Southern China, and is based on evaluating land forms, waterways and geography.
- Compass School (also known as traditional or classic Feng Shui, or geomancy) was founded for the relatively flat topography of Northern China, which dominates throughout
most of the world. This practice uses either a Chinese (luopan) or Western-style compass to determine the eight compass directions of a building or room, and then
specific degrees for further analysis (determine what elements such as fire, earth, metal, water or wood govern aspects of the building and the occupants' lives).
Compass School is considered a scientific method. Example: If a home's energy is water and it's owner's energy is fire, water extinguishes fire. Correctives may be called
for to balance this, and restore harmony.
- Black Sect Tantric Tibetan School (also known as Black Hat) has gained popularity in the United States, and is the newest form of Feng Shui. It disregards compass
directions, and instead uses a grid which uses the entrance of a building or room as the main reference point. Then objects, mirrors and other enhancements are placed
accordingly. Example: The far left corner from the entrance typically represents wealth and prosperity, and uses the color green.
Whichever form of Feng Shui is chosen, be consistent. Practice one method at a time. If it does not produce desired results, try another. Feng Shui creates harmony by respecting life's
gifts and the world around us. Feng Shui is simply good common sense, sound architectural design and intuition. Geography, ecology, meteorology, astronomy, interior design, ancient
Chinese philosophies such as Taoism, Buddhism, and folk beliefs that have survived thousands of years are all a part of the mix. Many times Feng Shui confirms what you've
done, but didn't know why you did it that way other than it felt right or you liked it. Then there's what you didn't know that may be impacting health, relationships, wealth, joy and overall abundance.
All schools of Feng Shui are based on the following principle: Put the right objects in the right place to be in harmony and balance with yourself, nature and the universe. As you do so, you
will activate areas of your life for improvements. Impacts will unfold to bring about harmony, health, love, romance, marriage, children, business, employment, creativity, self-development,
wealth, fame, fortune and aspirations. If you have an important occasion to schedule or attend, it's worth researching energy patterns, so be sure and consult with us for a good day. Walt Disney and others have
successfully run their empires using this information.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tip of the Month: June's Energy
On June 6 we enter a seven (soft metal) energy. In a two (earth) year this can bring about conflict between females and make it difficult to become pregnant. Rats caution this month. Snakes caution this year. If you have an important decision to make (or action to take) be sure and consult with us for a good day. Want to reduce your risk? Call us at 1-866-689-6891 to find out how you can be more proactive!
Energy Days This Month Read more here.
- Mercury retrograde starts June 15 (
see article).
June 20, 22, 23 and 24 are low energy days. Plan activities that have low expectations that still produce a sense of accomplishment.
For more information see our article 2007 Retrogrades, Eclipses and Moons. If you have an important decision to make (or action to take) be sure and consult with us for a good day. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Resource Recommendations Old World Stone Carving Dale Johnson (BFA) and his assistants strive to read and travel to view great works of stone carving as often as possible. Unfortunately, the teachers of stone
carving are almost all dead - the work they left behind has been Dale's best teacher. Dale realizes that meeting the standards of craftsmanship established by millennia of skilled and
dedicated artisans, was and is, a spiritual endeavor.Please support businesses who support Feng Shui! It means they care about the environment and good energy flow!
If you have a book, verse, or music that you'd like to recommend please send me an email. Time permitting, I'll review it and pass along your generosity.
Don't forget to check out our archive of newsletters,
articles, and tips; and browse the rest of our website--voted best non-hype Feng Shui site!
Gain more insight and obtain free Feng Shui tips through a Yahoo chat group called Classic Feng Shui at ClassicFengShui-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Questions are generated by
group members and everyone learns from each other. This format offers photos, files, a calendar, surveys, and other benefits too. Messages are reviewed before being posted so spam and solicitations don't get through. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our Upcoming Events See our Events page for details and updated events listings.
Empower Your Personal Energy private event
06/18/07 Feng Shui 101 private event
06/23/07 HEAR-YE HEAR-YE!! Announcing the Event of the Year in Delaware, OH
06/28/07 Entrepreneur Extraordinaire A Feng Shui Approach
in Columbus, OH
07/12/07 Commercial Projects & The Art of Building with Feng Shui in Columbus, OH
07/18/07 NARI Round Table private event
07/21/07 Put Fun Back Into Your Vacation in Delaware, OH
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What's New or Different?
Managing Our Energy in Our Environment - Listen to Diana's Radio Interview on Voice America
...if you missed this radio interview with Diana Garber on Voice America, you can now visit the link above to access the archived version, 5/14/07 Managing Our Energy in Our Environment.
Explore Feng Shui and the many benefits it can bring you!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Testimonies, Good News, Quotes and more
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Diana Garber for the Earth Acupuncture that was performed around my home in September 2006.
Although my husband was skeptical at first, given the cost of the procedure and the fact that he is a Neurosurgeon. All skepticism soon faded after several events. Before the
Acupuncture was done, my husband had come down with a terrible case of the shingles, my son had a rash that would not go away for several months, and I had developed bronchitis. All
these illnesses popped up around the same time due to some things that had come up regarding the energy of our home we had just moved into. Within just a week after the
Acupuncture was done our symptoms began to subside, and within 2 weeks they disappeared. About 1 month following the procedure something else happened. I was sitting in my living
room (which has quite a number of windows facing an open field) when all of a sudden the sky turned green and the wind picked up. I spotted a tornado headed straight toward me! I ran into
the bathroom for safety and when I came out I was astonished! The tornado skipped around my house and followed down the side of my yard leveling one of my trees and taking out my
mail box. It did not touch my house! Furthermore, the tree it took out was outside the line of Acupuncture. My husband believes that some sort of magnetic interference from the steel
rods used for the earth acupuncture embedded in the ground caused the tornado to change its course. Coincidence? I think not. Thank you again, Diana, for your expertise!
Dr. Dennis & Anna McClure
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If time or resources to have a full analysis performed are an issue, we offer the Child Star Astrology report for purchase securely online, which is an affordable and comprehensive natal
report that describes in great detail a child's emerging identity as well as their emotional and intellectual inclinations, and more!
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It's to enjoy each step along the way."
~Dr. Wayne Dyer ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Want results too? Call us at 1-866-689-6891 so we can help you. Obtain more ideas at
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To our clients: Be generous with those you encounter! Your success may inspire someone else and offer a creative approach they didn't consider. When you share a success story with
us, YOU are creating positive flow. What you put into the world comes back to you. Abundance attracts abundance. We'll keep reminding you of that. To those that have
contacted us, congratulations on your success! The most powerful and consistent thing to do is
evaluate energy where you live and work. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Celebrate You
A Holy Splash of Time
For those of you who celebrated or will celebrate birthdays or special occasions this month, best wishes to you! We offer gift certificates for you to give to that special someone or to
throw out hints for in hopes to receive one! Congratulations and please accept our wishes for many happy returns to come.What will the future have in store for your loved ones? By evaluating what's possible and
taking preventive measures, you can choose what works for you and what doesn't. Find ways to transform challenging energy to maximize the positive and minimize the negative. This can
be part of your investment strategy!Anyone who makes a client referral will benefit from their improved energy in more than one way. You'll receive a gift of services, products or cash!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This Month's Feature: Kanji Brush Paintings
These
original Chinese Kanji brush-paintings are done in black sumi on linen paper. English
translations in red add that touch of eye-catching color. Each is signed and dated by the artist. Can be purchased framed or unframed. These are perfect to remind yourself, or
someone else, about a feeling or goal. Prices range from $7.98 to 11.98 plus shipping and handling. Secure
online shopping is available.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This newsletter is based on classic Feng Shui
principles which incorporate scientific processes, including astronomy, electromagnetic currents, geology, geopathic stress, physics, and mathematics, with the arts of architecture, astrology, philosophy, interior
decorating, landscaping, and more. Classic Feng Shui goes well beyond decorating and where your front door is located. Balance depends on five elements – fire, earth, metal, water
and wood; when a structure was built; when you were born; magnetic influences; and other significant factors. Every building has a unique energy blueprint.
Intuitive Concepts is a member in good standing of many organizations and has won several awards. Our lead practitioner, Diana Garber, has more than two decades of Feng Shui experience. Her many credentials are on our
website, or you can request a portfolio.As a popular speaker, Diana has presented at the Chinese Culture Symposium, International Feng Shui and other international conferences, Chinese Culture Connection, etc., and appears on TV and radio. Many
articles
are available about and by Diana. She has a corporate and a management background that includes disaster recovery, information technology, finance, and health care. For more biographical information, visit this link.
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