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INTERIOR ALIGNMENT E-NEWSLETTERGifting and Sharing Spring 2005 The following articles and tips are from Certified Interior Alignment Practitioners. Interior Alignment Feng Shui by Minnie Kansman, MTIA, Interior Alignment Foundation Council There is a growing movement throughout the field
of Feng Shui, and it is called Interior Alignment. Denise Linn, internationally
acclaimed author of Sacred Space and Feng Shui for your Soul,
founded this dynamic school of feng shui in 1994. She has recently graduated 56
Master Teachers to carry on her worldwide trainings. A
consultation begins with Interior Alignment’s greatest ally, the Synchro-Alignment
Meditation. During this meditation, it is discovered what you wish to manifest
in your life, and also how your living space is reflecting that back to you. For
example, you may be hoping for more wealth to come flowing through your doors,
yet the wealth area of your home is filled with clutter and debris. We all know
clutter represents stuck Chi or life force. Synchro-alignment would ask, what
does this clutter mean to you? Is there a place in your life that perhaps you
are dragging your heals, instead of moving forward? Do you feel “stuck” in
the present job you are in, longing for a more satisfying career?
Is there a way this clutter is serving you? Knowing the answers to these
personal questions, helps you to understand the “why” of the clutter, and
enables you to move forward with conviction. I recently had a client whose office was in the Wealth area of her home. From outside appearances everything looked in perfect order. Once into the Syncro-alignment meditation it was revealed that she was pedaling like crazy under the surface. She reluctantly confessed every drawer and closet in that office was filled with mountains of unknown papers and files. Her business was growing, yet she had no clue how to keep it organized, or how to turn a profit. The room felt out of control to her, though by looking at it you would have never know her secret. This is also how my client felt about her life, she was making a good appearance, but beneath it all she wasn’t feeling as calm as she looked. When I asked what the hidden clutter represented
to her, she said, “I have never really taken my business seriously, I have
always just played with the idea of being a business owner.”
The clutter represented to her a laissez-faire
approach to her career. She wanted be more serious about her work, and so has
decided to clean out every file and shelf, to create an office that supports her
dream of running a more professional business. Through Synchro-Alignment she
discovered the personal energy motivator that will help her accomplish this
goal. Interior Alignment believes a space and those who inhabit that space are reflections for one another. So what is your home or office communicating about you? Take some time to listen and meditate with it, there is much to be revealed. Minnie Kansman is a Master Teacher and Practitioner of Interior Alignment. She can be reached at her business Eco~Balance Humanity in Harmony with Nature at 616 897 5340 or balance@altelco.com Spring Cleaning With
Intent by Deborah Redfern I don't know about you, but I
don't naturally whistle while I work, especially doing those repetitive tasks
like washing dishes and sweeping floors. This is a pity, because simply put,
cleaning shifts energy. It has an uplifting effect, making each room sparkle. I
found myself thinking that since house cleaning on its own shifts energy, cleaning
with Intent would
have even more powerful effects. I put my theory to the test and found some
simple and effective suggestions to make spring cleaning not only more
meaningful, but more enjoyable. 1. Set your Intent while you
clean. Take some time to consider your Life Vision and hold that thought as you
go about cleaning. To set your Intent, hold a vision of how you want your life
to be. That vision might be a home that exudes love and harmony. Or perhaps you
want your home to be a creative sanctuary. When you clean with your Life Vision
firmly in mind the energy this creates actually goes into your living space.
2.
While you clean, try using these affirmations, or write some of your own.
With
each window I clean, my inner vision becomes more clear and focused.
As
I polish and dust my furniture I give thanks for the blessings in my life. As
I wash my dishes I let go of any self-limiting thoughts. As
I sweep the floors, I affirm that this work creates a sanctuary for all who
enter this house. 3.
Use imagery to psychically clean your house.
For instance, imagine a column of pure white light from the sun (moon, stars) that comes shining through your
roof and fills your home until it glows. Imagine this cleansing, renewing and
healing light pouring in until you can sense a shift in the energy.
4.
While you clean, invite the healing forces of the four elements into your
home – air, water, fire and earth. Not only will it help you clean your home,
but it has a powerful cleansing and renewing affect on your body, mind and soul. Air
(Sound and Scent) Did you know that sound waves pass through physical forms and
change the vibrational frequency of your home? As you clean, choose music to
suit the mood and make your task lighter and mood brighter. Especially effective
are recorded bird song; classical and baroque music such as Bach, Mozart, and
Brahms; and human voice such as Gregorian chant. For scent, try aromatherapy. I
have included some recipes at the end to show you how you can
make your own natural cleaning products using essential oils. Water.
Water is essential for our
survival. It is obvious that we use water when we clean, but how often do we
take it for granted? To give water its rightful respect, consider making
'special' water. Pour a pitcher of water and send it prayers. Add a few drops of
flower essences (such as Bach Flower Remedies), or environmental essences to
create elixirs with healing properties. Ceremoniously drink the water, or use in
it in special cleaning rituals. However do not use essential oils in water for
drinking purposes since some are toxic. Fire. The
main source of fire in our lives is sun, and the sun governs the cycles of
nature and the changing of seasons. Spring was historically the logical time to
clean because in days past, homes were heated by coal or wood and by the end of
winter they were coated with smoke and grime. Spring brought warmer weather when
the hearth fire could go out and everything in the home given a thorough
cleaning. Still today, the associations of spring and spring cleaning bring a
sense of renewal and new beginnings for many of us. Earth.
The energy of
Earth provides us with an important source of belonging and grounding. I believe
it anchors the energy of the other elements. To work with the energy of the
earth in your home, try a salt ritual. Salt is cleansing and grounding, and
believed to have the ability to neutralize negative energy. To begin, toss sea
salt around the room on the floor, especially in the corners. Leave to sit for
several hours or overnight and then sweep or vacuum it up. Smudging Aromatic plants can also be used to
shift energy. The Native
American space clearing technique of smudging
uses aromatic herbs that are lit and allowed to smoke. This is done to remove
negative energy fields around people, or to clear undesirable vibrations out of
homes, to promote health and to give a blessing. Different dried herbs and
plants are used such as sage, tobacco, cedar, juniper, lavender, sweet grass,
pinon, red willow and mesquite. The herbs are bundled and tied (called a smudge
stick), or braided in the case of sweetgrass, or they can be used loose. The
smudge is lit and as the herbs begin to flame brightly, the fire is blown out
and the smoldering end is blown on gently to encourage the herbs to smoke. The
smoke is brushed all over the body, front and back, with your hand or sometimes
with a feather. You can pass the smoke over yourself or have a friend do it. You
can then proceed to clear your entire house by brushing the smoke around the
parameter of the room, paying special attention to corners. Needless to say you
should always use a heat proof dish to hold the herbs, even with a smudge stick,
and make sure they are completely extinguished when you are through. Also
disconnect your smoke alarm (although there may not be enough smoke to actually
trigger it, it definitely breaks the mood if it does), and remember to reset the
smoke detector when you are through. To smudge with Intent, hold the outcome
firmly in your mind and recite (or mentally repeat) words such as “I am a
sacred child of God (the Creator, the Universe)” and picture yourself and your
home surrounded by golden, protective energy. Cleaning
with Essential Oils The aroma
of essential oils can influence the state of mind, most notably they can reduce
stress and induce relaxation. Less known perhaps is that essential oils are antiseptic
and kill germs and
microbes on surfaces, making them ideal for cleaning and disinfecting your home.
You can use any essential oil you are particular fond of since almost all
essential oils have germ killing properties, but I rarely use more than 3
different oils in a cleaning blend. You do not need to use top grade oils for
cleaning purposes. Always keep in mind the general safety considerations of
essential oils: keep out of reach of children, and be aware that cats and birds
are very sensitive to essential oils. Do not use essential oils directly in your
cat's/bird's environment. Some of my favourite cleaning blends are:
Good Chi Spray I use this as a room spray to instantly
lift the energy in a room. You can also use this spray to wipe down countertops,
door knobs and sink taps – or anywhere germs lurk since it is also a
disinfectant, targeting
airborne and surface bacteria, viruses, fungus, yeast and mold. Shake often
during use. For a 4 oz (120 ml) water in a
spray bottle add 80-100 drops of essential oils.
For a smaller bottle, adjust the number of drops of essential oils
accordingly. Bathing Beauty Tub Cleaner This
is a non-abrasive cleaner for tubs, porcelain and countertops. Mix ½ cup baking
soda with enough liquid detergent or soft soap to make a thick texture (like
cake frosting). Add 5-10 drops
essential oil. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, wash the surface and rinse. Deborah Redfern is a Master Teacher of Interior Alignment, a Soul Coach and owner of Estel Interior Alignment. For more information on her practice, visit her website at www.estel.ca Copyright © 2005 Deborah Redfern. All rights reserved.
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