What I learned in Taiwan is that you must find your own quiet space in time in the midst of city noise and people chatter. Each temple has a unique feature; some tap into wisdom, others on spiritual healing, relationships or wealth-related issues. What they all have in common is their meridian point, a Feng Shui portal. When the portal of Qi opens up, prayers and wishes are answered because it gives a direct wi-fi connection between you and the universe.
BaZi is not fortune telling or a psychic reading. It is Chinese Astrology based on your birth chart and has been around for 4,000 years as a compliment to Feng Shui. Few practitioners in the West know BaZi; it is one of my specialties. I believe you are the star of your own movie and BaZi astrology shines a spotlight on what makes you happy and what is achievable.
Seeing the world through Feng Shui eyes is not about moving your couch (well sometimes it is) or spending a lot of money. Feng Shui fairy dust cannot be sprinkled to make you instantly successful, popular or rich. What Classical Feng Shui can do is tap into positive Qi or life force energy in your environment so you live and work in a place that is supportive. Life is better with great Feng Shui!
Spirit begins with prayer and what better way to speed up that communication then lighting incense. Smoke is the vehicle that dispatches your wishes and dreams to the universe. Incense is a powerful tool dating back 6000 to 8500 years. Did you know that peddlers along the Silk Route turned incense sales into big business? The famous trade route changed its name to the Incense Route.
My Ganesh dharma began in Cambodia at the overgrown jungle temple of Ta Prohm. I met the wizened monk who sweeps the steps; bought a bamboo cowbell from him and he posed for a photo. As I left, he placed a tiny golden Ganesh in my hand, "He protects travelers and will help you find your way", he told me as my guide translated. A golden light washed over me and then the monk was gone. I wondered why did he think I was lost?
A ritual of initiating every grand trans-global adventure with a purchase is my secret to shopping for nirvana. You have to make an investment otherwise you've got nothing at stake. At the famous Gem Palace in Jaipur, 7th generation jeweler to Moghul Emperors Sanjay Kasliwal held up a pair of sparkling diamond earrings, "If these don't bring you nirvana I have bigger ones"!
What I have learned from trips to Asia is that they have an innate understanding that everything is connected. Life is full of spirit. Sacred objects, ritual and meditation are their daily routine. Everyone has at least one shrine or altar and possibly more. Buddha and Quan Yin greet their guests. Dragons are their power symbols and Lucky Cats bring good fortune to their businesses. To me, it's about living every day in a spiritual way.
As the star of your own movie, you need to know how to shine the spotlight on your fabulous life. It’s about hitting your mark and focusing on the good areas of your BaZi Chinese Astrology chart. Next, adjust your Feng Shui to profit in life. Finally, harness Qi Men Dun Jia universal spirit to manifest positive outcomes. As a Hollywood movie director in my former life, let me direct you to be a Super Star in yours.
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Blog
Armed with a sense of sense of adventure, a slew of trusty cameras, a healthy dose of personal pluck and a wallet full of credit cards, I embarked on a series of shopping adventures that led to my life in metaphysics. My experiences in the Far East illuminated my life, teaching me new independence, confidence and giving birth to a new career in Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics. Join my blog of spiritual musings, magical insights, and quick tips for gurus on-the-go.
Books
Once I discovered the fun of writing books, I could not stop. The Art of Painted Furniture (Sterling Press) is my first book about my hand-painted furniture business. Thursdays with Mom & Michael is a mother/daughter project and IPP Gold Medal winner. The Tipster Chronicles; Tipping on the Graffiti Scene 1979-82 was featured at MOCA's historic Art in the Streets exhibition. And Anita's Lucky Series shares my expertise in Chinese Metaphysics and spirituality.
Travel
While shopping at the posh Shanghai Tang on my first trip to Hong Kong, the only item I could afford was the green tea room spray and a travel deck of cards. I used this deck of 52 Hong Kong adventures to have an amazing visit and vowed to one day create my own travel deck. Fifteen years later, my dream project Shopping for Nirvana manifested with India, Cambodia, Bali, Hong Kong, Cuba and Thailand. Toss in your suitcase and join me on my global travels.
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