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A Feng Shui Consultant in New York: A Lesson on Intention AND Marketing

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:31:30 -0500

A Feng Shui Consultant in New York: A Lesson on Intention AND Marketing

As a Feng Shui Consultant in New York, we are asked to look for and think about SIGNS. Some are apparent to us while some are much more subtle. We don't believe in Coincidences and NEVER believe in "Accidents." Things happen for a reason.

Feng Shui Consultants also work with Energy and believe very much in INTENTIONS they put out (what is also called ‘The Law of Attraction' to some). There are Reasons for everything and anything that come our way and we always need to remember to look into these things that come our way before turning them down.

It was a thrill to have the 2009 US Open here on Long Island, NY. I enjoyed showing you some of the pictures Laura was able to capture. It was also during that weekend that her site http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com went "live."

Laura had planned to go near the entrance to the US Open to try and sell some of her artwork. She'd created two pictures that she'd drawn and colored and had high-quality copies made. By the time the rains let up, it was Sunday and she was discouraged by some from trying.

People had already purchased Mercandise from the huge tent set up inside the grounds and more then that, they were wet, tired and muddy. The Final Game was delayed until Monday due to all the heavy rains.

Marti had emailed us the evening before to say her site would be live on Sunday. We took it as a sign to go; just that day we had been on a Feng Shui Consultation in Brooklyn and she'd been commissioned by our client to create a mural. It didn't seem she had much to lose.

She took a folding table, a new Art piece she was working on and the two pictures she'd done along with the copies. She set up and continued to work on the new piece of art. If you believe in Intention and Energy, what happened next won't surprise you. In the spirit of:"Build it and they will come" people started coming up to her, asking her questions and snapping up her art.

One person purchased the picture she was working on before it was even done and she was commissioned for two custom pieces. She called me before noon to tell me she'd sold out but one person she'd spoke to had said he'd be back, he said he had something he wanted to give her.

She was thrilled! But she also said she didn't know how long she should wait and wondered if that person would return and what he could possibly have to give her. She decided to wait another half hour and was just packing up to leave when the kind stranger returned.

He'd been impressed with her Artwork and had purchased both pieces. He said while most people were yelling to try to get attention to sell items, she'd just gone about her work. Sometimes, he said, a quieter approach to Marketing is the very thing that attracts others to you and handed her two tickets to the final day of the US Open on Monday, each ticket being valued at $100 each.

Needless to say, she was speechless! She was also able to attend a once in a life-time event and was there to see the new winner and feel the excitement in the crowd.

Energy-Intention-Marketing all go together I realized. We are ALL marketing, every day but how much ENERGY are we putting into it?

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano are Feng Shui Consultants in New York NY providing on site Feng Shui/Design Consultations on Long Island, New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and the Tri-State area.

Be Kind -- REWIND by Feng Shui Long Island Consultant

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:38:15 -0500

I was going through some old VHS tapes the other day hoping to be able to part with some. I have so many and although I still have the player for them I don't use them very often.

One was from an old video store; I'd apparently racked up so many late fees, I bought it and it had a sticker on it that said "Be KIND -- REWIND." It made me recall that often when I rented tapes, I'd have to rewind them as the person who had rented it before hadn't bothered.

It's sad to me they had to put a sticker on it to ask their clients to be thoughtful. I flashed back to what seemed only a few years ago when there was no road rage (New York now leads the country in the number of Road Rage "incidents), no ‘home invasions' no gangs (at least that we were aware of) on Long Island, no drive by shootings and wondered what had happened in the last 10 years or less that completely changed this lovely Island around?

Which leads to the point of this post (yes, I have one : ) If you are stuck on a decision or unsure of exactly what to do in a particular situation do you take a few minutes to REWIND? I go back through the entire Feng Shui Consultation to see if I may have missed something.....anything that might help a client.

More often then not, I don't find anything but there are those rare occasions when I will think of another thing to try. In doing a REWIND, we just might find a small oversight or error that might change circumstances around completely.

In your relationships, both business AND personal, Be Kind and REWIND.

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

New York Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York providing personalized, affordable on site Feng Shui Consultations for all of Long Island, New York City, Brooklyn and Queens; distance consultations are also available. Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997.

My First Speechless Sunday---Auspicious Beginnings

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:08:12 -0500

Taken by Feng Shui New York Consultant Carole Provenzale of Feng Shui Long Island & New York in Queens NY.

A Master of Creativity: Marti Garaughty----THANK YOU!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:04:22 -0500

A Master of Creativity: Marti Garaughty, THANK YOU!

When I am working with a client on a Feng Shui Consultation, my Energy is focused on THEM. I want them to be happy with the recommendations, I want them to understand why I am suggesting them, I want them to know that my intent and energy is focused on THEM and THEIR needs.

I would estimate that about 35 % of my clients at this time are from REFERRALS from happy clients. I’ve built a name and a good reputation.

When the thought to have a website built for Laura as a Graduation gift came to me, I initially thought of my webmaster. He was busy and it didn’t get done. I’d purchased the domain name of her choice and thought of Marti. Marti designed my outside blog which so many people loved and I already knew his dedication to making his clients HAPPY with what he is creating. marti garaughty : The Art Of Marketing You

I also knew of his quick responses and his amazing patience. It didn’t take me long to contact him. First let me say that Marti has no idea I’m writing this…and although he knows a few of the events which have taken place, that’s for another blog.

Laura, of course, was involved. I was also involved and we both asked Marti to design a custom site for her. Again, he is a PLEASURE to work with. He’d design something, change it around, give us ideas, change it again and send it for review. We wanted some specific pictures included in the site but they just didn’t FIT the design.

Marti is an artist. He does NOT disappoint. I know when I am stuck on a particular thing, it’s about all I could think about and from Marti’s emails, I believe he felt the same way. A late night email confirmed my suspicions: “I came up with an idea I think you’ll like…will send it soon.” (I’m paraphrasing here : )

There it was, the next morning. The custom website both Laura and I LOVED. It is now live if you’d like to see it: http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

Marti put many hours of time and thought into this…and, whether he believes me or not, the Energy that followed the site going live is a story into itself for another day.

I do NOT refer people I haven’t worked with or know someone who has worked with them. I am careful with referrals because I believe they are a reflection of you. So when I refer someone, you can just BET I’m happy with their work. Marti is not just a Blog Artist, Website Designer, or creates Artwork at it’s finest, he’s a dedicated person who truly goes the extra MILES to make his clients happy. Thank you, Marti. And I will post those amazing updates including some things you haven’t heard about since that site went LIVE.

Http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com is a Marti Garaughty design at it’s best!

Laura Cerrano is the proud new owner of one beautiful website.

Go Ahead....Cross some "Boundaries" in Life! by Feng Shui Long Island & NY

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:41:53 -0500

Are YOU “Out of Bounds” with your Clients? Feng Shui Queens NY.

As a Feng Shui Consultant in New York, I am always careful not to cross any “boundaries” with my clients. Often times after a Feng Shui Consultation we will keep in touch and it’s not at all unusual for us to become friends.

It is, in fact, one of the nicest parts of this lovely art of Feng Shui.

Still, there are boundaries. I sometimes wonder if I asked a client/friend for something if I would be “crossing the line.” I don’t want to do that so I simply Don’t ASK.

My thinking has changed a bit over the years and most particularly due to a recent incident. Years ago I had a contact from someone who worked for the hit TV show “Crossing Over” with John Edward. If you’ve read some previous posts, I am a huge fan of his. It had crossed my mind to ask my client if she knew of any way I could obtain tickets—I had tried unsuccessfully for almost two years.

I somehow never felt it was the right thing to do. We did, however, become friends and still are today. We will email, speak on the phone and meet for lunch or dinner when possible. Today I would likely have no problem asking her but then it was still a “Professional” relationship.

An email she sent one day almost sent me off my chair. She’d asked what I was doing and what I’d been up to….and included in the last sentence “If you ever want tickets to the show, just let me know.” She didn’t know I had been trying for SO long and when I accepted her incredible offer she asked me why I hadn’t simply ASKED…..

Some of you that also read my posts probably know one of my favorite things to do is go to attend concerts. I book as many as I can reasonably afford and then I book more. This year I tried to make Very Careful selections for the Summer. I chose Gordon Lightfoot, my all time favorite Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Fleetwood Mac (yes, they all played together again!) and Bonnie Raitt.

Again, I was WAY over my limit. WAY, WAY over : ) Then it was announced that Huey Lewis and the News were going to be playing. Goodness, if you have ever seen them you would never forget the ENERGY they generate! And if you haven’t, I can promise you that you won’t sit down.

I have been working on a project FOR someone for a long time. It’s BUSINESS. But I know they have access to tickets from the place having the concert…..Dare I ask my Boss?? Much as I like to think I’m an independent “agent” I am really an employee.

One morning, I took a chance and emailed my ‘boss.’ A few days later I came in to a message that said “Carole, your Huey tickets are burning a hole in my pocket.” I was THRILLED. I couldn’t thank him enough and when I spoke to him, I realized something---he was HAPPY to have gotten me the tickets, just as my Feng Shui Client had been. I had really created my own “boundaries.” People that you have helped along the way are only too happy to help you right back….if you give them a chance.

Overstep your boundaries---I dare you!

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island &; New York providing on site Feng Shui Consultations for New York City (Manhattan), Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

A Feng Shui Consultant at the US OPEN 2009 Bethpage Long Island NY

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:28:03 -0500

A Feng Shui Consultant at the US Open in Bethpage Long Island, 2009

All photos property of Laura Cerrano

US OPEN in Bethpage Long Island NY 2009—Photos

These are some other shots Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan was able to capture on Friday at Bethpage State Park in Long Island NY. With nothing but rain expected for the next few days (accompanied by HEAVY rain and colder temperatures), I suspect even if you are on the Golf Course these might be the best views you’ll get.

What is it about having the US Open on Long Island and rain? This feels like a repeat of the 2002 US Open. My hints for attending the Open?

Getting ready to film...he needed way more protection in the driving rains we had today!

In spite of the many tents, they had to close the event early today.

Dress warm; we are having April temperatures in JUNE.
Don’t leave home without an umbrella (or two!)
Watch where you park! Farmingdale Village has been having what is called a “ticketing blitz” and although signs are posted, you have to look all the way UP to see them. Laura and I both got tickets the first week we moved back to Farmingdale in January!
Places you might like to try for great food:

Krisches in Massapequa (one town over). Krisches is a New York Institution known for its homemade Ice Cream, Pies, Chocolate and the absolute BEST hamburgers anywhere! It is a true old-time confectionary store that has been around forever and, I suspect, will stay around forever. It would be a shame to leave Long Island without stopping in the treasure in Massapequa, NY.

HRS Singleton’s in Bethpage: A somewhat more upscale yet still casual restaurant where you are greeted every night by the owner. Formerly called “No Bananas” this restaurant was ALWAYS good. Its close and you’re assured a great meal.

If you like Chinese Food, Kwong Ming in Wantagh has also been around forever. Newsday aggress with me on this one, they have unparalleled Chinese Food that never tastes like “take-out” -- even if it is!

Dominico’s in Levittown Long Island. Hidden in a corner of a shopping market and right next to Brittany Beauty School (one of my old schools : ), it looks outside like any other Pizza Place. Take a walk into the back and visit the restaurant for some wonderful Italian dishes I’ve tried for years to recreate at home (but never have).

ALL of these places have Good Feng Shui! They’d have to as they’ve lasted so long and remained consistently GOOD.

Here's a few more shots from Friday....Cloudy but not the horrendous rain we had today!

The Oak Room....Fine Dining Inside the newly renovated clubhouse.

I do hear some are stopping to sign autographs after the 18th hole. I have also read that New Yorkers who play this course often have given welcomed advice to the players of the US Open.

We ALL hope for better weather tomorrow!

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island. Along with Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano on site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City, Brooklyn, Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.

New York Feng Shui & Eco Friendly ART

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:33:01 -0500

New York Feng Shui and Eco Friendly ART

In 1996 I was deeply immersed in my Feng Shui Study Course here on Long Island New York. In addition to the intensives on Feng Shui we were introduced to a subject called Bio-Biologie. Long before Al Gore came out and spoke about “Going Green” we were learning about such things as ‘environmentally friendly” materials, paints and all natural rugs that don’t outgas (often times for YEARS to come), electromagnetic energy and the hazards of being exposed to it to incorporate methods for our clients to live a healthier, happier and more productive life through both Feng Shui AND bio-biologie.

It is a science and study developed in Germany and brought to the United States. I have been as careful as possible since then to buy as natural as I can….in 1996, however, it seemed no one had heard of it or what I was talking about.

I remember doing a Feng Shui Consultation for a client in Oyster Bay Long Island. She was having a total renovation done of both floors in her home and had called for a Feng Shui Consultation on the new use of rooms and areas. I’d mentioned this science to her and she looked into it; she said she believed every word of it and asked her contractor to find out about it as well. She ended up with the most environmentally friendly home as she could back then.

Recycling wasn’t at all popular back then with the exception of soda cans. In Feng Shui Art, we often think now of common, everyday products that are disposed of as junk and made into Artwork. There is currently a heated debate on Eastern Long Island over someone using other people’s “junk” to create HIS type of “artwork” on HIS property. His neighbors call it an eyesore…he calls it ART.

The trend is growing here. On a recent Feng Shui Consultation in Levittown Long Island I spotted a new homeowner building HIS new artwork. My client lived next door and when I asked her how she felt about it she said: “It’s his house and his yard, he can do whatever he likes.” What a wonderful attitude!

Sometimes we ALL look for “trash” to turn into treasures. I happen to love art in ALL forms and wouldn’t have an issue with this either. I’m sure it will grow and will be curious to see if it offends anyone later on.

All Natural, Eco Friendly Art-Work in Levittown NY:

http:www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island and New York providing on Site Consultations for New York City (Manhattan) and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.

http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

A Feng Shui Long Island Consultant at The US OPEN--Bethpage NY 2009 and some Intuition!

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:17:04 -0500

A Feng Shui Long Island Consultant at the US OPEN Bethpage NY 2009

While preparing for a Feng Shui Consultation in Smithtown Long Island NY on Friday I watched in surprise as Laura Cerrano grabbed the camera and went running out the door. She didn’t say a word and I wondered where she could be headed.

We sometimes speak about being in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time. We almost never speak about the FEELINGS to suddenly do something that wasn’t planned or even thought of—and following those feelings. Intuition, it’s priceless!

The US OPEN at The Bethpage Golf Course is scheduled to open tomorrow. A word about this Gold course is that it is so LARGE, part of it is in Farmingdale Long Island while the majority is in Bethpage and still some of it runs into another Long Island town called Plainview. In a word, it’s BIG!

AND Challenging. The Bethpage Gold Course contains something called THE BLACK COURSE. A scary place even for the BEST Golfers in the World.

Laura later told me something told her to go…it’s a good thing, too : ) Arriving near the course, she found the main road leading there closed. She decided to park and walk the rest of the way. She waited outside the first hole for a little while and was just about to leave when she saw a crowd of people headed HER way. She knew something was up.

Although there was a recent Tiger “sighting” right here on Long Island, he was nowhere to be seen on Friday. Still, some others came out to try the Gold Course including Michael Jorden, “Big” Ben Roethlisberger and Justin Timberlake.

It was an eventful morning in Farmingdale and Laura managed to copy some wonderful shots of the celebrities practicing their golf for the BIG EVENT.

If you are coming to Long Island for this incredible event, I will soon post a list of MY favorite places to eat and MANY more photos! Unfortunately, there is not much left in Farmingdale (who had a GOLF store that closed just a few short months ago as well as D’Angelos, one of the BEST places to eat around and now the Country Bakery is also gone after only two months in business; that had been our first bakery in YEARS : (

But I hope you enjoyed the shots of Michael Jorden, Big Ben and Justin Timberlake in Farmingdale Long Island for the US OPEN 2009—captured by a Feng Shui Consultant with a feeling. **For more photos coming soon, please subscribe.

Yes, we made it on time to our Feng Shui Consultation in Smithtown NY.

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island providing Feng Shui Consultations for all of New York City and Long Island and Online/Phone Consultations for those at a distance for homes, offices, businesses, corporations, renovations, and new construction.

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Feng Shui in Long Island New York: How do YOU Attract Helpful People?

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:08:53 -0500

Feng Shui in Long Island New York: How DO you Attract the Helpful People?

As a Feng Shui Practitioner in New York, something I ALWAYS address with Client’s is their HELPFUL PEOPLE AREA. In all my years of practicing this lovely art of ‘Mindful Placement,’ I have always found this particular area to be the most effective in beginning to change the Energy in a Space, whether it be a home or a business.

We’ve ALL got some wonderful Helpful People in our lives. Some of us have many while others only a few; it doesn’t matter because in Feng Shui, what we want to do is attract MORE. It almost never fails.

If you think about it, just ONE Helpful person can help bring almost anything you need or want into your life. A new job (Career) or opening that they pass along to you, a handyman or painter…..even a new love interest. When we stop and think of our Helpful People, we ACKNOWLEDGE them. And then we leave room for MORE helpful people to come in.

It makes perfect sense to me; we ALL need good friends who truly care about us and those that we know would help us out of ANY situation if called upon. Those that are never far away—the very people you can Depend on. Honestly, who doesn’t want more of these people in our lives? These treasures come in all shapes and sizes....if you look around, life can be filled with them!

You CAN meet new Helpful People every day :) !

Honor the ones you have….and more will come. It does help to tie an action into this which for some of my clients comes easily while others find it difficult but SPEAK TO PEOPLE. It doesn’t matter where you are, TALK. You’d be surprised how many will respond to you and more likely then not, something will come up in the conversation that may help you out a great deal!

Recently, a Feng Shui Client on Long Island NY made a change to this area. Some of her friends already knew she was seeking “Mr. Right” but had no one they thought would be a good match for her. While out shopping, she saw a cashier she knows from shopping in the store. A friend of the cashier’s happened to be there as well and a simple introduction turned into a Love Match. She added this person to her list of Helpful People : )

A new Helpful Person in New York City!

While some Feng Shui Consultants use a slightly different Bagua, the INTENTION and results are the same. What made me think of writing another post about Helpful People AND the benefits of them was a post recently added to the group Feng Shui for Real Estate which was formed by Bob and Carolin Benjamin. Feng Shui for Real Estate

If you’re not a member, please do join and contribute. I didn’t want others to miss this post because I found it informative and VERY helpful! Good enough that Charlene Storozuk was awarded the Chi Award, something I give out on occasion for really outstanding posts.

If you haven’t read her post, please do:

Feng Shui It! Part 7: How To Improve The Helpful People & Travel Area Of Your Home

And then for goodness sakes. Take a few minutes to address YOUR helpful people…..you never know unless you try!

Feng Shui Expert in Long Island NY Carole Provenzale of Feng Shui Long Island & New York

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

If you weren't doing what you LOVE, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:28:42 -0500

As a New York Feng Shui Consultant, I sometimes wonder what I would be doing-right now-if I hadn't followed my love of Feng Shui. I wonder where I would be and how happy I would be doing something else instead of the very thing that I LOVE.

I received a call from a potential client today about a Feng Shui Consultation in a part of New York I don't normally go to because of the distance. As we spoke, I could HEAR her voice "light up" at the thought of having a consultation. Though she's read about Feng Shui for a very long time, many of the things confuse her.

She has just purchased a new home and is waiting for her closing date---and finally going to have her first Feng Shui Consultation. As I heard her speak, I too was affected. No matter how long you practice this lovely art, many things amaze me still: The wonderful results my clients have, the phone calls and emails and the incredible changes that take place in their lives that they are kind enough to share with me.

No doubt this person heard it in MY voice as well. Whether we are Real Estate Agents who are seeing the market through a very challenging time or a Home Stager who has had difficulty getting the word out that Staging is essential to successful sales, we stick it out and do what we LOVE.

I read so many blogs on Activerain and I've read so many struggles....and have seen, over and over, that those of us who LOVE WHAT WE DO STAY WITH WHAT WE DO. It's a part of us, not just what defines us.

So, if you hadn't followed YOUR Path-the one you were MEANT to be on, what would you be doing now? And how happy do you think you'd be?

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island and New York Along with Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano, on site Feng Shui Consultations are provided for New York City, Queens and all of Long Island.

Feng Shui in New York---ANOTHER Haunting??

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:46:25 -0500

Feng Shui in New York-Another "Haunting"??

Practicing Feng Shui for so many years in New York, I never know what I'm going to come across next. It can have its triumphs and its challenges. Saturday was a Challenge Day.

Laura Cerrano and I pulled up to an absolutely lovely home in Nassau County Long Island NY. It's actually just the kind of home I would buy if I were looking for one. It was perfectly manicured, and inside had a beautiful layout, a new kitchen and all hardwood floors.

We sat down to discuss why our client had called a Feng Shui Consultant and there were several issues she wanted to address. It seems that she'd read a few books on Feng Shui and was fascinated with it and had wanted a consultation for a long time.

While walking through the home and discussing certain changes we were focusing on, she mentioned an incident that had occurred in one of the rooms. She was working in her office and had "felt" something brush by her. She looked around, didn't see anything and went back to work but shortly after, a family member came in who had also felt SOMETHING.

Over time, several people had mentioned that they had heard footsteps through the house. She had never heard them and after a while, assumed whatever it was had gone. I didn't think much more about it and went on to discuss other changes.

The Blessings in Feng Shui are very powerful....most of my clients can feel a change in the Energy or sometimes even in themselves. Shortly after the home was blessed inside and out, our client and Laura stepped outside to address one final issue while I began to pack up. That's when I heard it.....FOOTSTEPS. Whatever it was hadn't gone.....

I stayed inside and actually watched the floor as I heard them get closer, then the sounds fading and then getting stronger and louder again. I did not at ALL feel threatened by it but to me it almost made a statement "This is MY home."

I debated whether to tell my client. That's exactly one of the things the Blessings are for and should take care of it. Sometimes, however, advanced cures and blessings are needed. I wondered if I should wait and see and stay in close contact.

I struggled with it during the night and by morning had decided she needed to know---I HATED having to tell her but I called her. She didn't sound surprised and said on occasion she still felt things, though never as strong as that one night. She'd already felt Energy changes, she said, from the Consultation and we decided to wait. If she feels anything else, there are ADVANCED TRANSENDENTAL CURES that can be used.

I know many people do not believe in Spirit Energy. They should be happy they have not experienced it. I have on more then a few occasions in different ways and it's unsettling to say the least.

Ghosts or Spirits are NOT something you have to live with. Feng Shui Consultants are trained in having them move on so your space can truly be YOUR OWN.

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

*Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York and has been Certified in Feng Shui since 1997. On Site Feng Shui Consultations for Homes, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction are available for all of Long Island, Queens and New York City.

Long Island NY Feng Shui: What NOT to Do!

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:51:52 -0500

Long Island NY Feng Shui---What NOT to Do

As a New York based Feng Shui Consultant, I'm never quite sure where I'm going to be or what I'm going to find. It's interesting that some of my Feng Shui Clients need only subtle changes in their homes or businesses. Still others need more-and on occasion the changes can be time consuming.

A client called me to Feng Shui their home in lovely Islip Long Island NY. It was a lovely home and after meeting the couple I asked for a place to sit down to discuss issues they may be having, a history of the house and many other questions.

And saw this:

For those that don't remember, in Feng Shui that is the WEALTH area (gua) of the outside. We always access the Energy indoors and out and I hoped there would not be much to do in other parts of the home.

Firewood is useful and necessary....it is also DEAD ENERGY and not something we want to keep in our MONEY area. There was also so much of it....consider the energy of heavy objects that can weigh down areas and stop them from moving.

There were, unfortunately, many changes my clients needed to make to address their areas of concern but fortunately none were difficult and none were costly. When we went outside I had already explained the Bagua and given them copies so they could learn how to use it. And when they realized it was their Wealth area I saw dismay...my clients told me that just the DAY BEFORE my visit they had their own tree cut down and had decided that might be the best place to store it.

I had to recommend that they move it and we chose another area. We also suggested they cover it with plastic or something so it didn't show. This is something we DON'T want to see in Wealth-Dead Energy. As Feng Shui Practitioners we DO want to see Evergreens, a plant that stays green all year. You'll also want to add an accent color there of purple.

Have you checked YOUR wealth recently? Inside AND out....

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

Carole Provenzale is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York providing on site Feng Shui/Design Consultations for Homes, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations, Buyers and Sellers and New Construction. Feng Shui in New York City, Long Island and Queens. Distance Consultations are also available.

Feng Shui in New York and Wholistic Healing: Feng Shui for Your Body, Mind & Soul

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:37:46 -0500

Feng Shui in New York and Wholistic Healing: Feng Shui for your Body, Mind and SOUL

I gave my talk on Feng Shui recently on Long Island New York. It went well and I always leave time at the end of my seminars for questions. There are usually MANY questions and often times a place will close and I'll have to ask the people to call me and I'll be happy to answer them over the phone.

There were a few questions and I went over the answers and I had covered many topics of Feng Shui during the seminar. One in particular related to my experience working in a Wholistic Health Center that was located right here on Long Island and very well known for it's progressive and all natural approach to Health following Ancient Chinese Principles.

It related to blocked Energy Fields in the body just as Feng Shui relates to blocked or stagnant energy fields in a space. I didn't realize that some people may have personal questions, things they don't wish to discuss in front of an entire seminar so I was somewhat surprised when some of the attendees started lining up after the seminar.

Many of the people had stopped by to ask WHERE to obtain such treatments. One confided that she had cancer and others had incurable diseases. They, too, were so very tired of going from one doctor to another, something I can relate to.

In New York, my experience with doctors has been less then desirable. Thinking I MIGHT find a good doctor if I went into New York City, I booked an appointment with a highly rated doctor at a well known hospital. I waited an hour and a half to see him and when he finally came in, he didn't look at me, rather at my notes.

He didn't greet me, he didn't initially ask me why I was there but instead came the all important question: "How did you get MY name?" I had hoped at SOME point during the visit he would make eye contact but that didn't happen, either. He didn't answer my questions (something I have found is almost impossible to get a doctor to do) and instead wrote me out some prescriptions, sent me for more tests and I was on my way. Since he didn't look up, I wouldn't recognize him if I passed him on the street.

I'd turned back to Wholistic Health. To people that spent time with you, which treated your mind, body and soul. To people that truly cared about their patients. It's a rarity. These people that stopped to speak with me had very similar experiences with doctors-and wanted MORE.

There is an ancient art of healing called Amma Therapy. While some call it a "Massage," it is far more then that. It is a form of massage that seeks to get your body back into balance by enhancing the Energy. It is an art that will soon be lost forever.

Developed by Dr. Tina Sohn, Founder of The New Center for Wholistic Health, Education and Research, it is based on a practice done 5,000 years ago. It is, to me, FENG SHUI FOR THE BODY. Sadly, it is no longer being taught.

For anyone that wants to experience this wonderful form of treatment, there are two very special people that had worked at this wonderful place and provide true Amma Therapy. I wasn't able to find them for years and thought they had stopped practicing but due to an old friend who found me on Facebook, she knew where they were...

If you are on Long Island NY and wish to contact them, they are located in the beautiful Town of Huntington, Long Island. Dr. Kim Rosado and Dr. Faye Shenkman can be reached by calling (631) 367-7427. They also provide Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Tai Chi & Chi Gong at The Wholistic Healing Arts, LLC. And yes, the "W" is left IN WHOLISTIC to signify WHOLE.

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York and has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997. She consults for Homes, Offices, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction with On Site visits in New York City, Queens and Long Island and for those at a distance via phone.

Feng Shui and BAD Neighbors...Can Feng Shui Help? by Feng Shui Long Island & New York

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:38:12 -0500

Feng Shui and LIFE-What about BAD Neighbors?

As a Feng Shui Consultant in New York, I am always surprised by the "cluster" of calls I get. Sometimes I get calls from clients because of financial issues...and they seem to come together. Often times it's health issues and THEY come together as well.

The last few weeks have been calls from clients who are having issues with their neighbors. I'm sorry to say it's more often then I would have liked to hear on just how many people seem to have the WORST neighbors. Some actually think of moving they are so unhappy, particularly if they are sensitive to the Energy coming from these neighbors.

They ask me if Feng Shui can help and I believe it does-as long as they help THEMSELVES as well. There are intentional methods we use in Feng Shui to help keep our Spaces sacred and our "own." Space Clearings are often invaluable to have a person reclaim their own space. For those that enjoy the Blessings, we have some pretty Powerful ones.

We balance their space, use everything we have and then our Clients need to take some action of their own. The more they focus on the issues, the worse they are likely to become; when it's gone on a long time it seems even little things begin to annoy them. Things are not likely to get BETTER if they do this, only worse.

I was interested the other day in listening to a talk Dr. Wayne Dyer was giving. He has written several wonderful books, one of my favorite being "The Power of Intention." In Feng Shui we are taught INTENTION is 80% of what we wish to create in our lives and the actual physical changes in our surrounding account for the other 20%.

We ask our clients not to just "move an object" but to change it's location with a certain intention in mind. These are the clients that have the BEST possible results from Feng Shui.

During his talk, Dr. Dyer was speaking about "uncluttering" your mind as well as Focusing on the Positive. It creates a SHIFT in the Energy when you shift your attention to focus on all the Good things in your life, not the bad. I tell people honestly when they call that if they can't do that, the changes they are likely to see will not really account for much.

Sadly, some don't want to hear it. They want to hear that Feng Shui alone will change everything. Feng Shui CAN but it needs help and a lot of Intention to get the best results. YOU play a direct part in the outcomes you are going to get from a Feng Shui Consultation.

It would be much easier to tell these people what they want to hear---not to mention, much more lucrative. Sadly, it's not true. If you are PROMISED you'll get everything you want after a Feng Shui Consultation, think hard. And a reminder; you get back from Feng Shui what YOU put into it!

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

New York and Long Island Feng Shui Certified Consultant Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island, est. in 1997 providing on site Feng Shui and Design Consultations for Homes, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations, New Construction and more.

Triumphs through ADVERSITY-A Tribute to My Daughter Laura Cerrano

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:43:57 -0500

Triumphs through ADVERSITY-A Tribute to My Daughter Laura Cerrano

As many of you know, my daughter Laura is a New York Feng Shui Consultant and Owner of Feng Shui Manhattan. She is also a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz New York and has earned with honors both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and A Bachelor of Science in Art Education. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer as well as Certified in Willpower and Grace and is currently taking courses in Qi Gong. She is 24 years old.

Yes, I'm a proud mother but Laura doesn't have a "usual" story. It's a personal one that she's allowing me to share-to inspire others. She hopes it helps motivate others and plans to do exactly that with the children she will someday be teaching.

Laura was adopted from Colombia, South America in 1984. We had adopted my son, Adam, two years previous and had been able to go get him when he was just three months old. Times had changed and we were advised not to travel to Columbia during the dangerous times.

We opted to pay additional fees and expenses to have someone bring Laura to us and with inevitable delays, we did not get her until she was six months old. Although we had paid to have her placed with a family, it was clear that she hadn't been. Her bones would literally crack in her legs and the doctor suspected she had not been removed from a very small crib very often.

She did not like to be held; she did not make eye contact and was extremely sensitive to even the slightest noises. She was eventually diagnosed at the age of 2 ½ as "Learning Disabled." I had work to do-and so did she.

Through the years, I was repeatedly told by the school that she would never be able to graduate high school. I went to more meetings that I can remember to mainstream her in one class each year and the school fought me every step of the way.

When Laura was old enough, I allowed her to sit in on the meetings. She'd hear her teachers, the school psychologist, and other "heads" of departments say she'd never be able to keep up. I'd explain to her that it would take a LOT of HARD WORK and did she want to try a "new" class.

To her credit, she never said no. She was always up to a challenge and she was ready to take it on. Eventually we battled them together. Districts lose money when you remove a child from special education, you see. But I saw in Laura such a determination to succeed and more then that, perhaps, to PROVE THEM WRONG.

The day she graduated High School (on time and with a Regents Diploma) was, I thought, the happiest day of my life. Until the day she graduated college with a GPA of 3.6.

I told a recent Feng Shui client with a "challenged" child that children rise to YOUR expectations of them. You can help instill determination into them every single day with encouragement and love.

I have no doubt that Laura will always remember HER life lessons and be able to help many children AND clients who's path she crosses.

A few shots of the GREAT DAY---Congratulations Laura Cerrano!

Over 900 Graduates...I Never thought I'd see her!

I shouldn't have worried...she saw ME! Laura is on the right with her good friend and dorm mate Kate.

It was 50 degrees and raining on and off...but this other mother caught my eye. Tears were streaming down her face before the graduation even began--same as me.

Laura with her proud brother Adam. Adam is a baker and worked all night before driving up to New Paltz. As Gary would say, he wouldn't miss it for the world!

Oh, a quick update: Since Graduation on May 17^th, she's been commissioned for Five Original pieces of Art for a new Feng Shui Construction!

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island. Along with Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano, on site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan) and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.

http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

A New York City Feng Shui Consultant--And LUCKY CATS?

Fri, 29 May 2009 23:22:03 -0500

As a New York Feng Shui Consultant, I am often asked ONE question: Does my home need to look like a Chinese Restaurant? It's a common misconception with Feng Shui and I tell them absolutely not.

When making suggestions for any changes necessary, I always seek to work not only with a Client's budget but their style as well. Quite often nothing needs to show at ALL and some of the Feng Shui "remedies" we use are common objects such as lights or plants.

Still, I wouldn't be honest with my client's if I didn't pass along a story and leave the decision up to THEM about whether or not to use this one thing. Some find it funny, some take it seriously but in almost all cases my clients report back that they have purchased one and used it---and have had good results.

Val Allocco first wrote about this about this long ago-the blog dates back to 2007 and was an account of our attempts to find a "Lucky Cat" in Flushing, New York.

My Quest for the 'Lucky Cat'

We did and at first we found the results funny....she had set her cat up prior to me and called me the next morning. She had received two jobs just that morning.

We laughed about the "power" of the Lucky Cat. A few days later, I set mine up to "beckon" in the good, new Energy from the front door. And that very day I myself got three Feng Shui Consultations. Neither one of us are without our Lucky Cats now and we don't laugh at them anymore---EVER!

In Feng Shui Offices, make your new space your OWN.

I do mention this to my clients because I don't believe it's a coincidence. I believe I am solely responsible for a HUGE increase in Lucky Cat sales : ) Do they look odd, out of place, absolutely ridiculous? Maybe. Do my clients use them? Absolutely!

Here is a recheck of an office still undergoing changes....this was taken after warming up the space with a beautiful yellow color and if you look down in the right hand corner, you'll see it---her Lucky Cat. They're NOT just for homes!

Do YOU Believe in the Lucky Cat?

If YOU try one, face it toward the Front Door. If that's not possible and you do a lot of work on your computer, have it facing your computer...and don't be surprised if your phone starts ringing.

Btw, I heard from Val recently. She's put her heart and soul into her business and it's doing VERY well.....as she wrote in her email "Be careful what you wish for."

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Miracles are ALL Around Us---

Thu, 28 May 2009 22:37:38 -0500

STILL don't believe in MIRACLES??

The "Clients" of Today might just become your treasured FRIENDS of tomorrow!

I have ALWAYS believed (and said it quite often) that you meet everyone in life for a reason. I have been more then fortunate in my life as a Feng Shui Consultant to meet people who are kind, considerate and like minded. In a word, incredible. Long after a consultation ends, I am often in touch with my clients-not for business but because of the wonderful connections we have made.

Energy is SO strong. And because we are ALL connected we can FEEL it---so it was that I finally one day got over my reluctance to "bother" a client I hadn't heard from and pick up the phone. I wrote about it here if you missed it.

I got a phone call just the other day and thought I would share it. It is a story not just of "hope" but of miracles. If you're looking for one in YOUR life, maybe this will help you to know they are REAL.

Here's a follow up that just might change your mind....and the original story in case you missed it:

Feng Shui in New York: Sherie's Story

The call was from Sherie, a client I had done last year in the beautiful town of Huntington. And an update from her that somehow, I am not all that surprised to hear with her amazing energy and fortitude. The new chemo is working and working WELL! Tumors are shrinking and disappearing and Sherie can feel it even before they got the latest results of the scans.

The doctor was initially reluctant to even give her the chemo. And it is "nothing short of a miracle." To those of you that have supported Sherie on Facebook, I thank you. If you haven't, she still has a road to travel...it's "Team Sherie" and prayers make a difference for all of us.

I share this story because it was the BEST news I could have heard. And to inspire those of you that are traveling a difficult road, there are MIRACLES. They are real. Don't ever give up hope.

And to remind you that staying connected, keeping those precious friendships alive is well worth the time and effort. Every person including your CLIENTS you meet has been put in your life for a reason-if you're fortunate, you just might find a life-time friend!

Way to go, Sherie!

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**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island and New York.

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Fri, 22 May 2009 19:55:07 -0500

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You Have Reached 1-800-PSYCHICS

Thu, 21 May 2009 21:51:17 -0500

I AM a New York Feng Shui Consultant; I am NOT, however a psychic. Please don't get me wrong, I do believe there are some very special people out there that have true "Gifts." I'm not one of them and actually, I'm glad. I don't believe I'd want to know the future for myself OR see it in others.

Years ago while working in The New Center for Wholistic Health I was speaking to a woman who had stopped by the desk. I don't recall what we happened to be talking about but I do remember quite clearly she told me she could "smell" death on a person.

I believe I backed up a bit as I was speaking to her. She relayed a story to me I have never forgotten:

She had been to a wedding not long ago and was having a wonderful time. That is until her nephew who she adored came over to give her a kiss and greet her. She told me she knew instantly that he was going to die-very soon. There was nothing she could do about it and she was heartbroken.

Just a few weeks later she told me, her nephew had been in a horrendous car accident...and had passed. Although she said she had finally accepted her "gift" I thought it more of a curse. She did say she saw other things as well....events, marriages, pregnancies. I believed her and just hoped that she didn't begin to tell ME anything. She didn't.

This came to mind the other day when I received my fifth call in two weeks all beginning with "Hello, are you the psychic?" I had no idea where these calls were coming from and most people couldn't tell me exactly how they found me. One finally said I was on a "psychic hotline." How I got there I will never know! I have to say that while I believe SOME people have a gift, I'm not sure they are manning hotlines at all hours of the day and night.

Most of the psychics I've heard of have very long waiting lists, whether you are read over the phone OR in person. I wondered whether to tell some of these people that called my thoughts---most sounded young and were ready to give me their credit cards!

I am still getting calls and now I try and "council" these people. I feel sorry for them that they must be so desperate for SOME information about whatever is bothering them that they will call a hotline. I ask them to try and find a reputable psychic who comes by recommendation.

I answer my phone as Feng Shui Long Island. It makes me wonder: Do YOU believe in psychics? And if you do, are they on "hotlines"?

*Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York and received her Feng Shui Certification in 1997 providing on site Feng Shui Consultations in New York City, Long Island and Queens.

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Feng Shui and YOU--You don't have to be in New York to USE IT!

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:17:50 -0500

Feng Shui, it's a VAST subject! And the different interpretations are wonderful. Sadly, the wonderful group by Carolin and Bob Benjamin doesn't often get posts but when it does, it gets some knockouts!

There are several Feartured Posts there you might want to read. One that I just read is another in a Series written by Charlene Storozek and I didn't want you to miss it--OR the series!

Feng Shui It! Part 6: How To Improve the Creativity & Children Area of Your Home

While you're over there you might want to read Certified Feng Shui Consultant's Michelle Minch's post in case you've missed it:

Los Angeles Home Stager - Home Stager as Miracle Worker

I haven't been in the rain much but that doesn't mean you can forget about Feng Shui! There's too many believers these days and it's more important then ever right now to GET THOSE LISTINGS SOLD!

If you weren't aware of the group, please join. And if you are, please post! Ask questions or post your experiences with Feng Shui :)

* I shouldn't have to mention this but I will....plagiarism of ANY kind is not tolerated in this group. I don't believe it is tolerated on AR as well so please POST YOUR OWN BLOGS. Thank you!!

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*Certified New York Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale has been providing quality Feng Shui and Design Services on site for New York City, Long Island and Queens since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island and New York.

Amityville Horror House? With Club Chaos Eye Candy??

Sat, 02 May 2009 22:17:31 -0500

Amityville Horror House—Club Chaos Eye Candy?

Landmarks? Local History? I’d have to say for me, Amityville is Hyper-Local…it’s the very next town from where I live. It’s the “Eye Candy” I’m not too sure about. I mean there are not many people that aren’t aware of what happened in the town of Amityville, Long Island. Interestingly enough, there were some facts even I didn’t know.

So far there have been at least 9 books and three movies done about The Amityville “Horror House.” December 13, 1974 that Ronald DeFeo killed his family of four siblings and his mother and father execution style with a high powered rifle while they slept. He confessed, was convicted and jailed. There wasn’t a newspaper or television station that didn’t carry the story almost exclusively for a very long time. Things like this don’t happen on Long Island.

Enter the Lutze family a little more then a year later. Although advised by their Realtor about the terrible murders, they claimed the home would be perfect for them. They purchased the home on 112 Ocean Avenue in 1975 for $80,000. And that’s where the story starts to differ—from the moment they moved in.

The Lutze family claims the house was haunted….with everything from hundreds of bees to a priest that allegedly came to bless it being “slapped” and told to “get out.” (The priest would neither confirm nor deny this nor would his church). The Lutze family stayed a total of 28 days….and fled, allegedly in terror.

There is not one thing that this family claimed that can be confirmed, although they both later passed a lie detector test. Parapsychologists claim the house has “cold spots” and one infra red camera caught a picture of a “demonic child.”

New owners purchased the home again in 1977, this time for $55,000. They never claimed to have had one issue in this home. And the little town of Amity Harbor (remember Jaws?) was never the same. While there are no numbers on the homes anymore, people readily point it out if you don’t know which one it is. It has turned Amityville into one of the most popular “tourist” spots on Long Island.

Here are some photos of the town….and the home. YOU decide. But before you do, think of this: One of the occupants of the home was killed in the September 11^th attack in New York City; he is said to have lived there from 1987 to 1997.

Amity Harbor

Lovely Little Harbor--I still think of Jaws :)

One of the other houses on Ocean Avenue, Amityville Long Island

Another home on the block...

All homes on Ocean Avenue are on the Canal

It's undergone renovations but this is a current photo of The Amityville "Horror House"

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FAME? From a Feng Shui New York Consultant? Feng Shui in NY

Fri, 01 May 2009 22:46:46 -0500

A Feng Shui New York Consultant---and Some FAME?

As a Feng Shui Consultant based in New York, I don't have a need to be "famous." I consider myself at times sort of a pioneer in just getting the word out ABOUT FENG SHUI.

Since my August, 2007 flood in my house, there has been constant work here. Although I can't do a thing about the basement, I put my energies into the upstairs and am down to the last room. As Feng Shui Consultants we always suggest to our clients to have Space Clearings or Blessings prior to a renovation---the Energy is stirred up so quickly and we want to prevent any temporary "chaos" from all that Energy.

This Feng Shui Consultant's home has seen it's share of blessings. The last room to be addressed in my home happened to fall in my FAME area (which is exactly opposite your CAREER) in the Bagua. The suggested Color? Of course, it's RED....to intentionally "GET YOUR NAME OUT TO THE UNIVERSE" which is a very big Feng Shui Principle.

While I toyed around with the idea of a Red Wall....I thought "why not?" Finding the color I wanted to use was another story....but I did. Yesterday, my FAME went RED. Today, I got four calls for Feng Shui Consultations.

PLEASE don't tell me it's a coincidence. If you've read my blogs for any amount of time, you know I don't believe in coincidences OR "Accidents." Go look at YOUR Fame area. Do you have anything with the color of RED? If not (and aside from all the endless Marketing you do in one form or another on the Internet), put something RED there.

It worked for me---and I can't WAIT until it gets a second coat : )

Feng Shui Consultants know to highlight your FAME area with Red. Now YOU know. Goodness, even ‘IClipArt' knows : )

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A New York Feng Shui Consultant--And some New York City ENERGY!

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:19:03 -0500

A New York Feng Shui Consultant-New York City ENERGY!

There is something about the ENERGY of New York City that I haven't quite felt in other places. If you've never been here, it's difficult to describe-and if you HAVE been here, I don't have to.

New York had a spectacular four days...weather wise. Sunny and WARM, it was more Summer then Spring. And a Feng Shui Consultant still needs to play : ) When I heard the forecast, I thought CENTRAL PARK. It was going to be such a beautiful day for a stroll through the park.

I don't rush in New York City-I'm always afraid I'm going to miss something! I stroll. A few others do as well, but for the most part New York is one fast-moving City. Don't stop short even while walking, you'll still get run over.

Taking our time, Laura Cerrano and I walked up to the park from Penn Station trying to take it all in. In a City with 8 million people, I think every SINGLE one of them had the same thought! We made it to the park....and realized something: Sometimes it's not the destination, it's the Journey. Here's some photos of a beautiful day in New York City taken with a Feng Shui Perspective.

NO, I don't know what this building is...but it has a BAGUA on Top. I KNOW that's good Feng Shui : )

ARTWORK! The price is right.

I have taken this picture so many times....Red is the Auspicious Color of Feng Shui. NINE is the Auspicious Number (please note: Some Schools of Feng Shui use the Number 8).

I wondered if they were filming the number of people!

St. Patrick's Cathedral.

See? EVERYONE had the same idea!

A Feng Shui Consultant's Day in New York City.

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Feng Shui in Long Island: Join us at The Bethpage Public Library!

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:08:43 -0500

A crash course in Feng Shui on Long Island!

On April 28th at 7:30 pm, The Bethpage Public Library's public event is Feng Shui 101 with Carole Provenzale, Certified Feng Shui Consultant and founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. Some of the topics include What Feng Shui IS--and ISN'T, The Five Element Theory, Isomg the Bagua, How Feng Shui can affect every area of your life including Health, Careers, Wealth and Partnerships.

A fun evening is planned with Feng Shui Tips and Advice that you can implement with your new knowledge.

Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30pm

Bethpage Public Library

47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714 (516) 931-3907

Event is FREE and open to all. Pleass bring your Feng Shui Questions.

http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com

http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com

That's just BAD BUSINESS! Feng Shui in New York--And a Word about MINDFULNESS

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:33:52 -0500

It's Just BAD BUSINESS! Feng Shui in New York--and a Word about MINDFULNESS!

Feng Shui Consultants in New York may have it rough these days. Many people in The Big Apple turn to Feng Shui because they BELIEVE in it. They are becoming educated on what the lovely Art of Feng Shui IS---and what it ISN'T. It IS about MINDFULNESS, about treating others the way you would like to be treated yourself.

It ISN'T about BASHING other Feng Shui Consultants. You may not agree with them or may practice from a different perspective but how can you CLAIM to be "Mindful" when you are hurting others?

Our websites-and our Blogs portray who we are. They should be honest and truthful and while I believe it's fine to promote yourself and what makes YOU stand out in a crowd, it should not be about demeaning others in any way.

This was brought to my attention just yesterday at a Feng Shui Consultation I did in Nassau County Long Island New York. While speaking to my lovely clients and finding they had in fact attempted to have their home arranged in a Feng Shui manner several years ago, a question my client asked me stopped me COLD.

I've seen it before and I was aware of it---BUT I DON'T WANT TO GO THERE. While searching for a New York Feng Shui Consultant, he came across a website that had derogatory remarks about other Feng Shui Practitioners. He didn't like it and turned away from the site.

You can BET if he did, others have as well. What does that really say about YOU when you are bashing others? If you think it makes you stand out in a crowd, you're right. If you think it makes you look GOOD, Think AGAIN.

In New York City and on Long Island, many Feng Shui Consultants are available who practice from all different methods. That's one of the unique qualities of Feng Shui in that we have often been schooled differently and have found, over time, what works and what doesn't. For US and OUR CLIENTS.

Honestly, take a look at your website. What does it say to others about you? Would YOU want to work with someone openly speaking ill about other Real Estate Agents? I have never seen it and I've never seen it in all the Home Stager's websites I've visited also.

I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED-AND ALWAYS WILL-THAT BASHING ANOTHER ONLY MAKES YOU LOOK BAD! And what put in writing for anyone to see gets cached. It may just come back to you again and again.

Is it Sour Grapes??

Yes, in Feng Shui, Real Estate, Home Staging and the many other facets of Real Estate, we ALL want to come out on top-in a Respectful manner. You can bet if this client didn't like what he read, others won't as well. Is your Website or your Blogs portraying you in your best light? BE CAREFUL WITH WHAT YOU WRITE-IT WILL SURELY COME BACK TO YOU!

*If I sound angry, I am. ........It's just BAD BUSINESS. And a reminder to be very careful what seeds YOU are sowing.

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**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City -Manhattan, Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. http://www.LongIslandFengShui.com