FSIM C3 Spring Equinox Event Feng Shui Q & A: Thank you to those of you who joined us for the Feng Shui Q & A event as we celebrated the Spring Equinox on Friday, March 18th. We started the evening somberly with a couple of our FSIM members sharing personal connections to people they know that are lending humanitarian aid to some of the Ukrainian refugees.
FSIM Practitioner member and former Board member, Kathy Hedstrom shared that her nephew-in-law, John Patterson and his wife, Catherine, and their family are living in Budapest, Hungary. John works for the United States Department of Human Services under Secretary of State Blinken, and is currently in Moldova, as one of a few Americans deployed there to manage the refugee operations in a country totally unprepared to handle hundreds of thousands of people fleeing Ukraine. Kathy started off our meeting with a prayer for Ukraine. In Kathy's words:
"I created a hybrid prayer that contains a compilation of thoughts of many inspired people ! ! Including Arch Bishop Elizabeth Layton and many Anonymous authors. It was created to share a moment of Intentional prayer and meditation for the members of FSIM at our Spring Equinox meeting
I share with humble gratitude for those whose words I used and of course, for those in true distress and suffering of WAR.
May we see with Feng Shui Eyes to create a way to Love and Peace for our world.
An "Intentional " Prayer for Ukraine
Please call upon your own Divine Spirit , Greater Universal Power, God, Allah, Krishna, Quan Yin, Mary, Buddah, etc. to support Us on this journey to Peace and Support for those the millions in need of help.
Our God of Life, as You care for all creation, bring us peace. May security come Not from weapons but from respect, May our strength come NOT from Violence but from LOVE! May wealth come not from just money, but from sharing abundance.
May our path be of justice and not ambition. May our Victory be NOT one of revenge, but one of forgiveness.
Unarmed and and confident, help us to defend dignity for all creation. Sharing today and always... Solidarity and Peace...
We hold before You all who are close to war and conflict; and all who live close to the threat of war and violence.
We remember especially the people of Ukraine and Russia. We pray for non violent and peaceful resolution to this conflict.
Strengthen us to work with You to build justice, peace, reconciliation, and healing, in our hearts and homes, in our streets, our neighborhoods, our communities, our nations and our WORLD !
Bless all who live lives for the Peace and Wellbeing of others and make their service fruitful!!!
With Humble Gratitude .
AMEN
Note: Along this journey the words of Two of my favorite teachers have been constant in my head this week....
Carole Hyder from Le Petit Prince "Intention is not always visible to the eye but very Clear in the HEART!"
Marianne Williamson: "See all Human Behavior as one of Two things...either LOVE or a Call for LOVE!"
I have also created an Intentional Altar of Peace and I invite You to create your own area of Peace with Enhancements that are meaningful to You."
Next, FSIM Board Advisor, Michelle Skally Doilney, shared about her friend, Kasia, who is a single mom living in Warsaw, Poland. Kasia has been taking in and helping Ukrainian refugees in any way she can, in addition to taking care of her own family. Michelle and her friend Natalie are posting on Facebook and will be creating a specific Facebook page about Kasia and her activities with helping the Ukrainian refugees. Connect with Michelle on Facebook or email her at Michelle@PracticalEnvironments.com to learn more about Kasia and to support her. Following is a message from Michelle and some of the posts from their GoFundMe campaign:
I am fortunate to know Kasia and Natalie as friends on this journey of helping, one person at a time. I've known Kasia (a single mom and self-employed businesswoman) since a 2016 visit to Poland and Ukraine, and Natalie just recently, our passion to make a difference through/with Kasia as our connection. These are posts written by Natalie for our GoFundMe campaign:
"3/20/22 A note from Kasia: I would love to go to the zoo - said Lena when I asked her where could I bring her on Sunday. The emotional support to those women separated from their husbands and sons is crucial to the well-being of their entire family. We can give them a roof over their head and feed them but it is also important to cheer them up and give them a moment to relax and aerate their thoughts. Thanks to your generous support Lena had a lovely Sunday in the Warsaw zoo. She has not been in a zoo since her early childhood and enjoyed it as much as my 5 years old son. We ended the afternoon by going to the orthodox church so she could get some comfort by praying for the end of the war and happy reunion with her family." ------------ "3/14/22 There is much that lies ahead. For instance, as you may have seen, Poland is becoming overwhelmed with refugees. We are helping in a very grassroots way. The money we send to Kasia goes to help her care for refugees directly. Additionally, she's able to give them money to help them get to Germany if that's where they choose to go. (The laws in Germany are easier for refugees than Poland's.) Kasia is also giving gas money to people she knows personally that are providing constant transport from the border to Warsaw for the refugees. We talk with her daily via email and weekly via zoom. YOU have been such an encouragement to her! Kasia is a business woman and is extremely conscientious in how these donations are spent. Michelle and I both can vouch for that!"
I'm posting here a photo from our first zoom. Kasia's dog is kissing her face. We all wish we could give her a hug and thank her for the kind, generous way she is helping the Ukrainian women and children. God bless you all." -------------- |
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"3/11/22 Today, Kasia wrote to us and I wanted to share briefly the story. As you know, Kasia has two young boys and she is taking odd jobs when she can. She primarily works as a tour guide and research genealogist but work has been slow since Covid. Today, she was working in downtown Warsaw serving the IT convention attendees vodka and sandwiches. When she noticed there were a lot of fancy sandwiches left over, she and her sister took them to the train station to feed all the refugees there. THIS is the kind of person she is. Exhausted, Kasia could have just gone home and rested. But she thought of all the refugees and the food that could be used to serve them. So instead of going home, she continued in her mission to help others. This is just an example of this kind person I've come to know. We are doing the right thing to help her as she helps the desperate refugees - mostly mothers and children - as they seek help from strangers." -------------------------- We are so grateful to both Kathy and Michelle for sharing about John and Kasia and allowing us to connect in this meaningful way, in hopes of bringing peace to Ukraine, as well as the rest of the world.
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Our group then connected in another way with our Feng Shui Q & A. We had a lot fun sharing and discussing various Feng Shui "issues" while learning from each other as well. Here are some comments from those that attended the event:
- Thanks for all the comments and information! I appreciated the information about the Energy Rings and the meditations for grounding. ~Catherine
- I loved being able to draw on the collective wisdom and memory of this dedicated group of women feng shui practitioners. The group energy sparked so many reminders of what we all know and added some new possibilities. Thank you!! ~Barbara
- I loved our discussion on how to use Feng Shui adjustments, intentions, practices while traveling. Doing the Sunshine Buddha exercise in the middle of the space (hotel, motel, guest room, VRBO, etc.) is grounding, easy, and no extra suitcase weight. Depending on where and for how long I travel, I like to bring something from home, something to ground me and that I'll actually use, like my main hairbrush, my light travel blanket from India or my small pencil/art pen box. I'm also excited to try Marie Diamond's energy rings. Thanks to all for the suggestions! In community, we always bring each other up with our ideas. ~Michelle
- I loved the varied things we discussed: from looking at a picture of the front of one member's new home to give suggestions on how to help people find her hidden front door, to ideas for Feng Shui as we travel; how to use color for a client who is color-blind to looking at floor plans; also the reminder of the Selling the House Adjustment, as well as using a St. Joseph statue for helping to sell a home; all that and more - oh my, what fun! ~Ellen
We all decided it would be fun to do this again some time!
We hope you can join us for our next meeting, featuring Dawn Morningstar. If you haven't already, register below.
Practitioner members: don't forget to log into your FSIM account to add your CEUs: |
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Dawn Morningstar: "Three Simple Steps to Living in a Beautiful State-No Matter What is Happening Around You" |
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When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Where: Via Zoom
Program starts at 7:00 pm With Special Guest Speaker: Dawn Morningstar: "Three Simple Steps to Living in a Beautiful State - No Matter What is Happening Around You"
Due to the resurgence of the pandemic, we plan to have this meeting via Zoom.
1.5 CEUs Fee: $0 for Members; $18 for Guests Limited to 98 persons. |
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Three Simple Steps to Living in a Beautiful State - No Matter What is Happening Around You by Dawn Morningstar
When I first heard the term “beautiful state” and that it was possible to stay in one no matter how challenging life could be, I found it unbelievable or at the very least, a fantasy. How could anyone walk around in a beautiful state? Had they seen the world and what’s going on in it lately?
The idea of living with constant inner peace, feeling connected with people and situations and being creative, happy and loving, seemed like a lovely, but impossible state of being to maintain. Then the way to do it was revealed, and it works. 100% of the time.
Enlightened sages Sri Preethaji and Sri Krishnaji, co-founders of Ekam Academy in India, have a mission to end human suffering and what they teach, when practiced, changes one’s life from stress and suffering to tranquility, abundance and joy.
Think of your life as a series of above-the-line feelings and below-the-line feelings. Contentment, calm, clarity, abundance, connection and love are a few feelings that are above the line and set the conditions for a beautiful state of being. Frustration, fear, confusion, lack, separation and hatred are below the line and guarantee times of stress and suffering.
There are only two states one can be in, in any given moment--a state of stress or a state of non-stress. There is no third state.
Choosing from which state to live requires only one thing: awareness, the conscious awareness, of what is being felt in the moment--knowing there is no right or wrong feeling. The feeling is what it is. The awareness of the feeling is what helps it to dissolve so that a fresh moment, in the calm present, emerges.
Here’s how it works:
- When experiencing a below-the-line feeling, stop, close your eyes, breathe deeply and name your feeling specifically. Let’s say, for this example, it’s fear. Ask “Am I fearful about something I did in the past? Something that might happen in the future?” Be honest with yourself, without judgment.
- Now see a tiny flame at your third eye, between your eyebrows, and see the flame move slowly into the center of your brain.
- Take a conscious breath and open your eyes.
This Serene Mind practice helps in every aspect of life. When creating New World Women, an international women’s self-empowerment and economic sufficiency organization, my business partners and I practiced being in the beautiful state as much as possible--and have agreed to operate every aspect of our business from the beautiful state. The results are stunning--in our personal lives and our professional lives.
May you live in a beautiful state more than you live in a state of stress or suffering. The choice is yours and the results are beyond belief. Give it a try and you will see how living in a beautiful state creates the life you desire.
Dawn Morningstar is a Master Certified Coach Practitioner, published author, former radio talk show host and inspirational speaker committed to personal, professional and spiritual evolution. She describes herself as an “inspirateur,” one who draws out and brings forth the greatness that resides in each of us. She is the founder of Venerable Women LLC which inspires women to transform our world starting with themselves. |
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2022 FSIM Quarterly Meetings (Free to members, open to the public).
We may be changing meeting locations depending on circumstances at the time of any meeting.
FSIM is celebrating the Year of the Water Tiger with the following exciting upcoming programs:
Tuesday, April 12: Dawn Morningstar: "Three Simple Steps to Living in a Beautiful State-No Matter What is Happening Around You" (via Zoom)
Tuesday, July 12: Wes Hamilton & Lori Palm (topic and location TBD)
Saturday, October 15: Fall Field Trip - Normandale Japanese Garden Tour
C3 Events: Friday, June 17: Summer Solstice (topic and location TBD)
Friday, September 23: Fall Equinox (topic and location TBD) |
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Member Classes/Workshops/Services |
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Wind & Water Center News: |
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- The Year of the Tiger e-book is still available via our catalog - includes energy for the year ahead, Flying Star, and horoscopes.
- Next Reset is May 25 (free for re-certified graduates). Sign up via our catalog.
- Check out our catalog for other class offerings for you and your clients (some are free). We'd love your referrals.
- Our Feng Shui and More podcast will inform, entertain, and hopefully make you smile. And most are under 20 min. Get them via our website or wherever you get your podcasts.
- Let's be social! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Feng Shui Lifestyle with Carole Hyder is in its tenth year as a membership program. It consists of two emails per month with Feng Shui suggestions, historical background and auspicious and challenging dates for the month. A private Facebook group is the perfect forum for asking questions, studying blueprints, and examining the details behind Feng Shui adjustments. A monthly or annual option available. For more details and to sign up, go to https://www.carolehyder.com/feng-shui-lifestyle-with-carole-hyder/ |
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Diana DiCristina: Wind Water Harmony
In 2022, The Year of the Tiger, the pig is the six harmony “secret friend” to the tiger; carry a personal pig gemstone charm during the year of the tiger to help avert misfortune, bring blessings and attract wealth. Personal pig gemstone charms are available again this year from Diana DiCristina, Wind Water Harmony; call or text Diana today at 612-242-2428 to place your order today - click here for more information. |
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Debbie Miller: Energetic Adjustments
Energetic Adjustments is a great resource to find Feng Shui adjustments for yourself and your clients. Many of the items are handmade and include an organza gift bag. Free shipping on everything! For more information, contact Debbie Miller: DomicleDesign@gmail.com |
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612-325-5162
Event: March 29, 2022, 5:30pm, Free Unite for a Special Vigil Event: Peace, Prayers and Pendulums for Ukraine. This event will be held at my home in the backyard around my Peace Pole. Click here for more details.
Upcoming Workshops: Energetic Boundaries for Empaths, Emerging Light Workers and Healers, $54.00 Boundaries keep us safe and protected. If you are an empath, an emerging light worker or energy healer, you will want to fill your toolbox with techniques that help keep your own energy clear, healthy, and filled with chi-life force energy. (in-person event)
- Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm
Feng Shui Series: Activating Wealth and Prosperity, $54.00 Activating Wealth and Prosperity is a goal for most people. Gaining an understanding of how your space may be supporting or hindering your ability to manifest what you want in your life starts with an exploration with Feng Shui. (no prerequisite, in person)
- Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm
Sound Series: Chakras, Mantras, Chants and Toning with Sacred Sound (2 classes), $81.00 Explore the benefits of Chanting and Toning, learning mantras. Learn sound formulas for healing, manifesting and consciousness expansion. (2 part series, no prerequisite, in person)
- Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm
All 2022 Workshop Calendar Listings:
Event and Workshops Location: Gateways to Brilliance – Healing Places and Spiritual Spaces Event Center, 7184 Irvine Circle, Eden Prairie, MN. 55346 For more information and to register for any of Carolyn's workshops, go to: https://gatewaystobrilliance.com/workshop-tickets/ |
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