It wasn’t gardening, that’s for sure. I’ve got the weeds and mess to prove it. This was the first year that my young garden was able to survive with very little attention. Some things even thrived. My little forest is growing up. I’ll give some of the credit to this temperate year of the Water… Read More
Using Science to Understand Five Elements Theory
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITpDrdtGAmo[/youtube] I saw this video of Richard Feynman explaining the physics and chemistry behind fire on Diane Kern’s blog and just had to share it. I don’t think most people understand that a scientific style of observation is the foundation of practicing Feng Shui. Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology and other components of Chinese Metaphysics are… Read More
The Freeing Power of Failure
I just had to share this article I read in the NY Times this morning about 81 year old Joan Dye Gussow. Where do I begin? I’m inspired by the life choices she has made and the way she has educated herself. I’m inspired by the thought of being 81 and still able to lug… Read More