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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Why Even Bother Dating?       I had this conversation with a new client about a week ago in Brooklyn NY. The topic of partnership came up, which is always a hot topic of discussion with feng shui.  She has been dating for years but is yet to connect with a meaningful partner. Time and time again, you will hear this, not only in feng shui, but in practical approaches to manifesting a great connection with another person.  Take a look in the mirror,reflect on your daily thoughts about yourself, towards others and self actions and there you will find great insight to why one keeps looping or falling into the same dating pit of nonsense. During our conversation I would say at least 5-7 times she kept saying, ‘why even bother dating, we really don’t need men.’ She followed those comments wit...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
How can you Add Color to A Colorless Wall?     This is a great question and the answer is just as simple.  When implementing Feng Shui into your home and lifestyle it requires goal setting and imagination which allows you to tap into the creative problem solving. Recently I had a client with a similar situation. The apartment landlord's rule said no painting colors on the walls. When approaching her home, I took kept in mind the Feng Shui principles stating you can add accents of colors that could be displayed in paintings, the color of her furnishings, photos, rugs, throw pillows, plants, etc. That is the concept in general with Feng Shui. Many think if a color is suggested for x,y or z reasons that means the entire wall or area needs to be that color. You do not have to be so literal....
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Feng Shui Looks At Every Detail even Your Office Chair  Ideally the type of chair suggested to have in your office is one that provides great support and comfort. The base of the spine needs to be positioned correctly so that the upper body is balance over your lumbar vertebrae so there is no compression which leads to poor posture, stiffness and soreness. Feng shui is very much in tune with the importance of muscle fitness and maintenance.  Here are some fast tips when choosing a chair Be sure the seat base Is level Just as suggested with the bedroom, be sure when sitting on the bed or in this case your office chair-your feet are able to be flat on the ground. Tilt your seat forward slowly until you feel your lower back in  a position where you do not need to lean back. Adjust the heig...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Act as If You Have Already Achieved Your Goal Part 2     Back on July 10th 2014 I shared a story of a client who was on the search for a job. A brief re-cap is he began sending out resumes while also acting as if he already had the job, by shinning his shoes, dry cleaning his suits and preparing his calendar. I promised an update and so here it is. Not too long after dropping off his dry cleaning he received a call for an interview.  He had to go through 3 rounds of interviewing and I am happy to announce he received the job. The other lesson I also wanted to point out from his experience is that, he did not sit around and wait for someone else to help and wallow in pity of self doubt.  He did all he could and put on his best, put himself out there and wasted no time. He also asked for ...
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By Kathryn ., Rentec Direct
(Rentec Direct)
    Most of us love Facebook right?  And I don't know if you have noticed lately but man I am receiving a lot of tests and/or questionnaires lately.  Must be the latest trend!     What type of super hero are you? If you were an animal what would you be? What does your name mean? Which president are you?     So I thought I would throw out a test for ya.  Which one of these personality traits do you need?   Narcissist Manipulator Psychopath   Scared to answer?   Kind of creepy?     .....I know probably not exactly a question you were expecting but let me explain.   Sometimes scientific research teaches us things that we really want to know and things we might not want to know.  That is what seemed to happen when psychologist studied West Point cadets to learn what personal qualities were...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Which Way do You face the Lucky Frog?-Also Known as the Money Frog The Lucky Frog is suggested to best be positioned near the front door from inside facing into the house. This symbolizes directing the flow of opportunities to come into your life to help enhance your money flow. If you choose to face the lucky frog looking toward the front door, you may encourage those opportunities to be pushed away.  
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Greater the Crisis-Swifter the Evolution i can first hand say this is very true. in that given moment of time it can feel so overwhelming yet when you are finally able to remove your emotions, take a step back and observe from a none judgmental perspective, you will see from a neutral standpoint. universe will never give you more then what you can handle. 
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Working Out Does More than Just Strengthen your Muscles Feng Shui Fitness You develop physical strength, metal fortitude, a stronger sense of will power, self confidence, dedication, determination, focus, an understanding that hard work equals results. Now translate these concepts into connections with all other areas of your life, personal, self development, business... You keep pushing yourself just a little bit more, challenging yourself just a little bit more, being open for new methods in how to better improve yourself, your situation and understand when a certain methods has stopped working you create a new method to enhance you way of growing. You are not only enhancing you physical body, you are strengthening your mental muscles and spiritual body as well.  
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Native American Inspration-Postive Messages to Start Your Work Week "Love yourself; get outside yourself and take actions. foucus on the solution; be at peace" -Sioux "Be satisfied with needs in teaed of wants"-Tenton Sioux "All plants are out Brothers and sisters. They talk to us and if we listen, we can hear them"-Huron
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By Jim Griffin
(HouseLens: Video Marketing for Real Estate)
  Early each month, I profile a HouseLens market as part of my Market Closeup series. I think of these posts as a fun chance to show you what's great about the cities where we do business. Click here for a list of the other posts in this series. HouseLens is officially part of the nation's biggest real estate market – we are in the Big Apple! Launching into New York City is one of the most exciting milestones we've reached as a company. And as we build our market there, we're learning firsthand why so many people flock to our nation's biggest city.   Energy. New York City is where things happen – not just for the U.S., but for the globe. With almost 8.5 million people living within the city's five boroughs, and 19.9 million living in the NYC metro area, the Big Apple has more people tha...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
What Some Recent Clients have to say about Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island's Service   "Laura I very much appreciated your professional an attention to our needs today. I look forward to receiving your summary and any additional thoughts." John from Dermot Construction   "I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help. It truly has been a pleasrue meeting you! Your inisght has helped a great deal for my mom and I. I hope you have a great and blessed day!" Dana from Brooklyn 
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Motivational Monday- This is a proverb from Lao Tsu who was an older contemporary of Confucius. Lao Tsu practiced Taoism which is concerned with the more spiritual level of being. Much of what is shared falls along the lines of Feng Shui and really in general all teachings Alchemy teachings of energy and connection to self and source (how ever you wish to define that).   Carrying body and soul and embracing the one, Can you avoid separation?   Attending fully and becoming supple, Can you be as a newborn baby?   Washing and cleansing the primal vision, Can you be without stain?   Loving all men and ruling the county, Can you be without cleverness?   Opening and closing the gates of heaven, Can you play the role of woman?   Understanding and being open to all things, Are you able to do no...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
How Does Sound Positively Impact your Living and Working Environment? Have you ever been to a concert? Or perhaps you enjoy listening to specific types of musical instruments or even just love hearing the sound of another person's voice? All that relates back to different sounds (no matter the tool used to create them) that can lift people's moods transforming stress into a more harmonious energized state. Feng Shui also suggests the use of items that produce sound to help create positive boundaries between areas within your home while also offering a means of energetic and at times literal protection.    
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Feng Shui Eyes See Your Environment as A Metaphor of Your Life After experiencing a Feng Shui Consultation the changes you make are not meant to be done all at once so please take your time. that is part of the process.    Your environment is a metaphor of your life currently which allows you to shift your focus through visuals cues presented within and around your home. Their job is to help motivate you and attracted the future you see for yourself-while also teaching you to be present in the moment ( as you make changes emotionally , mentally, spiritually and physically).   Yes you have goals, yet your focus is not solo on the end result. It's more about the journey and process to accomplishing your goals for that is where the evolving of self comes from.    For example, if you have a...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Tap into Your Creative Expression with Feng Shui in Mind This area of the Ba-gua tends to get ignored when enhancing the environment of one's home.  In order for one to experience the journey of manifestation, creativity and "imagination" are absolutely key. Your creativity activates, joy, enthusiasm, and participation in life. It does not matter what method of creative juices you squeeze from :) Just begin to tap into and act upon your ideas and thoughts within that realm of life. Begin to surround yourself with people who are within that energy field, listen to music that puts you into that state of mind, create a space within your home to support that drive and just do.
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Wise Words to Live by   "Discipline means choices. Every time you say yes to a goal or objective, you say no to many more." - Sybil Stanton   We have all been down this path and sometimes even relapse with saying No to our goals, let that be consciously or sub-consciously.  In a world with so many distractions, procrastination and excuses has become an easy habit to cultivate. Or maybe, it's not even that? Perhaps it's just fear of the unknown with taking the necessary steps to obtain that goal.  Do not be fooled or afraid, to reach any goal will require hard work, focus, discipline blended with that of bravery and courage.  Allow "yes" to be within your vocabulary.
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Do you Frown Upon Rainy Days? Some say they hate rainy days while others will perceive it as a day of opportunity.  If you have to be kept inside due to the weather, you may as well use that time to your advantage.  Perhaps you could start working on that book you have talking about writing or de clutter that closet or spare room you have been meaning to get to.    My mother taught me from a young age, when the energy seems to slow in pace with one goal, that could be an opportunity to shift gears and refocus on another goal that was put to the waist side for x, y or z reasons.    Like an artist you are never only working on one piece at a time, there is always that next creative idea waiting for it's turn to be nurtured and brought to life.
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Wise Words for Having Self Respect How many of us at some point in time or maybe even right now, have made someone a priority when deep down inside you know better or perhaps were simply blinded for a moment. We all have been in this situation.  Learn to listen to your intuition, keep your standards high for that is you having respect for yourself. 
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(Dividend America Commercial Lending)
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Keeping It Real With Feng Shui—It Is Not a Product The Western approach to Feng Shui interprets the need for material based products in order to shift energy. "If you do not buy this you will not be protected or have good luck,etc." These are common messages sent out to the population. If you are brand new to the practice of Feng Shui and feel you need objects, then so be it.  It's what works for you. Yet, be mindful by reading or hearing, "you need this" type of approach, it could unfortunately create a fear based approach and please note, Feng Shui is nothing to be fearful of.  99% of the time everything you need is already within arms reach, simply waiting for you to view it from a different perspective and intent of use.  I tell my clients-before you go out and buy all this "stuff" ...
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