Trisha Keel's Weblog - Stardate 2252010

Legend of the Dragon Koi

2012-01-31T17:53:00.000-06:00

My younger sister, MaryAnn Selva, is an accomplished artist. She has just completed and is now offering her newest watercolors: The Legend of the Koi Series.

Koi, much like salmon, swim upstream to their spawning grounds. According to legend, if a koi succeeds swimming all the way back up the Yellow River (also called the Rainbow River) and climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate, it is instantly transformed into a Dragon which flies into the sky, where it rules both the air and the water!

Based on that legend, the Dragon's symbolism includes aspirations that are larger than life and determined advancement. Koi also symbolize perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, the Koi is aligned with courage and the ability to attain the highest goals.

Both the Dragon and the Koi bring good fortune to their owners. Very few creatures bring so much power with them when they are in your environment. So I have more great news for you - now you can own Dragon Koi without having to take care of a pond! Now that's great Feng Shui! Hang these paintings in the Career gua or the Wealth gua of your home or office and experience the immediate energy shift!

Visit MaryAnn's website and see all three images in the Legend of the Koi Series. You can link there by clicking the Dragon Koi title above. Please be sure to tell her I sent you. She has a special introductory offer of 20% off their normal price for my clients, but that sale price expires February 10th when they go on sale to everyone. You are the first to know about the series. This is a limited edition and they'll go fast, so I encourage you to check them out right away.

If you have family, clients, or friends who dream big, they'll be interested in these paintings too, so I hope you'll share this email after you have checked them out. Just wanted to be sure you had first dibs. : )

Oh, and one last thing: I'm preparing a surprise for you for February. Watch your email. Fun new stuff is coming!!

Trisha

Happy Chinese New Year...Here, There be Dragons!

2012-01-30T12:50:00.000-06:00

When parts of the world were still unknown, mapmakers would sometimes write in the unexplored areas "Here, There Be Dragons" to indicate there were rumors of scary stuff in that part of the world. The planet has been navigated now, except for the depths of the oceans, which is said to be one of the territories of Dragons.

In the West, Dragons are considered to be the stuff of fairy tales. Knights of yore killed Dragons because they were always stealing princesses and burning crops. Those Dragons had wings and could fly. They breathed fire and hoarded treasure. Oh, and they were big - really big. And very dangerous.

In the East, Dragons are symbols of great power and are said to bring good luck. Dragons of the East usually don't have wings, but they are masters of the skies and seas. They have supernatural abilities which include flying and controlling the weather. A Dragon is unpredictable, ethereal, and so big you can't see its head and tail at the same time. Dragons who are angered can summon typhoons, tsunamis, or droughts. Dragons who are content can bring abundance, prosperity, and well-being.

Monday, January 23rd is the Chinese New Year of the Black Water Dragon. Black is the color of the deepest waters in the ocean where the sunshine cannot reach and man has not gone. The Water element flows through our emotions, careers, and social interactions. The Dragon itself is the power of life pushing up and out into being, the same way tulips push up and out from their bulbs as Winter ends. Just as there is no way to stop Spring from coming, the power of the Dragon is invincible.

The blend of these three energies in the Black Water Dragon year suggests that 2012 will be filled with unpredictable and possibly awesome water issues and events. We will all be navigating new territory in 2012, so expect there to be Dragons! The Mayan calendar's ending is connected more to the end of an era of man's self-interest, competition, and singularity. It is said that we are now advancing in our humanity, compassion, and awareness of interconnectedness, and mankind will be better for it and the Dragon's influence.

To enhance your abundance, prosperity, and well-being this year, tend to your gardens. Replace dead plants with fresh, rich foliage. If your gardens are sparse from the drought, speak to a professional about what you can grow with minimal water. Happy plants reflect the abundance of the Dragon. Tend to your water. Make sure you don't have any leaks or drips, and prosper by saving both water and money. You'll create your own luck this year, so treat everyone you meet and yourself with respect, compassion, and generosity, and those qualities will be reflected in how others treat you. When the Dragon is content and honored, all good things flow into the lives of man.

If you enjoyed this article, I hope you'll "Like" it or "Tweet" it, or forward it to your friends. If you enjoy my writing and are not currently following me, you're invited to join the ride. We're having an adventure of a lifetime!! :)

I wish you all the abundance, prosperity, and well-being of a Happy Black Water Dragon New Year!

Trisha

P.S. To see a quick video on things you can do to enhance your career in 2012, click here. There are 5 Career videos and many others for you to enjoy. I hope you'll share them with others you feel may benefit from them too.

We are all in this together. If any questions arise for you from the videos, please feel free to write them to me just below the video. I'll get answers back to you soon as I can.

TK

January 2012 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

2012-01-02T14:45:00.000-06:00

You've read many articles about Moons, Equinoxes, Eclipses, and other celestial events. Mercury in retrograde scrambles your brain when it catches you by surprise.

Happy New Year! You've got a new calendar and I've gathered and listed all the information you need to add to your it to turn your life around in 2012!!

Tomorrow's Key December 2011 Newsletter Published

2011-12-14T16:03:00.000-06:00

Hot off the keyboard, my December newsletter is chock full of goodies. 'Tis the time of the Magi - get ready to image your new year! The Winter Solstice Approaches, watch my video on how to prepare and truly focus your intentions this time around. There are 7 sweet suggestions for aligning your Feng Shui for the Winter Solstice. Discover that grown-ups can play hooky too - and have since the beginning of time. Mark your calendar for the In Between Day and have yourself a hot time as the Sun returns!

Feng Shui & Moon Magic Published!!

2011-12-13T11:28:00.000-06:00

I am extremely proud to announce the publication of my third book, Feng Shui & Moon Magic. This book ties all the knowledge I've gathered about the Eastern alignment and understanding of energy (the Tao, Feng Shui, Tibetan Tantric Buddhism, meditation, etc.) with the Western alignment and understanding of energy (the Druid's Thirteen Moon Tree Calendar, the Wheel of the Year, the power of intention (a.k.a. magic), quantum physics, and astronomically repeating cycles). I present all of this to you in a monthly format that you can use to enrich your life with meaning that you give it. The result is that you promote success and well-being in all areas of your life.

This is the perfect gift for the witchy women in your life. : )

Here's a preview from my introductory chapter:

Where to Start

To make the best use of this book, read through the first chapter that explains Feng Shui. Do a few experiments to integrate what you’ve read. Change something and observe your results. See if your space reflects what you want or what you believe. Go find your Wealth corner. See what’s there. Check out your front door. Look at your environment with your new “Feng Shui eyes.” There is a lot of information there to digest, so take your time with this chapter. Remember, Feng Shui is all about how YOU feel in your space, not me, not your friend...YOU.

When you’re ready, read through the information in the second chapter about the lunar energies. Visit some of the web links recommended there. Take the time to anlayze the information given in the Druids’ Moon Calendar, pp. 56-57.

Then turn in the book to the month before the one you are in now and read about the natural forces and environmental energies that were then at play. Recognize anything suggested there as part of your experience during the last lunation (lunar cycle)? Next, read about the current month to understand the energies now affecting your world.

Finally, turn and read what to expect in the coming month. You want to pay attention to what’s coming down the road. It’s a little like doing your grocery shopping before you start cooking for a special occasion so you will have everything you need at hand, or purchasing a birthday gift early because you know the date is coming.

As you stay aware of what is coming in the month ahead, you will develop a pleasant awareness of the reassuring constancy in the cycles of life. The Wheel of Life turns a bit each day. Those who are aware of their world smell Autumn coming in mid-August or feel the quickening of Spring in a tiny bud found on a late Winter afternoon.

Each chapter includes five sections:

• Lore about the lunation’s associated tree

• Feng Shui tips for each lunar phase

• Scents, colors, and sounds of the season

• Magical ceremonies to enhance the Moon’s influence

• Activities from which to choose to integrate the energy of this spoke of the Wheel of the Year

Pick and choose among the many suggestions provided. There will those which resonate most strongly with your life situation at that time. Choose one or more than one, again, according to what feels right for you. I’ve given you plenty of ideas, so each year you’ll be able to try something new. As you become more familiar with Nature’s cycles, some of these activities will create new traditions. Not all will appeal to you at any given time. Consider this a cafeteria line in the course of creating the life you wish to live.

I encourage you to take notes in the margins, highlight important passages, fill in the blanks, and bring this book to life with your own added life experiences as you go along. Write your name in it with the date you received it. Date each spell or ceremony you try and write out the results you got. Did you enjoy it or not? Tuck photos or sketches into the pages for future references.

I have arranged the months in order according to the Wheel of the Year with the first chapter correlating to the most ancient understanding that the new year began when this year’s harvest was complete. The Table of Contents gives you dates to make it easier as I’m not following the Julian calendar. You will notice that there is one day missing: December 23rd, the day out of time, or “in between day.” You’ll learn about that on page 125.

The Wheel of the Year keeps on turning but, like an unfurling spiral, it never brings us back to where we were. It only moves us forward to where we are going. We can watch our parents ahead of us and our children following us, but we each have only one shot at this day at this time in our lives. We each have one chance to choose to cherish the moment as we “stop and smell the roses” or to disregard the moment as “same old stuff, different day.”

The more attuned you are to your world, the more you can appreciate it. Real estate appreciates in value over time. The value of your life will increase as you appreciate it.

Your sense of wonder and awe will expand. Your gratitude and daily sense of delight will bring more things for which to be grateful and in which to find delight.

You’re going to need a little information about Feng Shui and I include that here. But you’ll discover that most of the lore of the Moon and the Earth’s energies you already know. You were born “knowing.” This is ancient knowledge that thrums within our heartbeats and is coded in our very DNA.

You’ll read things I have written here and think to yourself, “Wow, I never thought about it like that,” only to take a couple of breaths, and rethink, “Of course. I knew that. I’ve always known that.” It’s all just as natural as Mother Nature and Father Sky. Our Earth and the Moon and the Sun define our home, our emotions. Our very lives depend on them.

Hey Y'all! I was on The View from Venus!!

2011-11-17T12:31:00.000-06:00

If you missed my interview, you can listen to my interview about my new book Feng Shui and Moon Magic at http://tobtr.com/s/2562529. #BlogTalkRadio

Ginger McCord, publisher of the Indigo Sun, and Teresa Moran visit with me about my book, Living HeartWise, as well as my newest book, Feng Shui & Moon Magic. Both of these are written to give you information you can USE to improve your life on so many levels. Both books are available on amazon.com

Feng Shui & Moon Magic blends the elements and elemental energies of the earth with the natural cycles of the Wheel of the Year. This book brings both together and aligns each lunar cycle with Feng Shui with the ancient traditions of the Druids and their sacred trees.

The Thirteen Sacred Druid Moon sections individually contain information designed to align your body, mind, and spirit with the rhythm of this cycle of time. The dates for each of these Moons correlates to the new Moon, rather than the full Moon of the lunation.

This knowledge is purposefully delivered dovetailed with the Feng Shui energy of the cycle. Each section contains the following details and more:
• Introduction to and information about the sacred tree corresponding to this time of the year
• Lore, legends, and historical background of deities and people, plants, animals, symbols, etc.
• Feng Shui Checklist of Thirteen Recommendations created specifically for this lunation
• Scents, Sounds, and Colors of the Season
• Magic ceremonies (feng shui cures, activities with verbal incantations, or spells) aligned with this time period which you can perform to focus your intentions and bless your life (always done…with harm to none, see the Wiccan Rede)
• Suggested Life Enrichment Activities to harmonize your life with the energy of the Moon of the season

November 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

2011-11-14T16:13:00.000-06:00

November 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

This time of year is all about introspection and inspiration. Create your own personal altar to honor your Spirit within. Learn about the goddess of the heart(h) and home and receive 10 Feng Shui tips to honor yourself and your home's Center. Join me for lunch on blogtalkradio's The View from Venus November 17th (11:30am-12:30pm) and learn more about my newest book: Feng Shui & Moon Magic.

Feng Shui for Abundance

2011-11-07T16:09:00.000-06:00

The October Portal Fiat Lux contains a checklist of things you can do to increase the wealth abd abundance in your life. Learn about my new divination services as well as my brand new online training courses. Check out all the fun by clicking the title of this post. Happy Fall, Y'all!!

Three Days Out of Time, Wealth & Well-Being, Divination and More!

2011-10-11T14:41:00.000-05:00

My October 2011 newsletter is chock full of goodies and hot off the presses. Oh Boy!! Online classes NOW available. Check it out by clicking on the title to this entry or the photo shown here.

Be Attentive to the Thoughts You Entertain and Issue

2011-09-21T12:11:00.000-05:00

"Thoughts of greed, hate, venom, gentleness, and kindliness change the type and modify the breath-form for the time during which the thinking goes on, as a face is changed by love or anger. A thought, when issued, has a certain sound (vibrational frequency) that being equivalent of a form. That sounding causes physical matter to collect in the form of rock, plant, or animal."
- Harold W. Percival, Thinking and Destiny, 1946

We truly do need to be attentive to the thoughts we allow to take up residence in our minds. We are not our thoughts, nor are they us, but they take on a life of their own. When we add emotion to our thoughts we most especially give them powers beyond a stray idea that floats through one's awareness.

"Thoughts are 'issued' by the (use of) word, speech." This clearly states that once we raise the vibrational frequency of an idea to speak it aloud, it takes on form: thought-form. Thoughts that are continually entertained in your mind are fed your attention, your energy, and are recognized by other sentient beings.

Quantum physics defines the smallest quantity of consciousness as an ATOM. Atoms are aware of you and are affected by your thoughts. Masaru Emoto has proven this with his work with water (see his book, The Hidden Message in Water). As humans are made of 70-90% water, every thought we have vibrates through our own water in our own bodies.

When you say things like, "I'm so stupid," "I'm dying to...", or "Please don't hate me, but..." your body/mind hears you. (Yes, your entire body makes up your mind. Those cells are all busy doing their jobs, duplicating themselves, dying off, etc. without direction from your brain).

Please be aware of the thoughts you think and the words you say - most especially to those you love, like your family, friends, pets, home, and car. Speak only the best news or, as Thumper's daddy said, "Don't say nothing at all."

It is by no coincidence that the words of John 1:1 in the Bible are "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Any statement you begin with "I am..." creates your reality. Think twice before you add sick, tired, dying, etc.

While I'm passing on some profoundly deep knowledge, you get to choose whether or not to heed it. Just sayin'...

To learn more about Emoto's work with water, click here to watch a video on YouTube.

September 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

2011-09-21T11:32:00.000-05:00

September 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

August 2011 Tomorrow's Key Newsletter Hot Off the Presses

2011-08-29T13:38:00.000-05:00

After a long month of dealing with the Mercurial trickster I am very happy to announce the publication of my August newsletter. Mercury in retrograde started with my computer's meltdown (literally - it was 80° in my office and my motherboard melted) and ended with the sad death of Gabriel, our senior kitty (almost 20). This woman is very happy to be on the other side of that time period and I know you are too. Remember, the next MR will be mid-November to mid-December, so do your holiday shopping early!!

Go For It - Even If You Must Take Baby Steps

2011-08-04T12:03:00.000-05:00

Baby steps spark miracles.

Miracles do not spark baby steps.

If you're taking baby steps, you will eventually get there. If you're feeling scared about where you're going or where you are, click on the title above for a link to a video that will help you through that scary, darey edge you must step over.

Happy Lughnasadh: It's Hot, HOT, HOT!!

2011-08-01T16:12:00.002-05:00

For about a week now I've been feeling an urge to change out my early summer silk flowers and garlands to my early fall colors. This morning while my computer was installing new software, I took the time to take down a garland of morning glories and change it out with one chock full of small golden-faced miniature sunflowers. I didn't really know why I was feeling so pushed to do this, it's still the middle of summer after all. But I just knew I HAD to do it.

Turns out that this time is when the Wheel of the Year begins to shift from growing time to harvest time. The subtle changes of the shortening days are adding up. The nights are a bit longer now, but the days seem to be hotter than ever - and they are! (See my last newsletter for the story of the dog days of summer, which we are now well into. These are currently celebrated in the United States as National Air Conditioning Weeks. Seriously.)

This time is known as Lughnasadh (Loo-NAH-sah), honoring Lugh, the sun god of the ancient Celtic warriors. His name, like Lucifer and Luke, comes from the ancient Celtic word for light. August 1st is also referred to as Lammas, (loaf-mass; loaf of bread) to honor the first harvest of grain. The seasonal changes in weather are there for you to see if you look. Tropical storms blow through to stir up the seasons, high pressure areas battle lows in awesome thunderstorms, the cicadas roar, the wooly caterpillars hide out, the no-see-ums are voraciously viscious, and the declining arc of the sun moves further south. Day by day the sinking sun directs a different angle of light through different windows at different angles and different times. While the turning of the Wheel of the Year is slow, it is still apparent for the aware. No matter how distracted you may be, you're noticing the heat! It is said that even after Lughnasadh, the corn ripens as much by night as by day

Although temperatures can still be high, the mood and sensation of the year most decidedly changes. Sweet, soft summer nights are the best of times to be outdoors (after the mosquito feeding hours). While we're not farmers ourselves, we are moving into harvest time. You're seeing corn on the cob in the grocery stores now - next thing you know there will be pumpkins! Cold beer is the perfect way to enjoy the grains during these hot days.

Recently I had an epiphany as I came to realize that every one of us lives as plants and animals sacrifice their lives to feed us. Truly the sense of the "communion" took on an entirely more vast meaning. The "deal" is that they gladly give their lives in exchange for your appreciation of their sacrifice. I now take the time to bless not just my water, but all the food I eat: salad, steak, bread, fruit - they all are giving me life they took from the sun either directly (through photosynthesis) or indirectly (by eating plants or other animals which at plants). It all goes back to the sun god - the source of our light and life.

As the Wheel of the Year continues to turn, our next big point will be the Autumn Equinox, September 21st. While the heat will still be with us here in Houston, you may, if you put your face into the wind, smell Autumn coming as August ends. It doesn't take too much to recognize that summer is coming to an end. Back to school days are upon us. Savor the days of summer and share some of Nature's bounty with loved ones to honor the day.

Brainstorming for Breakthroughs!!

2011-07-31T13:34:00.002-05:00

Remember me mentioning MR earlier this week? Mercury in retrograde slammed me entirely THROUGH a big old wall in my world Friday. My computer died.

That machine was the hardest working champion on my team. It was 10 years old and going strong - till I had a hard freeze late Friday evening. My mac gave its all for me and I'm just as proud of it as I am of the old Mac Classic SE30 I have sitting on the bookshelf next to me (SRSLY - still starts up in System 6). I'm writing this today on my laptop - and I'm not so easy with this flat keyboard but it's working and I am enormously grateful that I have it.

I've had to really rethink a lot of choices over the past day. And to consider why I made the choices I did and even what that said about me and what I believed. Sheesh!!

I have my entire business on that old machine - all my accounts, art, work, websites, libraries of fonts and graphics, all my company records, the books I've written, and so, SO much more. I have to get to that data so I focused on reviving the mac. My younger sister, thank goodness, managed to wrangle my focus to acquiring a new computer and THEN recovering the data to it rather than investing in repairing a decade old hunka technology. Bless her persistence - she got my attention and I managed to pivot forward as she recommended.

During my drive all over town to the Apple store, a computer repair center, my sister's home, etc., I was listening to an audio of Bob Proctor's Freedom Series on making breakthroughs. (There are no coincidences.) The gist of his recording was that in order to make a major breakthrough in life, one must figure out what beliefs (or paradigms) are buried deeply in the mind that is competing with your future vision.

He recommended sitting in private with a tablet and pencil, relaxing, and thinking about all the success I want that still eludes me. Then he said to title a page of paper: "The results in my life that I have but do NOT want are:" - and then just letting them flow out of my head and onto the paper. He assured me they would show themselves like invisible ink coming to light, and he was exactly right. That was one ugly list.

To demolish those old paradigms I was to create emotionally charged 3-D visions of the OPPOSITE of every line I wrote on the first page. Every one of the new statements would list what I DO want to have as the results of my life. I was to write them on another page titled, "I am so happy and grateful now that…"

I have to tell you the way it FELT to write each of those new statements was palpably joyful and an immense relief!! It made me grin to write the first one, smile widely to write the second, and laugh in delight as I kept going. This feels awesome!! I kept going back to the list yesterday and looking over it, rereading it, enjoying it. I wanted to memorize it entirely.

Today I tape-recorded it and can play it back to hear any time I want. Once I get a new computer I'll put it on my iPod and into iTunes for ease of use.

I'm so excited I had to share this with you. If you've been wondering why you've not gotten the results you've worked so hard for try this advice from Bob Proctor. I did and found it delicious!! As those of you who have done "margarita research" with me before know, it's best that you try this out and see for yourself. If it works for you, please pass it on.

Oh, by the way, I subscribe to Bob Proctor's Six Minutes to Success. You might want to check it out yourself too. The audio CD I was listening to from which today's blog was inspired came from a free download when you subscribe to Six Minutes. I heartily recommend it if you are into blasting through blocks and brainstorming for breakthroughs!! Tell 'em I sent you. ; )

Get Ready to Rumble: It's a 22 Day!!

2011-07-29T09:09:00.003-05:00

Everything - every person, place, event, thing, and thought - is made of energy. Energy, by nature, is always moving. The movement of energy is measured in Hertz, or wavelengths created in a time span. or, as they are more commonly known: frequencies. There are sound frequencies our ears can hear, but speed them up a bit and they become radio and television frequencies. Speed those up and they become light that our eyes can see, but faster than that they become x-rays, gamma, and cosmic rays that other special equipment is needed to "recognize".

We know that when we are tuning our radio dial we get static when we aren't aligned to the frequency we're wanting. Close, but no clear signal. We also know that if we want to listen to a specific station, such as 103.1FM, the dial can't be tuned to 610AM. Much like the musical staff and notes, frequencies align with numbers.

Numbers have frequencies. To get to the essence of any multiple digit number, one must add the digits until the sum is one digit. For example, if your address is 22073 Elm Street, simply ad 2 + 2 + 0 + 7 + 3 = 14. Then add 1 + 4 = 5. Your home's energetic frequency will resonate with the number 5. There are special numbers too - double digit numbers - that don't blend down: 11, 22, and 33 to start with. Click the title of this article to go to my website for a summary explanation of what that means to you and any others who live in that number energy.

Addresses, names, birthdays, and other dates also have number energies. To calculate a word's number energy, write the digits 1-9 and the alphabet beneath the digits in three rows. You will be one short. This isn't the time or place for that story. In short 1=AJS; 2=BKT; 3=CLU; 4=DMV; 5=ENW; 6=FOX; 7=GPY; 8=HQZ; and 9=IR.

Today's date written in numbers is 7-29-2011. Adding those together 7 + 2 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 22. One of those very special double digit numbers. This one means unlimited mastery in any area, not only spiritual but physical, emotional and mental as well.

That's a really big statement. Since you are now aware of this information, use it to your advantage! As I'm writing this I'm hearing thunder rumble. "Storm's comin' Pa!" The edge of newness is cutting away the current. Put your face into the wind and breathe in the fresh winds of change. Today is a day to truly go for whatever it is that fills you with passion and joy. This is YOUR DAY!! Make the most of it and celebrate tomorrow.

Increase Your Well-Being and Flourish!

2011-07-28T09:21:00.003-05:00

I have just finished feasting my way through Flourish and am so very excited about what Dr. Seligman has written that I encourage you to check it out for yourself. Like Kennedy challenged us to put a man on the moon and bring him safely home, Dr. Seligman has challenged us to measurably raise the levels of happiness and well-being of 51% of the WORLD by 2051. He calls this initiative PERMA 51 and I am supporting his efforts by first enlightening you about them and then encouraging you to GO FOR IT.

According to the well-tested and already implemented principles found in Flourish, there are 5 areas of measurable happiness and well-being which can best be recalled to memory through his anagram:

P: Positive emotion - You decide what you pay attention to and thereby choose what emotions you'll feel. Focusing on WWWs (What Went Well) each day consistently raises your sense of well-being. This element is measured by you from inside you.

E: Engagement - Using personal "signature strengths" (such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperence, and transcendence) you get caught up doing something you love. You are completely engaged in what you're doing, unaware of time, hunger, and deeply and joyfully in the flow. This element is measured by you from inside you - others cannot look at you and see you doing this nor feeling this.

R: Personal Relationships - Learning to respond to significant others in your life with active and constructive statements, personal involvement and the strengthening of your sense of connectedness enhances your relationships and deepens your bond with the recipient of your attention as you give it. This can be witnessed by others.

M: Meaning - Consider and write out your own obituary through the eyes of children and/or grandchildren describing what you did in your life to create a world for them with greater positive emotion, deeper engagement and meaning, and stronger relationships. Focus on the smaller gestures to bring greater awareness that your every action, no matter how small, affects both your family and the world at large. Define the meaning of everything you do each day with awareness of and intention to increase happiness and well-being for others. This can also be witnessed by others.

A: Achievement - Set yourself goals to accomplish (monthly, weekly, daily) and then celebrate them as they are accomplished. You are making a difference, no matter how small, one accomplishment at a time. Everyone needs a purpose. Choose yours by what makes your heart sing, increases your own happiness, and promotes your own sense of well-being. This too can be witnessed by others.

Seligman has already introduced, tested, and verified these principles in schools in America, Australia, China, India, and is constantly spreading his training to include others. He is working with other professionals from all around the globe. All their efforts are ALREADY implemented into programs in the US military to improve the well-being of all our enlisted men AND their families!! Political and governmental decisions are shifting their focus from money and GDP to the measurable well-being of the country.

He and his colleagues are actively working to make the world a better place to be. Read his book yourself. Check out how you too can begin to Flourish. And spread it virally to your family, friends, facebook pals, church friends, community, and, ultimately, the world.

What a fabulous vision! Consider more than half of the world living in a state of well-being increased by 51% - 40 years from now. We can do this!

Note: I loaned the book to a friend last night and have written this entirely from memory. If I have made errors in the details, please forgive me. My Accomplishment today was to get this blog up for you, so it is all good.

My Nerve Jangling, Door Busting Arrival of Mercury in Retrograde

2011-07-27T12:17:00.006-05:00

It was about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth had just poured me a glass of wine and was snagging herself an artichoke to snack on while we were watching the season premier of Warehouse 13 on my DVR. She opened the refrigerator to grab the pitcher of water (see Tuesday's post) and —*C*R*A*S*H!!!!!*—...the refrigerator door came OFF in her hand. All the bottles and jars stored in the door slammed to the tile floor in a crescendo of chaos and shattering glass. As my mom would say, it certainly "jangled our nerve endings!"

Elizabeth had the presence of mind to freeze. She was, of course, barefoot, as was I. Furthermore, she also had the presence of mind to NOT let go of the door itself, even as pieces of shelving fell at her feet and continued to fall. I grabbed her shoes first, handed her one at a time - and of course, my phone rang before I could hand her the second shoe. Of course.

I turned and grabbed the phone and my shoes and got back to hand her the second shoe, telling the caller I'd call back later. Once I got my shoes on I was able to step in and take the door out of her hands. She began picking up broken shards of glass as I began picking up the bottles and jars. There were quite a few of them, as you can imagine from what you have in your own refrigerator door.

I immediately called my sister Diane to see if her handyman could come help me figure out how to get the door back on. He was actually still there and came right away. Elizabeth and I had time to finish mopping up and clearing the floor before he arrived. I had put the door on its top swivel and seated it on the metal shank from which the base pivots out, but it was simply shut, not attached to conserve the coolness inside.

When Asghar got here, I took the door back off, flipped it over, showed him the parts that I had recovered from the crash site, and together, we put the door back on properly in about one minute flat. Amazing. Simply amazing.

The only bottle that broke - and since gravity is still on they ALL hit my tile floor - was my bottle of wine. What a blessing, but what a smelly mess! It took me a while to wash the wine off of everything. In the collection of stuff in my door were three old cans of biscuits that were certainly past their prime. As I was rinsing one bottle off, one of those cans of biscuits exploded upward into my face, hanging glops of goo off my forehead, shoulder, and, of course, splattering all over the newly cleaned jars and bottles. Again, my nerves were jangled (and that glass of wine was still waiting for me in the living room).

About five minutes after I had completed cleaning up the biscuit blast and drying the bottles to return to the fridge, a second can exploded - hitting the ceiling, ceiling fan, and splattering the stove, cabinets, and, of course, the newly cleaned and dried jars and bottles. I tossed that mess and the last container of biscuits into my lidded trash can where it couldn't do any more damage.

I recommend that you remember these words like you remember your mother's face: "GOT to love Mercury in Retrograde. Ain't it funny?!!!" They will come in handy during the next 6 weeks for you. Just so you know, Mercury in Retrograde doesn't actually begin this time until August 2 but its effects start 10-14 days beforehand. This will last through August 26 (plus 10-14 days afterwards). And this happens 3 to 4 times every year.

Elizabeth and I were sure glad we had each other as back-up to get ourselves through our MR rock and roll riot. After I returned that phone call, she popped supper in the oven to heat. As she turned to come back into the living room —*B*O*O*M!!!*— ...the last can of biscuits blew up and she ducked like someone under fire. We had a grand laugh at that right after she chastised me for not opening the last can before throwing it away.

MR - got to love it! But brace yourselves, we're in for a rocky ride this time. For more information about what you can expect, I recommend Susan Miller's website for simplicity and clarity. Visit her website at www.astrologyzone.com. For specific explanations and dates on Mercury in Retrograde, go here.

Enjoying the Elegance of Water

2011-07-26T11:59:00.003-05:00

One day my daughter's best friend Sarah blew me away by crunching down her water bottle. The sound alone is enough to unnerve you the first time you hear it, but the cool thing is that all water bottles are now required to be crunchable to minimize the space they are taking up in the landfills. I happily began crushing all my water bottles, and, OK, I admit it, enjoying unnerving other first timers. ; )

As a recycler, I began to think about all the waste I was adding to the planet - my carbon footprint - and its growing size with my empty water bottles, crushed or not. As I was considering how low my supply of bottles was getting I happened to be putting away some wine glasses and glanced over at my crystal water goblets that I never use. I love those goblets. I had just acquired a Brita water pitcher and decided I was not going to buy any more bottles of water. Instead, now I create a magic moment out of every glass of water. I keep oranges, lemons, limes, and even pineapple sliced to add to my crystal goblet as I fill it with water I actually bless every time I refill the pitcher.

You can bless your water quite simply. Hold your right hand so that your first two fingers are pointing out and your ring and little finger are bent toward you, while your thumb points straight up. Then moving your hand in a plus sign and then a circle over whatever you're blessing, say OUT LOUD, "I love you, I thank you, I bless you." That's all there is to it. I bless the water for my coffee, the water for my cats, and even the water I use to boil pasta. I bless the water in my shower since the body absorbs over a liter and a half in a shower, but I don't do the hand movement, or mudra, as I say the words.

I encourage you to try this for yourself. Get a few really lovely crystal goblets - check out the resale shop if you're on a budget. Get yourself a filtering pitcher and give up bottled water for a week. Try it and see if you prefer your water blessed in crystal with a splash of colorful fresh fruit OR filled with the flavor of PCBs (polycarbonate, aka plastic).

Personally, I enjoy the elegance of my new water experience at levels that greatly supersede the simple act of quenching a thirst. It's all about appreciating the moment. The money I'm saving more than covers the cost of the pitcher's filters. And my carbon footprint has shrunk. It's kind of like losing 10 pounds, while getting a raise. I'd love to hear your results!

July 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

2011-07-25T17:15:00.000-05:00

July 2011 Newsletter from Tomorrow's Key

June 2011 Newsletter is Hot Off the Keyboard!

2011-06-10T15:04:00.002-05:00

I have just published my June newsletter. For those of you wondering how to improve your Fame and Reputation in life, here is a pretty good collection of tips and tricks. You'll also find a link to my YouTube video on Fame too.

As we approach the Summer Solstice it is once again time to check the ideas and goals we set in place at the Winter Solstice. Now, at the half-way point in the year, is the time to weed and feed those ideas and goals. Get rid of those that don't serve you. Feed those that do.

Coolidge is Back!

2011-06-10T14:57:00.003-05:00

This baby elephant is on Sawyer between I-10 and Washington Avenue, just about at the corner where you turn to go to Target. East side of street, just behind the Knave's drawing.

I drove by it yesterday and someone has drawn in a larger elephant's foot immediately above the baby elephant. : (

I am not very happy with that. While I can appreciate a twisted sense of humor, Coolidge's art is so whimsical that this addition seemed to smite him. That isn't a delicious feeling.

Oh boy! News and Ideas for a Super Spring!

2011-04-29T10:29:00.003-05:00

One of my subscribers called me within minutes of when I published this month's newsletter. She had gotten to the article about how clutter makes your butt bigger and could not quit laughing. She thought it was so funny because she had just seen a photo of herself from behind and wondered how her rear end had gotten so large.

This friend has valiantly battled her clutter since I met her. She has brought in help, had garage sales, and still constantly battles the bulge of stuff that is gaining on her. She is now doing an experiment to see if a solid six weeks of clutter clearing will reduce the size of her butt. Stay tuned. She's keeping records. I'll let you know what she discovers.

I do know that it worked for me. Every time I fold my clothes I look at the size of the spread of the rear end of my jeans and I am truly amazed. Little butt!! Really. It makes me very happy.

The clutter clearing took me years though, so if you're about to embark on the same experiment, be patient with yourself. It's like learning to walk again - baby steps. Or learning to dance - you've got to start somewhere. The more you do, the better you get. But you can't quit practicing.

It's a process rather than a place. Celebrate each drawer, each shelf, each load of stuff you take to Goodwill - bribery works. I particularly like getting a new outfit to reward myself because I can see myself in the three way mirror in the dressing room and see how good I'm looking. Losing the weight of all the stuff you've been hiding behind looks really good in the mirror. Ask anyone who follows you up a flight of stairs.

To link to my newsletter, simply click on the title of this posting.

TC Bank- Dream Rangers

2011-04-14T08:32:00.001-05:00

I just watched this commercial, sitting entranced, intrigued, and then overwhelmed with the sense of joy that comes from living a dream. I invite you to watch it, enjoy it, then, in joy - share it with everyone you care about.

Coolidge Competition or Copycat?

2011-03-23T15:43:00.005-05:00

I was driving down the street the other day and noticed this black cat about to cross the Dunlavy bridge over the Southwest Freeway. As a woman who has owned many black cats, I was concerned for its safety. It was scary for me to walk across that bridge with all that traffic and energy roaring beneath me! But as I got closer I realized this was no black cat! This was ART!!

Oh boy!! More random art! And it's so cute. Hmm - and whimsical. Am I recognizing a new piece of Coolidge's art? Is it in progress or is it done? I have checked and there is no cat on the bridges at Montrose or Mandell. I haven't gotten down to the Woodhead or Hazard bridges yet to see if there are other images of the cat moving further across or perhaps with kittens following. There is no signature so perhaps it isn't finished.

Updates to come!

Getting Ready for Spring

2011-03-09T16:04:00.001-06:00

In preparation for the Spring Equinox, it is time to begin your spring cleaning. Learn several unusual details you'll want to attend to, including using salt at all your entrances, clearing your crystals, and renewing your intentions for your Nine Star Blessings. I hope you'll post your comments and let me know if you'd like more.

Coolidge Strikes Again

2011-03-09T15:59:00.003-06:00

Coolidge never rests, much to my delight. My daughter has pointed out to me that his art is spray-painted! Now I have an even greater admiration for the nuances of his precious contributions that enhance my world.

I cannot imagine how fast he must be to do this and not get caught, but I really like the sheer playfulness and fun of his style. Thanks for the encore, Coolidge. May we have some more, please.

; )

Houston's Halo

2011-02-03T14:45:00.006-06:00

There is a building in downtown Houston that has a halo. I believe it is the JP Chase Morgan Tower. There is copy online saying it is the tallest building in Houston and the tallest in Texas. Designed by I.M. Pei & Partners, this 5-sided building is delightfully topped with a halo.

I currently live just west of downtown and my bedroom window overlooks the city. I've been here for over two years and have just begun noticing this halo about November of 2010. It might have been there before and I just didn't "see" it, but I'm seeing it now. The first time I saw it, the halo was all white. A strong steady white ring around the top of the building that shone all night long. The halo only comes on as the sun sets and goes off as the sun rises.

One morning I woke up and looked out the window to see the halo in red and blue. Hmmm, I thought. Wonder what this means? Maybe it was for the New Year celebration. Another time I woke up and opened my eyes in the middle of the night to see the halo flashing all kinds of colors, one after another. Wow - what a light show. Does anyone else know this is going on up there at night?

I don't know who created this art in light, but whoever you are - thanks! This is way cool. On so many levels, this halo and changing color effect is pulsing power into our city. I even took a little video so you can see the halo changing colors. If you know who did this, who made this, whose idea this was, or anything about those responsible for it, please let me know. I'd love to hear their story about Houston's Halo.

Random Acts of Art near the Heart of Houston

2011-01-20T13:29:00.004-06:00

First I thought there was a dog by itself - no leash, no owner, and about to step out onto Washington Avenue's 5 lanes of traffic. Then I realized it was actually a drawing. A wall mural. After driving by this little dog several times and admiring how clever the artist was to do such a cool thing, I began to spot other pieces of art.

My next serendipity was the soldier. This photo is taken through a chain link fence. The art is full of emotion so I know the artist has a connection to someone serving in the Middle East. The artwork stands guard facing southeast towards downtown at the corner of Sawyer/Taylor and Washington Avenue. He is never off duty from his watch. It warms my heart with reassurance every time I drive by him. I'm not certain he was done by the same artist as the soldier art isn't signed. It seems to be a different sort of work, but I found them the same day, so I wonder if they are from the same artist.

When the tiny Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared I was so charmed I made myself put my camera in my car. It took me a few days to get myself back over to Sawyer Street, but I captured that T-Rex even though I blocked traffic (3 18-wheelers and a couple of sedans) for just long enough to snap the shot.

Each work of art's position is integral to the realism of the art. The dog looks like he is standing on the sidewalk. The soldier on one knee is staged to be on guard. The dinosaur is running like the raptor that he is, probably after rats at this size, but just so full of life and energy! All three of these random acts of art appear to be done by the same artist: COOLIDGE.

Whoever you are, COOLIDGE, I want to you to know three things: 1) I noticed; 2) I love 'em; and 3) please keep it up. Now I'm always on the lookout for your gifts. I can't tell you how big my grin is, but every time I discover your art, I smile from ear to ear.

Finally, I see that someone else has noticed your work and is following your lead. Knave seems to be angry, however. Dangerous. His art is threatening. Art is art, yes, but the Knave's work comes with a very large hand gun and no whimsy. So if the Knave should happen to come across this posting, I want you to consider three things: 1) you're a good artist; 2) you're getting noticed; and 3) if you please your audience they'll seek you out and ask for more.

I don't imagine the property owners appreciate these fanciful murals on the walls of their property, but I do. This part of town is undergoing a major rebirth. As it is developed, I hope there will be places set aside for artists such as these to continue sharing their random acts of art. They brighten the day of those who actually take the time to SEE what is around them.

January Newsletter Hot Off the Virtual Presses

2011-01-17T15:08:00.002-06:00

Start the new year off with 8 feng shui tips for fresh new beginnings. Check out my 2011 Course Offerings Calendar. Explore the powers of crystals and put them to work for you!

Tomorrow's Key December 2010 Newsletter

2010-12-15T18:17:00.000-06:00

I just published my December newsletter. I hope you'll share it with friends you think might enjoy it too.

Tomorrow's Key December 2010 Newsletter

BackgroundOfFengShui.mov

2010-11-19T16:09:00.000-06:00

How did feng shui develop? Where did it come from? Discover the Celestial Animals and their metaphoric powers. Learn why wind and water, though invisible and fluid, truly shape our lives.

Second Green Man Image? You Decide

2010-10-27T16:53:00.006-05:00

I took photos today of what I feel is the masculine face in Houston's Heights Boulevard Green Man tree. After walking around the tree to follow arms, legs, spines, and even proportions, the position of this second face does correlate to the intricacy of the tree's combined trunks growth. If you consider the protrusion of the broken limb to be the "nose", the "mouth" and "eyes" are findable. This is where you must decide, as we all do. Her face is visible in the photo below his.

Your fancy lends credence or your logic infuses doubt. Whichever you believe to be true IS true for you. I have overlaid the photo with marks to show where my mind sees the face. Kinda. I think I've drawn it as a basic happy face. The image I see is sleeping and almost expressionless. But what I have marked is the closest thing to a face in the area where the face has to be for them to be so tightly spooned together within the trunk. See what you think.

Having grown up climbing Chinese Tallow trees, I'd estimate this tree to be anywhere between twenty and fifty years old. The pairing of the two trees growing into one has made it difficult to tell by the girth of the main trunk. Here is the side photo that shows them spooning. What do you think? Do we have a mysterious couple living and loving within the body of this tree or is this just fall fantasy? You decide.

Green Man Update

2010-10-26T09:48:00.002-05:00

I visited a while with the Green Man tree this morning and have two notes of update. First, the tree is not in the 900 block, but rather the 800 block, a bit north of center. There are two trees heralding it from the south: a glorious sycamore and a majestic oak. As you pass the oak walking north, you'll see the Chinese tallow with the Green Man on the right (east) as you come around a gentle curve.

Second, I believe I may have found the other countenance. I didn't have my camera with me today, but I'll take it with me tomorrow. The photos I have do not show all of this second "face" but it is directly above the first. I must say that the first seems very feminine to me and the second is distinctly masculine.

New photo to come!

The Green Man on Heights Boulevard

2010-10-25T16:13:00.010-05:00

Early one morning last week I was walking Heights Boulevard and I looked up to see this tree. I have been walking this path for almost three years now and was quite startled to realize I had missed "seeing" this tree. I will say that I usually start at the north end of the boulevard and have just recently started my walks from the south end. Someone recently trimmed sucker branches off the trunk, which may be why I am able to "see" now, where before small branches and their leaves may have obscured the view. I recall seeing volunteers out last week digging, cleaning, and enhancing the Boulevard, as they sometimes do. I know that all those who walk, run, or even drive the Boulevard appreciate all those volunteers' efforts. This time their efforts have revealed a certain treasure. If you will look with a fanciful eye up and to the left in this photo, you can easily see a face in the bark "looking" back at you.

In case you're not familiar with the legend or lore of the Green Man, he's kind of a Father Nature figure. He's a blend of everything we know about Pan, Odin, Santa Claus, Robin Hood, the Holly King, and many other legends that deal with the elemental energy of the forest and Winter. Since the beginning of time, man has realized that as Mother Nature completes the provision of her bountiful harvest, she must rest and recuperate. The leaves fall, the stubble in the fields is plowed under, the weather cools, and the growing season seems to cease. Mother Nature will return with the Spring Equinox. Earlier here in Houston, later further up north. Our ash trees bud out February 2nd, but plums and pears bloom in January. While Mother Nature rests, the Green Man rules.

This tree is a Chinese tallow, commonly called a china-berry tree here. I know that the original Mr. Teas, of Teas Nursery fame, planted Chinese tallows all over the city because they turned such lovely colors. Most of our trees don't get a chance to turn the scarlets and golds of the maples and aspens of states further north. But these trees do change colors for us. A cold snap will pop their colors almost overnight. As you can see by these photos, there has been no cold snap in Houston yet, but I will say that I picked up two scarlet and gold china-berry tree leaves over a month ago when I first sensed the onset of Autumn.

This tree "faces" south, so if you approach it from the north, the view is quite different. Just as striking, but completely different. The view from the south is the only one with the "face" so clearly defined. There are "arms" and "legs" in the curves of the trunk. It seems as if there is a couple spooned together, frozen forever in their vertical embrace. I have been walking around this tree for many days now, and have been so moved by the energy of the tree I think about it as I approach it, and say "farewell" to it as I pass it again, completing my walk. The tree has been on my mind so much lately it even inspired me to remember to bring my camera, take these photos, and write this blog. As you can see in this image, there are two "bodies" in this tree. Though I have looked carefully for the other face, I have yet to "see" it. This morning I walked around it slowly and thoughtfully, completely present in the moment. I touched the tree but have not yet "leaned into" its energy field.

The tree's spirit seems to call out with its forever open "mouth" marked with its orangish lips. I don't get a sense of fear or dread or entrapment at all. More of a delicious sense of calm serenity that comes with being held in a lover's embrace. The upper "arm" seems to gently frame the "face" while the lower "arm" seems like a lover's arm holding their lover's arm to their body. Realize that all this anthropomorphizing is fanciful and romantic, but know too that we see our world as we believe it to be. I encourage you to learn about the Green Man. You'll find him when you look for him. I've seen him in drips of paint on my window sill. I've seen him in the patterns of the falling leaves. I've even seen him in the carvings of my sister's fireplace mantle.

The Green Man's lore dates back as far back as time itself. Man is just as aware of the growing season as the winter. For every day there is a night, for every summer there is a winter, for every birth there is a death. The Wheel of Life includes a bit of every season and cycle in which we may delight daily. I encourage you to research and celebrate the Green Man. If you'd like to visit this one, you'll find him on Heights Boulevard, between 10th and 9th Streets. If you find the other face, I hope you'll let me know.

Fame 1

2010-10-19T12:43:00.001-05:00

Here is the first in a series of videos to help you promote your own reputation. Let your light shine out like never before and watch your career improve!

Feng shui tips to promote and enhance the fire energy of your Fame and Reputation gua. Discover why the new "energy saving" light bulbs are not beneficial to your reputation, care and handling of fire, and landscape rules to ensure your vision is unobstructed.

October Newsletter is Hot Off the Presses

2010-10-06T16:03:00.005-05:00

Articles this month include: Fabulous Fall - how to bring the luscious colors of fall into your life; Brooms: Not Just for Flying - using brooms to sweep in fresh seasonal energies; Feng Shui Needs to Be Refreshed Regularly - when to call in an expert and how to do some yourself; and ideas for beginning your holiday gift shopping. Simply click on the title of this article to read and enjoy!

Dragons and Tigers and Fears - Oh My!

2010-09-22T15:03:00.001-05:00

If you are feeling down, disempowered, fearful, or lost, this little video is for you - from me. Don't worry. Know that fear is False Emotions Appearing Real. It leads to the Kryptonite of Doubt! Just say NO! Stop your uncontrollable Dragon of Fear with the power of your White Tiger. You're OK. Look around for proof of the blessings you already have.

If things are scary now, they're just about to get better. Out of your greatest challenges come your greatest opportunities. Expect something wonderful to happen to you today. Know that everything is just fine. Faith eliminates fear. You've always been OK. You're OK now, and you'll be fine tomorrow too. Know it. Expect it. Appreciate all the little things so they can grow up to be big things.

Looking to Buy or Sell Your Home?

2010-09-21T17:07:00.000-05:00

What if you and your family could move into a home that provides energy to support your financial prosperity, health, and well being? Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or lease, a home that is certified as a Feng Shui Friendly Environment ensures you and your loved ones will be surrounded by everything you need to thrive. Available only through Trisha Keel, Tomorrow's Key, or any of her students.

AutumnEquinox.mov

2010-09-21T11:04:00.000-05:00

If you'd like to perform your own energy clearing, here is a quick video to give you a quick, simple summary of the ways and means to balance your home's energy out of summer and into the coolness of the coming fall months.

The days and nights are now balanced (equinox = equal nights). It's time for your annual Autumn energy clearing. Bring your environment into alignment with the more gentle natural cycle of Fall as Summer fades away and enjoy the support of Nature as you move into the Season of the Harvest.

Center2.mov

2010-09-02T11:44:00.000-05:00

By promoting the energy of the heart of your home you help ground your entire family by enhance their sense of connectedness, comfort, and ease. Feng shui tips for creating your own hearth, honoring the heart of your home, and empowering your own security.

Center1.mov

2010-09-01T12:10:00.000-05:00

The heart(h) of your home is a miniature mirror of your entire environment. Look carefully at the energy flow here. Feng shui tips for the center of your home address what to do if you have a water or fire feature in this gua, or nothing at all.

Career5.mov

2010-08-30T14:50:00.000-05:00

Feng shui tips to promote your the energy flow in your Career gua: Look to make sure all your doors open all the way to the wall. Clear out the expired and unneeded from your medicine cabinet. Enhance energy flow in closets, cabinets, and drawers by removing things you haven't touched in 2 years of more. Freshen your refrigerator and make sure to maintain a minimum of 20 inches in all your aisles and traffic lanes.

Be sure you enjoy the Career gua's water energy with smooth sailing down the river of life rather than living in stagnation, trying to navigate through the rapids, or crashing into the rocks of life. Here's how.

Career4.mov

2010-08-27T14:14:00.000-05:00

Opportunity is not the only one who may come knocking at your front door. However, complete strangers don't need visual access into your life through the glass of your front door. Keep your home and life safe and secure with the support of feng shui. Feng shui tips for your front entry area, addressing issues of glass doors, mirrors, fountains, and more.

Career3.mov

2010-08-26T13:02:00.000-05:00

Feng shui tips for your front door including poison arrows inside and out of the house, first impressions, and following where your attention goes. Recommendations for stairs "pouring" out the door, mirrors and art in your entry area, and how not to gain weight if your first room on entry is your kitchen. Square columns, dead-end entrances, and sensory checks - lots of stuff to check to be sure your Career energies are sweet and supportive.

Career2.mov

2010-08-25T16:06:00.000-05:00

Discover how to ensure you get all the energy the Universe is sending your way. Lift your tree canopies and trim down your bushes. Check out your address numbers, your doorbell, and your hardware to be sure all are in good order. Can your friends FIND your door? Can they get through the plants safely? Bring home your most beneficial energies by beautifying your front entry and making sure you can receive all that life has to offer.

Career1.mov

2010-08-24T14:12:00.000-05:00

Ready to move forward in life and feel like you're not getting anywhere. This is the first in my Career gua series to help those of you looking to make some changes and are wondering why, no matter how much you try, you just don't seem to be able to get going. Start new changes in your life by promoting the energy to flow into your environment by attending to the details at your front door.

BenefactorsTravel5.mov

2010-08-20T14:23:00.000-05:00

Some nifty new ideas to promote your small metal energy, and thereby your wealth and well-being. Check our this last group of great tips! The fifth of five in a series on the promotion of Benefactor and Travel gua's small metal energy includes suggestions for appreciating your car, becoming the sharpest tool in the drawer, slathering yourself in silver, and smoothing out the wrinkles by adding iron to your life.

BenefactorsTravel4.mov

2010-08-19T14:39:00.000-05:00

Tigers, timepieces, tunes, and more - check out some special ways to enhance the quality of your life. A collage of unusual and unique recommendations to promote the white tiger energy of your Benefactor and Travel gua.

BenefactorsTravel3.mov

2010-08-18T10:59:00.000-05:00

Increase your wealth by exercising your power of appreciation to jump start the law of attraction and bring to you more of what you enjoy in life.Feng shui tips to help you grasp the difference between thankfulness and gratitude. Take full advantage of the understanding of the power of small metal, As real estate that appreciates increases in value, so your value will increase as you appreciate others and the world around you.

BenefactorsTravel2.mov

2010-08-17T11:26:00.000-05:00

Feng shui tips to promote the support you receive from your Benefactor and Travel gua, including your travel souvenirs, images of places you'd like to go, globes, etc. Suggestions of ways to honor your religious icons and money, and cautions against keeping religious figures in your bedroom.

BenefactorsTravel1.mov

2010-08-16T14:48:00.000-05:00

Feng shui tips to enhance your Benefactor and Travel gua include what to do if you're missing this gua, if this is where your garage is, and why it is so important to your income and career that this area be kept clutter free.

Sometimes we all find ourselves in need from a little help from our friends. Whether these friends are relatives, friends, angels, or those who have already passed on, we must remember they cannot help unless we ask. So ask!! They'll be honored, not bothered. Your request shows your respect for them.

Knowledge4.mov

2010-08-13T12:11:00.000-05:00

Remember: Your power is in your awareness of your power. KNOW you are powerful, capable, beautiful/handsome, lovable, fit, filled with grace and abundantly blessed with opportunity. Act AS IF you are - make choices based on being what it is you wish to become. And like magic - you become what you wish. If you wish to be 50 pounds lighter, eat and exercise AS IF you were already there. If you wish to be in a committed relationship, treat yourself AS IF your relationship with yourself is your most important commitment in your life. If you wish to receive a promotion, begin performing the responsibilities of your new level at work AS IF you have already been promoted. Learn to reprogram yourself to become whatever it is you wish by changing your beliefs. For according to your beliefs, so shall BE your LIFE.

Knowledge3.mov

2010-08-12T11:23:00.000-05:00

Yeah but what about when the Knowledge gua is OUTSIDE the house?

Here are feng shui tips on how to square off a missing Knowledge and Self-Improvement gua of the small earth element and counterbalance the missing energies throughout your house.

Knowledge2.mov

2010-08-11T10:52:00.000-05:00

This second video addresses getting down to the details with setting the stage for support and success in your Knowledge and Self-Improvement gua. Start with your desk - whether at work or at home. Cast the Bagua matrix across the surface of the desk like a tic-tac-toe matrix, considering where your chair pulls into the desk as the "entrance." Furthermore, the vertical face of drawers to either side of you are also subject to the projection of the bagua, with the area at your feet considered to be the entrance. Clear the clutter out of your drawers each day while you're on a phone call and watch things begin to happen in your life. Always do clutter clearing in small bits to ensure the change stays implemented.

Knowledge1

2010-08-09T12:10:00.001-05:00

Whether you're getting ready to go back to school, want to do better at your job, lose some weight, or strengthen a relationship, the area to focus on is the Knowledge and Self-Improvement gua. Here is the first video in a series on providing support for yourself and your family by enhancing this area of small earth energy.

WealthTips5.2.mov

2010-07-23T13:34:00.000-05:00

The last half of Wealth Tips 2 - make sure you see the colors and learn the water tips!

WealthTips5.1.mov

2010-07-23T13:11:00.001-05:00

The final set of feng shui tips for increasing your wealth energy is delivered in two parts because of its length.

Wealth Tips 51 and 5.2 address promoting your Benefactor (Helpful People) and Travel gua energies, the use of color - including THE most powerful color combination there is to promote wealth energies, and recommendations for water features to feed your wealth energy. Never mind plastic trinkets and superstition - go for the energy that FEELS rich and abundant to you!

WealthTips4.mov

2010-07-22T13:11:00.000-05:00

The fourth in my series of Wealth Tips includes three more tips for improving the wealth energies in your life. Where attention goes energy flows. Where is your attention going when you step into your house? What's up with the wealth corner in your bedroom? An attitude of appreciation increases the value of everything around you and YOU - all at the same time.

WealthTips3.mov

2010-07-21T11:46:00.000-05:00

The third in my series of Wealth Tips. Discover how using your front door every day can increase your bank balance, learn to honor your money, and attend to leaks wherever they occur. For more on the story of my first venture into "margarita research" please visit my website and see photos of the difference feng shui makes. You may have to copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.tomorrowskey.com/web-content/WingWang.html

Please note: I do not promote the use of meaningless trinkets to enhance your environment. All my suggestions are based on how your space feels to you and how you can enhance those feelings.

WealthTips2.mov

2010-07-20T10:46:00.001-05:00

Here is the second in my series of Wealth Tips. Feng shui tips to improve your wealth energies continues with topics including clutter, bathrooms or laundry rooms in your wealth area, and wealth guas outside the house. Enjoy!

WealthTips1.mov

2010-07-19T11:31:00.000-05:00

So many of you have asked for help with improving your financial situation. This is the first in my series of Wealth Tips.

Understand the Chinese metaphor for wealth is not just all about cash; find your Wealth gua (area) in your environment; and discover what has manifested there. No trash cans, dead stuff, or broken items here. To bring wealth into your life, set the stage of your life with things that make you feel wealthy, abundant, and infinitely blessed.

MovingTips4.FrontDoor3.mov

2010-07-16T16:01:00.000-05:00

Feng shui tips for the front door concludes with words of caution about square porch columns, glass doors, and door sizes.

MovingTips3.FrontDoor2.mov

2010-07-16T15:18:00.000-05:00

Four feng shui tips for your new front entry cover avoiding a wall too close to the door, a split level entry stairway, stairs pouring out the door, and poison arrows.

MovingTips2.FrontDoor1.mov

2010-07-16T14:46:00.001-05:00

Three additonal feng shui tips for those who are looking for a new home. Discover what you need to know about views through the house, front doors, and walking paths and driveways.

Moving Tips 1

2010-07-13T15:39:00.002-05:00

Your Power is in Your Awareness of Your Power

2010-07-06T15:54:00.003-05:00

When you can stay in awareness of your power, your power is infinite.

Consider that one day you may feel a bit fearful or tired. On that day, any person you approach will seem to be more unapproachable. Any task you attempt will seem more difficult.

But on days when you are feeling the strength of your connection to your own source of power, any person you approach will be deliciously attracted to you. Any task you attempt will be completed with ease.

Staying in awareness requires focus. This is the purpose of meditation. I wear a ring to remind myself. You might wear a bracelet or a ballcap. What your reminder is doesn't matter, but it will be as powerful for you as Dumbo's feather was for him.

Remember to remember: your power is in your awareness of your power...and fly!!

My July Newsletter is hot, Hot, HOT off the Presses!

2010-07-01T18:17:00.002-05:00

Summer is the season of the Red Phoenix and it's all about FIRE! Find 10 feng shui tips to brighten your Fame and Reputation gua. Learn a brand new idea for bringing in money and increasing your Benefactor support. Dive into my first book, Living HeartWise, to honor your heart and your self this summer. Finally, if you've got family and friends who want to know more about feng shui, you can host your own Feng Shui Demystified gathering FREE! Call 713-952-5429 or email for details.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse of June 26

2010-06-28T17:27:00.003-05:00

Last Saturday night you may have looked up and seen the full moon. Depending on where you were and when you were out, you may have gotten lucky, as photographer Brad Riza did when he snapped this image.

Eclipses, by definition, mark a loss of light - or power, prominence, or even significance. The source of illumination is lost. Sometimes that loss is temporary. But sometimes that loss is permanent. You may find yourself in a situation today that is markedly different from where you were last week at this time. It's much like you have crossed a bridge, only to turn and discover the bridge has disappeared behind you and you can't get back to where you were.

The good news is that you have grown. You can't ungrow and you can't go back. So look around at where you are now and make the best of it. Focus on the solutions instead of the problem. Take baby steps, but take steps.

Weekend after next there will be a solar eclipse. They always come in pairs. First the earth gets between the sun and the moon, dropping the earth's shadow onto the lunar surface. Then the moon gets between the sun and the earth.

NEVER look at the sun during an eclipse. Here's how you can safely watch the eclipse. Get two business cards. Poke a hole in one business card with a straight pin. Turn your back to the sun so it shines over your shoulder. Hold the business card with the hole over the card without the hole and about 6 inches apart. You'll see the circle of light shining through the hole of the top card slowly get sliced away as the moon moves between the sun and earth.

These eclipses will come again at the Winter Solstice in December. Whatever happened to you during these eclipses will echo into what is to come. I encourage you to journal now and refer back later. In this way you'll discover how eclipses affect you and be prepared for future events. There are generally two or three pairs of eclipses per year.

Summer Solstice: Bright Light and Clear Sight

2010-06-17T10:52:00.005-05:00

On June 21st, the day of the summer solstice, we'll enjoy over 14 hours of day light. This is the peak of the fiery energy that comes from our sun. This is the season of the Red Phoenix. This is the time of year to pay attention to your own light and how it is perceived by others in your world.

Each of us has a personal light that shines forth from us. While we may not consciously think about it, we are fully aware that we give off light-sometimes even more than others. Look at the words in these common phrases that indicate our awareness of the light we emit: "The bride is radiant," "His smile lit up the room," "She is beaming with pride," "You're brilliant," "He's a star," and many others. Even the Bible cautions us not to "hide our light under a bushel basket."

This is the season to shine. The quality of your light shining out is manifested in your reputation. Make sure your reputation is shining steady and strong. Run an integrity check: do you actively keep your word, avoid making promises you can't keep, and follow through on any responsibility you have accepted? Along with the light comes the ability to be seen. Make sure you are seen as the star in your galaxy, rather than the darkness.

The secondary benefit of light is sight. Vision is enabled by light. Make sure you are able to see what is coming at you through both space and time. Get your eyes examined. Polish your glasses. Trim your bangs. While you're at it, trim up any tree branches lower than 8 feet off the ground and trim back any bushes taller than 4 feet. Wash your windows (not in direct sunlight) and make sure all the light bulbs in your house and office work.

Get out your resolutions from last January. See where you are along your list of goals. You may want to revise some of those resolutions now. Celebrate the ones you have already accomplished. Extend your vision another year down the road and write some new goals to guide the rest of the year. You'll check on those in about six months - at the Winter Solstice - the time for deep reflection. Be sure to give yourself something to warm up those chilly winter days. Meanwhile, happy summer everyone!!

Tis the Season for Gift Giving - Give the Best Gift of All

2010-05-03T15:31:00.004-05:00

GIVE THE GIFT OF HAPPINESS, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING!
As May begins to unfold we begin the summer gift-giving season with Mother's Day. With friends and family graduating or getting married, the gift-giving begins to multiply. This wonderful time of love and acknowledgement culminates with Father's Day in June.

Here's a gift idea that everyone will enjoy: give those you love a copy of Living HeartWise and put techniques in their hands which ensure emotional and mental health and well-being. The book holds empowering belief blasters and paradigm-shifting information that will forever alter everything. They will rediscover all the great reasons to love themselves and enjoy in amazement how awesome they truly are. Your family and friends will thank you for the most thoughtful gift of all. Their hearts, minds, and spirits will thank you too.

The book is available on amazon.com and at www.livingheartwise.com.

Celebrate the Green

2010-03-17T13:37:00.003-05:00

Today is my feast day - the celebration of St. Patrick's Day celebrates those named Patricia too. You are all invited to join me in the wearing of the green. Interestingly enough, this morning I noticed one of our trees has budded out and the lawn is greener than it was last week. Spring's energy is rising through the last days of Winter and we all feel the impending thrill of something starting. The more green replaces the brown, the more we are energized by the sun's rays (hemispheres and seasons are appropriately interchangeable here).

Green is the color that resonates with your heart chakra. A chakra is an invisible but very powerful spinning wheel of energy. You have seven major chakras in your body, each correlating to a color of the rainbow. What are you starting this Spring? Is your heart thrilled about it? Find ways to celebrate your new ideas. Just as your parents cheered and clapped as you took your first baby steps, cheer and applaud your own efforts in any new venture. Tell your family and friends about your efforts and goals. Their celebration adds to yours just as their energy adds to yours. By combining their support with your own focus, your goals and projects manifest with ease, just like tiny seedlings break through pavement and reach for the sky as they send down their roots.

If you are one who is much more familiar with the darkness and depression, I invite you to take a step today towards sitting in the sunshine of your life. Open your heart and let the sun shine in. Most of all, let your own light shine out. The whole world will be a brighter place with you shining in it! Celebrate the green and celebrate your heart.

10 Tips to Help Others Make Healthier Food Choices

2010-03-08T16:01:00.008-06:00

When you watch your loved ones suffer because of their choices, you naturally want to help them make better choices. But that is not an option. Unless your loved one is younger 12, they have already developed their sense of will and know how to make their choices, regardless of what you prefer they choose.

It's a hard lesson for us to realize we can't force our children to change their bad habits, but it's even harder for our children to talk their parents about of their own bad habits. In fact, we can't decide for our spouses, friends, family, neighbors or anyone—except ourselves. We can't decide what others should or shouldn't eat, just like we can't chew their lunch for them. But there are ways we can help others make healthier choices—by making alternatives FUN!

• Share various and unusual fresh fruits and vegetables
• Invite them to dinner at your place
• Don't wear or use food-scented products (think jasmine, not cherry; pine, not lemon)
• Bring a heart-healthy dish to share to their place or to work
• Offer water with a slice of citrus instead of sweet tea
• Invite them to go swimming, bowling, bike-riding, or even walking with you
• Ask them to walk your dog with you
• Take dance lessons together or just go dancing on a regular basis
• Park far from the front door whenever you ride together
• Thank them for helping you to eat healthier or joining you in your activities

Remember to praise them for every step they take in the right direction for better food choices. Never, ever talk about or even think about what they're doing that you consider to be "wrong." Complement them on the roses in their cheeks, the way their clothes fit differently, or just hug them and tell them you love them. Just like no one responds well to nagging, everyone responds brilliantly to bragging!

Two Questions That Can Change Your LIfe

2010-03-05T13:00:00.005-06:00

My good friend Liz Plaster of (Positive Performance LP here in Houston) just sent me this link in an email. Knowing how wise Liz is, I followed the link to see what was up.

At vimeo.com I was treated to a quick view into the mind of one of today's bright young minds. I was amazed at how perceptive Daniel Pink is. He is the author of DRIVE, The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and A Whole New Mind. From his video here I saw a great depth of thought and awareness that most don't develop until after 45. I will definitely be picking up Daniel Pink's books to add to my library.

I watched the 2 minute video. It was short, sweet, and smart. As you realize the answer to the first question the path for its accomplishment immediately becomes clear. The answer to the second keeps your awareness on the distance you travel down your path every day. The choice for distance is up to you.

For those who don't take the time to answer these questions, the future is hazy and uncertain. Get clear on what you want. The Universe is waiting to take your order. What'll it be?

Living HeartWise on Amazon.com

2010-03-03T19:27:00.004-06:00

You can now preview my book, Living HeartWise, at amazon.com. Check out the Look Inside link and savor a small sample of what's inside.

I did discover as I played with the Look Inside feature that each time I clicked on "Surprise Me" I got a new sample. It was like lots of presents at my birthday party. I encourage you to check out this new book. It was written for you, your children, and their children. You have reason to raise the red flags of concern for your own health and theirs. Please - listen to your heart. Check out this book.

Passport Fiat Lux March Issue Released

2010-03-02T14:56:00.005-06:00

If you're ready to blast the doors off this new year and this new decade with career growth to the power of 10, check out my latest newsletter. Here you'll find 10 feng shui tips for staging your office at home or at work for screaming success. Yaaayyyyy!! Decide not to participate in the current economic recession, take control of your career, and watch your business thrive.

I'm not asking you to believe this stuff just because I've written it. Do your own research. Try it and see what happens. You've got nothing to lose. If you try it and get no results, you've lost nothing but a bit of clutter and confusion. If you try it and like your results, keep doing it!

I hope you'll let me know what results you get - for better or worse. We're all figuring out this world together, we might as well give each other a hand along the way.

Full Moon and Luckiest Day of the Year

2010-02-28T09:49:00.002-06:00

The moon is full today in the sign of Virgo. The two largest objects in our solar system, the sun and Jupiter are both now in the sign of Pisces. This is a wonderful day to celebrate your self, your connections to family, and your oneness with all. We are each part of the melody of the One Song, the UniVerse. Sing and dance, skip and hum, enjoy the expanding energy of the sun's return.

Tend to the details of your life: do your chores, groom yourself, care for your car or tools. Get organized and then go out and play! Know that whatever you dare today you will achieve! Tonight's lovely moon will shine down on your evening's celebration.

The Rowan Moon Moves into Leo and Warms Up the Last Days of Winter

2010-02-26T12:10:00.005-06:00

As February comes to a close, the moon has moved into Leo and fired us up for fun, action, and appreciation. The fire of the sign of Leo comes from the Sun, its ruling "planet" and helps warm us up a bit today. Your moods will sparkle with sunlight and your smiles will beam your recognition that winter is losing its grip. We have been planting our seeds and choosing our goals for 2010 since January began.

As we recognize the thrill of the sprouting of the seeds we have planted, now comes a time of vision and celebration. Write down your visions for 2010's harvest. Fertilize the ground of your garden (mind and spirit) by celebrating a meal with friends and giving to those less fortunate than you. Check on elder relatives and neighbors. Your random acts of kindness bless not only the recipient, but also you, and anyone who witnesses what you do or even hears about what you have done. Don't do it for recognition. Do it because it feels good. Try not to get caught. Then do it some more.

We all get to enjoy our weekend and build up to the benefits of Sunday. the luckiest day of the 2010 for everyone. Sunday, February 28th Jupiter moves into Pisces with a full moon in Virgo. Light lots of candles and celebrate the returning light. Find time to bathe yourself in moonlight and starlight this weekend. Snuggle up with your little lions and enjoy the full moon!

Living HeartWise Now Available!

2010-02-25T19:53:00.000-06:00

I am very proud to announce that my book, Living HeartWise, is now available at amazon.com in both the print version and 9-audio CD box set. They are also available at http://www.livingheartwise.com.

With heart disease killing more people than cancer, war, and homicide combined we're losing one another at a rate of 2 per minute. The Baby Boomers and the Boomers' Babies are dying decades younger than their parents. This is not a book about sit-ups or diets. It's a book written to help you heal your broken heart and shattered spirit.You can be free of the darkness of depression and fear. You can take 100% responsibility for and control of your life. Rediscover just how awesome you are and let your heart soar with joy and gladness! If you have heart dis-ease or love someone who does, this book is for YOU!