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Jamie Bass
Why We React the Way We Do
The greatest thing about feng shui is that it works because it’s based on the proven ways that people react to different stimuli in their...
Jamie Bass
An Ode to the Special Color White
White, are you even a color? We know you are the absence of all pigment and the reflection of all light wavelengths. You diffuse nearly...
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18 Common Scents and How to Use Them with Intent
Aromatherapy, which uses natural plant extracts and oils to promote health and well-being works by exciting different receptors in the...
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The Critical Role Our Noses Play in Feng Shui
Our sense of smell is our most primal sense. It is attached to the oldest part of our brain. Smells affect us on a deep level, and we...
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An Ode to the Color Green
Green, what color feels more alive than you? You represent freshness, youth, rejuvenation, newness, and feeling centered. Like your...
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How I Learned About the Subtle Relationship Between Safety and Feng Shui
The concept of safety, although almost always focused on the singular outcome of preventing harm, is actually an incredibly versatile...
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The Man Who Planted Trees
I wanted to share this well-known, freely-available short story published in 1953 called "The Man Who Planted Trees" by Jean Giono. It's...
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An Ode to the Color Orange
What an interesting mix of symbolism you are, Orange! You are situated at the midpoint between Yellow and Red and incorporate the...
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How to Stay Sane During a Move
I just completed what is widely considered to be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life: moving! I’ve moved a lot over the...
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Feng Shui & Ethics
As a feng shui consultant, I have heard my share of horror stories about the practices of other feng shui consultants. I know of one...
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An Ode to the Color Red
What other color affirms life like you, Red? You represent life, love, and passion. You are the color of blood and therefore represent...
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How to Spice Up Your Love Life with Feng Shui
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there’s no better time to take stock of our romantic lives. For some, that may mean examining the...
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Interview with The Native Influence
Last month, The Native Influence reached out and asked if they could feature me in their "A Day in My Life" series. The Native Influence...
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An Ode to the Color Blue
What a popular color you are, Blue! You dominate our natural world, filling our sky and water. You are so multi-faceted, conjuring...
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Thoughts on an Emergency Home Repair
The Situation This past week, I had an emergency situation in my apartment. One evening, I noticed a slow dripping from my bathroom...
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