International Feng Conference, Part III

August 5-10, 2004

The road trip to San Luis Obispo was uneventful and restful. I had invited my spouse along for the ride, but he declined quickly as he had traveled thousands of miles during his career and wasn’t the least bit interested in yet another “road trip” after his retirement. I was a bit disappointed at first, but delighted in having my own time schedule. Stop when I want to stop and go when I want to go! The miles flew by quickly as I played cassette tapes from the 2001 International Feng Shui Conference, which I had purchased but never had the time to listen to the lectures.

The familiar I-5 interstate took me across the United States from my new home in the San Juan Islands, Washington, to the beautiful coastal city of along the Pacific Coast of California. I had traveled many places with my husband as he worked throughout the West and Southwest for his company job. The familiar little college town had grown into a large city, sprawling and spreading across the freeway. Finding the Embassy Suites wasn’t that difficult, but the charm of the little quaint eateries was swallowed up by the usual necessities of shopping facilities.

I began to see colleagues unloading their cars and gathering at the reception desk. The energy of the hotel changed immediately. With over 300 Feng Shui teachers, practitioners, guests, and 33 International speakers on the Art of Placement filling the hotel, you can bet the good Chi becomes electric and transforms a space quickly.

I met with Roger Green, the organizer of the conference, for a briefing on the placement of the new artwork series, called The 5 Elements. It was decided I would place the first easel at the entrance of the 6-day seminar. Maurice from New York, from www.fengshuiseminars.com based at the New York School, was also there to help with any last-minute problems. Roger has changed the world with his extensive research on Chinese philosophy, numerology, and astrology. His knowledge and teaching ability are superb, and I was looking forward to another class with him on the introduction of the Lo P’an Compass. His new book on the I-Ching was immediately on my library list as a must.

FlightThe first painting would welcome the participants visually and invite the Chi directly into the learning spaces. The other four canvases were placed to direct the flow of energy of Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth in a long weaving line as each image depicts the Element’s action. Each painting was created in a scared manner with music, scents, space, colors, shapes, and words added into the creation for a vivid impression to the viewer.

The image of any artwork can influence your lives in a unique way, and seeing the overall visual impression every day can enhance or destroy your progress just as the five Elements can make or break your intentions. Look around your home for clues as you scan the symbols you have chosen to support your life. Placing the subject as an Element can be tricky, but special placement in the home or business can change the space and your life.

Meeting such well known Masters of the I-Ching such as Professor Wang Yang from China, scholar, writer, and professor at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Chongqing; Vedic Mathematician Jain from Australia; Mallku Shaman from Peru; Architects Michael Rice and Christian Kyriacou UK/ Ireland, who spoke of the Alchemy of Space, sacred geometry and DNA blueprints; Meihwa Lin Chinese Astrologist; Carol Cannon, who spoke on case histories with government buildings in her career; Christian Hummel, a brilliant woman with a new book on a space clearing kit, her wisdom on ancient cultures and where animals and insects like to live.

Vic Ketis was a shy chap when I first met him as we shared a shuttle along with Marina Lighthouse, a colleague of mine from the Bay Area, into the old part of San Luis Obispo, searching for those quaint food eateries I remembered from past meals in the college district of San Luis Obispo. We talked Chinese Astrology and the four pillars. His knowledge was intriguing, and I took his class the next day. Vic is also an Aussie, and like all Australian guys, was very humorous.

Other teachers which were awesome included Gareth Cole on ecological designs from Australia (fantastic lecture); Richard Feather Anderson, a winner on Geomancy; Seann Xenja, Bay Area expert Feng Shui teacher, designer and builder; James and Helen Jay, experienced and ready to take more groups to China; and Patricia Michael, a delightful woman whose whole career has been dedicated to the environment of Permaculture. Carol Hyder, speaker and teacher, was also there promoting her school of Feng Shui. Her Master teacher is also Master Lin Yun, who is the best.

Last but not least was Denise Linn, the Goddess of Space Clearing, whose books are well known throughout the world, presenting her new books, one I had signed titled Secrets Mysteries and the Glory and Pleasure of Being a Woman. She is now living in Paso Robles 20 minutes from the conference.

Terah Kathryn Collins, one of my favorite authors who opened the Western School of Feng Shui in San Diego many years ago, is as special and gracious as her writings. She is warm and approachable, which is rare today. Her books are best sellers and she continues to open Feng Shui to the Western World in her easy-to-understand manner of writing. I sold hundreds of her books along with Denise Linn’s books in my Feng Shui shoppe.

There were many, many other great teachers and authors at the conference who continue to assist the planet with their special gifts of wisdom and study, and I was overwhelmed by their experience and studies relating to Chi.

New friends were made from all other the world and promises of visits to their homes were accepted in gratitude and thanks. One such person is Holly Ziegler, author/publisher and real estate expert. Her website is www.hollyziegler.com, and she is the author of several books on the subject: Sell Your Home Faster with Feng Shui, Buy Your Home Faster with Feng Shui, Feng Shui Your Workplace for Dummies, Feng Shui Your Garden for Dummies. Holly is genuine and delightful, and I was drawn to her booth again and again.

We parted friends, and she promised to mention my name as a Feng Shui artist in her new upcoming book. What a treat, as old friends and new friends didn’t know I painted. Her introduction of my artwork will boost my career. Holly has become another Helpful Person in my life journey.

Leslie Goldman took down his wonderful “make a wish seed booth” and the closing ceremony was surrounded by my paintings. Roger thanked each teacher personally and handed me the microphone for a brief introduction, as the artist of the Feng Shui Art. The images were fully understood by those who live and practice the Balance of Wind and Water. It gave me a warm feeling to know I had captured the ambience of the International Feng Shui Conference for 2004.

It was time to go home and create more of this collection, as Master Lin Yun had suggested many times during our talks. Driving home I began to visualize new paintings in my mind. My eyes drifted to the Western skies as the sun began to set in the golden and red tones. There in the cloud formation was the image of a long beautiful dragon. His length stretched from mountain to mountain. Excitedly, I searched for THE camera. The one you can never find! Wanting to share the experience with others on the roadway, I looked to my right and left waving my arm in the direction toward the beast. No one caught the waving motions to see “the dragon.” The auspicious creature smiled, gently ruling the skies and gliding along beside me for several miles until his tail and nose became one. As the dragon is one of the celestial creatures of prosperity, I found the symbol a good omen!

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