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Belmont Lake State Park Suffolk County  --  Long Island New York

Birds of a Feather?

There have been a growing number of crimes on Long Island New York that are being billed as "discrimination" by some while others believe it's the number of gangs that have grown in certain areas of Long Island New York.  Others just believe it's the growing population on Long Island NY.

The old saying "Birds of a Feather Stick Together" came to mind when I saw this picture.  Two birds, clearly NOT the same still enjoying a lovely day together.  Belmont Lake State Park in Suffolk County Long Island NY may be a wonderful way to spend a day...and learn a lesson or two.  A lesson we can teach our children-by the ways of ducks.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all just got along?

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Feng Shui New York Consultants

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City-Manhattan, Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com Laura Cerrano

  As a New York Feng Shui Consultant I provide services to all of Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and New York City.  I am fortunate to get to travel to places all over Long Island NY that I may not normally visit.

Port Jefferson Long Island New York --

On our way home from a Feng Shui Consultation on Long Island New York recently, Laura and I were passing by one of our favorite towns, Pt. Jefferson Long Island New York.

It's a waterfront town where you can catch the Ferry to Connecticut, find wonderful restaurants and those "different" types of shops you don't see very often.

As many times as I've visited Port Jefferson New York, I have never seen this Memorial.  I'm not sure if it's recently dedicated or I've just never seen it but I did keep thinking:  She MUST have been very loved.

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New York Feng Shui Consultant

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com for Laura Cerrano

Coney Island Brooklyn New York  --  Thoughts from a New York Feng Shui Consultant 

Coney Island Brooklyn New York.

If you've never been there, you might want to see what it looks like.  If you've visited, you might want to re-visit one last time.  Much of Coney Island in Brooklyn New York has been rezoned and in 2010 many of the familiar places will be gone.  To those of us that have visited there since we were young, they are historic.  Many historic sites in New York are gone-in the name of "Progress."

As of this writing, it is a stalled project and people are fighting to retain Astroland, just as it is.  I did hear the famous Cyclone Roller Coaster will survive.  Many other rides and attractions won't. 

 Brooklyn New York

It will surely change the face of this part of Brooklyn New York.  And Coney Island in Brooklyn NY as we know it, will be missed.  Here are some photos from 2009, as it is today:

The Cyclone

Wooden Roller Coaster

Brooklyn New York--Coney Island

Astroland at Coney Island Brooklyn

History........

They still have "Freak" Shows...

Inside Nathan's....and it's only 11am :)

**ALL PHOTOS BY FENG SHUI NEW YORK CONSULTANT LAURA CERRANO

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Feng Shui New York Consultants

**Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano New York Feng Shui Consultants.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City, Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

Feng Shui Apartment in Queens New York 

I have been providing Feng Shui Consultations in Queens NY for many years now.  While not that far from Long Island New York, it's almost as if you're in another land.  Queens New York is SO diverse in every area that you go to.  This most recent Feng Shui Consultation took me to Springfield Gardens in Queens NY.

The Queens NY Apartments didn't appear nearly as lovely from the outside as they were once you stepped inside.  They were open and filled with light, something that is sometimes in short supply in apartments whether they are in Queens or New York City.

Many of my Feng Shui Clients are already well versed in Feng Shui from books they have read or courses they have taken but they still feel they need an expert in the field.  This lovely Feng Shui Client was making some major life adjustments and we helped her to create the Area of HELPFUL PEOPLE to give her added support during this time.

Her bedroom, a ‘sacred space' was another room where we made many adjustments and did a complete re-design of the space.  The rest of the apartment had very good Feng Shui, particularly her use of The Five Elements we use in Feng Shui.  She had addressed them through the colors.

The Five Elements of Feng Shui are:  Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal.  We feel a balance of the Five Elements to be an important aspect of Feng Shui.  She'd also read about the properties of crystals.  She'd decided to MAKE this gorgeous chandelier on her own and she told me she'd gone to a lighting store and the Crystals were very inexpensive.

In Feng Shui, Crystals are used for different reasons including diffusing Energy in a space.  The light reflections in this were beautiful. Feng Shui Apartment.

Small Adjustments needed here, otherwise a very warm and inviting space.  The back Left Hand Corner is WEALTH...already addressed with a thriving plant.

I wonder if the Queens Apartment Complex had Feng Shui in mind....Water graces people (and Energy) into a space:

Feng Shui in Queens New Yorks.

I learn from each and every Feng Shui Client.  I also have a new project for the cold winter months :) 

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New York Feng Shui Consultant

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com for Laura Cerrano.

New York City.  People say you either LOVE it or you hate it and I've always found that to be true.

As a New York City Feng Shui Consultant, I find myself all over:  Uptown, Downtown and in some very special places I had not before heard about such as Tudor City New York.  A beautiful city within a City.

I remember speaking to a man in Paris who wanted to visit New York City as much as I'd wanted to visit HIS beautiful city.  He spoke about the Skyscrapers and said he'd flown over them once but had not been able to make it to New York.

I hope we miss the Beauty of New York City....it's all around us!  This picture was taken Uptown after coming out of a Feng Shui Consultation on 5th Avenue. 

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New York Feng Shui Consultant

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

Feng Shui in Lindenhurst Long Island New York & Real Estate Agents on The MLS

Years ago, the lovely Long Island NY town of Lindenhurst New York wasn't doing very well.  The Village of Lindenhurst wanted to help Main Street become vibrant and alive again so they turned to one of my former Mentors, Pamela Laurence with some grant money to instill some good Feng Shui back into the town.

And that's exactly what she did!  She revitalized the Village of Lindenhurst New York while working within the allotted budget to encourage business owners to rent again and attract people back to this lovely Long Island New York town.  It worked.

Today, Lindenhurst and it's lovely Main Street is once again a thriving town despite the economy.  It's interesting to note that while some people still don't believe in Feng Shui, there are incredible success stories such as this one and many people have become firm believers.

Real Estate Agents on Long Island NY have an interest in Feng Shui but many don't really have an understanding of it, even now.  They are not sure how it will affect buyers and most aren't even aware of their client's interest in it.  Often times when someone is seriously considering a purchase, they will finally tell their Realtor they would like to get another perspective---A New York Feng Shui Perspective.

While not yet ready to leave Long Island New York, I was searching on the MLS recently to see what homes were being offered and what the taxes and sale prices were.  I also look at the description for the APPEARANCE because not many pictures, if ANY, are shots taken inside the house.  I don't know if it's laziness but it makes me believe there is SOMETHING they don't want the consumer to know.

I came across a home that looked promising.  Much lower taxes then I am presently paying and I would likely be able to sell my home at a higher price.  I double checked both the price of the home and the taxes and went to look at the description.

Cape,  Detached, # Families: 1
8.0 rooms,  3 Bedrooms , 1 Full Baths

School District: Lindenhurst
Year Built: 1942   

Construction: Frame
Lot Size: 50 X 113
Appearance: Fear

Honestly, even if you're in a hurry while posting, wouldn't this be something to double check before you hit "Submit"? 

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Long Island & New York Feng Shui Consultant

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

Omni Martial Arts Astoria Queens NY Business and Some New York Feng Shui

 Omni Martial Arts center is the newest Business to hit Astoria, Queens New York with a BANG.  Created by Julio Rivera and Maria Pagan, it was a dream come to life.  Now they seek to help others through Martial Arts and an overall sense of Well Being.

Omni Martial Arts in Queens New York is a "check your attitude" at the door type of place.  It is a place where people go to learn-AT their OWN pace.  There is no pressure here and it encompasses everyone including Children, Adults and Seniors. 

Dreams become Realities.  Maria and Sensei Julio's dreams were a Reality waiting to happen, they just needed some New York Feng Shui to get them moving in the right direction.  They had seen this space before the Feng Shui Consultation and felt SURE it was the right place for them but someone had already rented it.  Fortunately, Feng Shui knows no boundaries.

Feng Shui Consultants Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale made some suggestions during a Feng Shui Consultation of their lovely apartment in Queens.  Our clients followed them ALL and just three months later are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of The Omni Martial Arts Center located at 35-08 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, Queens New York.  You just may want to give them a call at 718-726-0101 to stop in and meet them or take a Complimentary Class they are offering. 

You'll instantly feel welcome when you walk in the door and leave your cares behind.  It's a place to be Inspired and to Inspire....to learn and grow without the pressure. 

From a recent Press Story:  Omni Martial Arts Adds To Astoria's International Flair | www ...

This is a New York Feng Shui Business with Heart.  You will find you leave your cares at the door and learn and grow at your OWN pace with like-minded people who have your best interests at heart.  You're welcome to stop in and FEEL the Energy for yourself!

New York Feng Shui Consultants Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale

Pictures say a thousand words; some Before and After Photos:

Omni Martial Arts Queens New York

Omni Martial Arts in New York, NY

Helpful People came from Everywhere to give Sensei Julio and Maria so much help and Energy!

Omni Martial Arts.  A New York Space with Feng Shui.

Just some of Julio's Degrees.  In Feng Shui, backed up in life.

Omni Martial Arts New York, NY Astoria

Energy, Love, Helpful Friends, Dedication and Feng Shui.  YOU can Create ANYTHING!

Ladies Dressing Room Before

Omni in Astoria Queens NY After

One Helpful Person stepped in to Create a Custom Floor Showpiece.

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Feng Shui New York Business

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

A New York Feng Shui Consultant and TIME by Feng Shui Long Island & NY

As a Feng Shui New York Consultant, I used to run by TIME, not ENERGY.  I had to rush through everything I did so I would be on time for one thing or another.  I never had the time to slow down and take in the beauty around me; I was simply run by TIME.

When I decided to become a full time Feng Shui Consultant and left my old Corporate job, the first thing I did was throw away my watch.  Here in New York especially, everyone is in a hurry.  Cars honk BEFORE the light turns green and as much as I love the Energy in New York City, people will push past you if you don't keep up.

I am not run by time anymore.  I have my alarm clock to wake me up for my Feng Shui and other appointments and I can use my cell phone if I need to see the time.  I have the luxury of not having to rush ANYWHERE. 

It is such a pleasure to be able to stop somewhere that I find interesting or want to see more of.  It is a pleasure not to have to rush anyone else, either.  One of the wonderful things of getting older is being able to truly Stop and Smell the Roses.

Our own Pat Preston was the inspiration for this post.  I just read HER insightful post:

Creating Your Best Life: Remember to Stretch

I stroll these days almost every where I go---it might drive some people crazy.  As for myself, I find I now don't miss a thing.

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New York Feng Shui

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com

Sometimes I wonder:  What's in a Name?  EVERYTHING!

By New York Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale

 Feng Shui & Professor Lin Yun  --  Old Westbury Long Island New York

Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun has had many accomplishments in his life.  I still consider his finest to be bringing the Black Sect Method of Feng Shui to the United States in 1984, long before almost anyone here had ever HEARD of Feng Shui.

Studying since the age of six years old, Professor Lin Yun has had a long and inspiring career.  He opened our Eyes to possibilities we had never dreamed of and took a subject no one was familiar with that today has become so popular and is now such a strong belief among so many people. 

He taught us how to live in Harmony with Nature and create harmony and balance in our surroundings.  The Black Sect Blessings and Space Clearings that are so powerful came from him and his teachings as well.  From homes and apartments to large businesses and corporations, as a New York Feng Shui Consultant I am called quite often for the Blessing and Clearing of a space.

To the Chinese and many other countless people all over the World, "Chinese" Feng Shui is not a Superstition--it is a widely held Belief.

He has also taught extensively all over the World.  Most notably in the United States he has presented Feng Shui at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, The UN, Yale, John Hopkins and The Library of Congress to name a few prestigious places.

Foo Dogs Believed to be for Protection grace the Entrance to the Lin Yun Temple in Old Westbury Long Island New York

"Interior Design with Feng Shui" was published in 1984.  This book was written by Sarah Rossbach who had studied under Professor LinYun as one of his first students.  The book was popular here with like minded people and following her second book "In Living Color" there became a great interest in the United States in Feng Shui.

Getting ready for a Blessing.

Professor Lin Yun's Monastery is located in Berkeley California and his second one is located in Old Westbury Long Island New York.  Having received my Certification in Feng Shui Studies from the very first licensed and accredited school for Feng Shui Studies in it's first graduating class, we had a variety of Progressive and Well Known and respected Masters from around the World to teach us the Different Methods of Feng Shui.

RED is the Auspicious Color of Feng Shui and represents the Energy of FIRE.

It included The Form School, Black Sect, The Compass Method, Classical Feng Shui, Western Methods and more to be able to best choose the methods we felt would help each and every client.

Professor Lin Yun is on the Right.  With him Vastu or Vastu Shastra (Indian form of Feng Shui) Master.

I graduated in 1997 at The Lin Yun Temple in Old Westbury Long Island New York.   These pictures were taken on my 10^th anniversary as a Feng Shui Consultant.

Difficult to see but that's me...10 years after becoming a Certified Feng Shui Consultant. 

*Excuse the picture quality!  I believe I had a 35mm back then : )

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The Feng Shui Voice

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York.  On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction.  http://www.FengShuiManhattan.com