I have received many emails from people asking how to find a qualified Feng Shui Consultant in their area and I’m thrilled that hopefully I have helped generate an interest in Feng Shui. When I signed on to Activerain I was actually surprised to hear the number of people that were unfamiliar with it and to hear of all the misconceptions about it. Today I read Teri's Notes & Anecdotes on Twin Cities Real Estate post called Outside the Box Thinking Gets Homes SOLD! I know that many homeowners are using Feng Shui more and more and am thrilled that Real Estate Agents are as well.
Most Feng Shui Practitioners do ‘online’ or phone consultations for clients who live at a distance. People often wonder exactly how this works or if you have to be IN a space to FEEL the energy? They are good questions for sure. Just as each Feng Shui Consultant has their own way of doing things, I do as well so I can only speak for myself—what works for me may very well differ from another’s methods which don’t mean they are wrong. Those of us that have been practicing for a number of years have the opportunity to find out what works best for us—AND our clients.
I am often called to do distance consultations; people have found me over the years from my articles and “felt a connection” or were in tune with the way I presented it. More recently I have gotten contacts from Activerain and my posts. I do not accept every potential client in Feng Shui Consultations because I know that they have to put their own work, ENERGY and INTENT into the Consultation as well so it can be Intensified; your Consultant and YOU have to be dedicated to making the recommended changes. Your client also needs to be comfortable with you to share some personal information and follow up with any questions or results.
For myself only, I need to FEEL as if I’m in someone’s space. I ask for pictures—and lots of them! I want to see everything from every angle including the outside. To do this I ask my clients to take pictures. Print pictures because I am going through each and every one of them in detail---I don’t want to miss a thing. I can then see the layout, the furniture placement, the elements and a number of other things we’ve learned to look at with “Feng Shui Eyes.” I can FEEL the Energy (or lack of it) from these pictures and then know best how to help my clients. This involves WORK. They must take the photos, have them printed (two sets, one for each of us) and we spend at least three hours on the phone, going through not only their entire home or office but from the exterior as well.
I TEACH Feng Shui Principles as well because I believe knowledge is power. Most clients go on confidently to be able to apply this new knowledge into other spaces in their life so they don’t have to call for both their home AND their office. They are also provided with the blessings; as most of you know I do feel they are an essential part of any Feng Shui Consultation and they absolutely do WORK. Sometimes even before any of the changes have been implemented. I have been told on occasion that taking the photos are not something they’re interested in doing either for lack of time or because it’s work. These are the people that may work well with another consultant who practices a different way; it’s also a good indication to me about just how much effort they are going to put into this.
Combined energy is very powerful. Over the years I have seen clients have the same positive results whether they are at a distance or not and I’m sure many Consultants would agree with me on that. I do believe we are ALL connected. I also believe that one day I will somehow meet these lovely client’s I’ve done in person somehow. We have developed a relationship and in most cases, one that lasts!
*Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island providing Feng Shui Consultations for all of New York City and Long Island and Online/Phone Consultations for those at a distance for homes, offices, businesses, corporations, renovations, and new construction.
Carole - Great post. It's obvious to me you are very intuitive. Sometimes it very difficult to describe with words what you feel. You have an excellent command of a written word and describe your concepts very well. I am very thankful to you for taking the time to teach me and others. Feng shui principles work, no doubt in my mind.
Thank you!
Gaye, It's still interesting to me as well, even after all these years. Thanks for your comment.
Joan, I actually do, my articles come up all over. I just did a distance consultation from a Realtor here at Activerain and it's on my AR profile (not my website yet, that's undergoing changes right now).
Sally, It is truly true :) My energy healer is in Sedona...and that's a distance! He's great.
Karen, Be careful, it might 'hook' you. It's been many years and I still am learning.
Thanks, Gary, I've done them frequently and they do work...I didn't think many people were aware of it.
Teri, It's almost difficult for me to remember how we got along without the Internet :)! For the amount of time I've been on, I should know MUCH more than I do :)
Stella, Thank you for stopping by and commenting, I believe you'll find Feng Shui facinating.
Leesa, I had done the same thing when I had a consultation prior to becoming a consultant myself. I had terrible headaches and did not sleep. I actually NEVER adjusted to it and changed it back. It's not optimal for the usual placement but it's optimal for ME. If it doesn't feel right and you're not sleeping well still, put it back!
Marzena, Thank you so much for the kind comment, I have been reading your posts as well and hope people are finding you now! Feng Shui is a facinating subject.
Melissa, I am getting to your tag, promise! It was a wonderful post you put out and I wasn't the only one that thought so! And a wonderful idea to get people found.
Kate, Thank you. I love what I do, it is many years and I still am in wonder of it and Energy!
Wow Carole - that's awesome that you can provide remote services to your clients!
Sincerely
Grace
Carole
It worked for me, and I can tell will for everybody... I di 100% believe in your long distance help. is awesome!!! Thanks, Maria
Hi Carole,
You always have such informative posts. I think that it great that you can do Feng Shui long distance. I always thought you had to have an consultant come into your home.
Maria, Thank you...I hope you know I'm as thrilled as you are! And I appreciate the testimonial very much.
Trace, Hi! I was surprised that many people didn't know, I'm glad I wrote it.
Loretta, I would love to come to Flahrida but I can't leave my pets :) I have to figure something out for next winter...