What Does a Manhattan Feng Shui Consultant have to do with the Olympics? Authored by Carole Provenzale Feng Shui Long Island and New York
More then I would have expected, actually. I watched as history was made the other day with Michael Phelps thrilling victory at the Olympics. It was a thrilling moment for just about everyone watching, making the United States proud. I am almost glued to the TV overnight watching these tremendous atletes compete from all over the World.
One of my Feng Shui Consultations right here in New York actually gave me a sneak peak into the Olympics through the manufacturing of the Swimsuits. About a year ago I was called to do a Corporate Feng Shui Consultation of a swimsuit company right here in Suffolk County in Long Island New York that I previously hadn't known existed. For years I have been called to do Feng Shui consultations for Corporations and this was one of the more intriguing ones that I had consulted on.
They weren't having the usual Feng Shui issues I might be called for. Although they have hundreds of employees and cover all aspects of designing and creating swimsuits, they just wanted to know how to make their space better...for their employees who sometimes might feel the stress of such a large corporation.
**They have a large Chinese population in their hundreds of employees and allow the to honor their faiths and beliefs.
So how DOES this New York Feng Shui Consultant get tied into the Olympics? They mentioned that they had created and designed many of the beautiful swimsuits for the Olympics in Beijing this year. One of the commentators just mentioned that with the new world record, certainly the design of the swimsuits had something to do with their incredible "wins." And I don't doubt it for a second. We KNOW the Chinese believe very strongly in Feng Shui-so does this Suffolk County Corporation on Long Island.
**Plenty of Design Inspiration is provided for their Designers through books, colors, samples they make and many other methods.
I saw, firsthand, what went into the making of these suits. Late into the night meetings going over and over everything from the TAGS inside to the exact designs and fitting. Incorporating fabrics, redesigns and creations that had to pass many hands and inspections to be special enough for the Olympics.
Materials of all kinds are imported from all over the world. The samples that are not used are usually donated by this wonderful company.
**One of the many working areas where the designs are sewn by hand.
It was an amazing Feng Shui Consultation for myself and the lovely people that were the heads of the Corporation, most of whom made themselves available for that day. This HUGE area took about 5 hours or more but I was thrilled to hear later that they have had many HUGE successes since the Feng Shui Consultation. Feng Shui is not just for Homes, Apartments or Offices, it is also for large Corporations.
**Every DETAIL is well thought out and tried for fit, endurance and many inspections before it will pass.
Here are a few more
shots of this wonderful Feng Shui Corporation in New York in Suffolk County. They and our Americans AT the Olympics sure made us VERY proud this year!
HI Tech Machines are also used.
COPYRIGHT 8/21/08 BY CAROLE PROVENZALE FENG SHUI LONG ISLAND & NEW YORK
"WHAT DOES A MANHATTAN FENG SHUI CONSULTANT HAVE TO DO WITH THE OYLMPICS?"
**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island. Along with Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano, on site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan) and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. Workshops and lectures are also provided for small and large groups and companies. Distance Consultations always available as well. Please visit http://www.FengShuiLI.com or my blogs at http://www.TheFengShuiVoice.com
One of the local TV stations did a story a couple days ago about how much goes into the development and design of the competitor's swimsuits ... It is amazing! And seeing the working area in your images is even more amazing! Thank you for posting this.
Carole,
What a wonderful peek into the manufacturing of swimsuits for the Olympics. I, too, was almost glued to the tv watching Michael's events but you.....gosh golly, you must have felt a special connection. Wonderful!
Carole
That must have been a great opportunity.
Hope all is well.
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Carole, I love this post. It is interesting when you see those suits on TV and to kind of bring it home as to where they are designed and made. I think those suits are awesome. I think that should be the type of swim suit I should wear, cover up my butt!
Hi Carole...maybe have a new design swim suit named after you..that would be awesome. I'm sure you helped a lot with their employee's making positive space. Another feather in your cap, certainly gold in Color...well done!
Wow...so much went into those swimsuits and those pictures sure told the story! Another Feng Shui insight from Carole Provenzale!
Wow, what a cool tour you were able to get. Thank you for sharing such a great sneak peak that we would not have otherwise seen!
Hi Carole...Did you have any say in the actual "designs" on the suits?
What an interesting story.
I'm going to bet that not long from now the day will come when we can say we knew you when!
Carole--THAT explains why the new suits are working so well...Feng Shui...Amazing!
Carole~ what an interesting application of Feng shui and what a great outcome at the Olympics. Your pictures are very nice and I truly had a feel for the workplace that resulted in these inspired swim suit designs. Bravo!
Carole, it's amazing how high tech the swimsuits are this year which help the athletes break world records.
Oh my gosh! How cool was that! The suits they have are amazing so I REALLY appreciate you sharing this!
wow, Carole, that's amazing. Feng Shui'd swimsuits.....energy is certainly amazing and so is that power of intent. I love how the energy of the building transfers into the people and from there into their creations and then into those who wear them.
Jo
Carole- How exciting....for you and everyone at the Corporation. Sounds like the Feng Shui worked quite well for them :) You really get some interesting clients ......:)
Wow Carole, you do consultations all over! Congrats to you and your Feng Shui sense for helping out. I'm sure that you already have done it, but make sure to contact the company and ask them for a testimonial!
Cheryl, I almost couldn't believe it myself, even the tags on the suits were a painstaking process in addition to the design techniques and fittings. It was an amazing place.
Cynthia, I loved it, what a huge Corporation sort of hidden away in Suffolk County Long Island NY. They like it that way---and it certainly allows them more privacy and focus.
Tom, Thank you, it was a delight for both myself and the people in the Corporation loved the suggestions and ideas.
Audrey, It was a wonderful experience and while I learn something from ALL my clients, this was a huge learning experience!
Fred, That's very cute, we can call it The Feng Shui Suit :) I'll bring it up (lol) when I go back!
Sally, This Feng Shui Consultation was definitely LONG and absolutely facinating. I love Corporations that have SO much space and we had several problem areas that they adjusted.
Teri, I didn't Feng Shui the suits (I wish I did :), just this amazing corporation where they are created from scratch!
Joan, I never would have guessed how much went into a swimsuit myself! This place is the entire process from conception to finished product.
Gary, It is amazing, even the things you don't even think about. They are adding atletic wear and accessories soon.
Leesa, It was a really fun consultation and some follow ups. I'm sure I will be back there again in the future.
Jo, I do believe absolutely that there is an energy transfer...but I didn't Feng Shui the suits themselves, just the Corporation that made many of them. They have wonderful people that work there in every aspect and I do believe it transfers to the wearers.
Kathy, I do have wonderful and interesting clients, I'm very lucky with that! And they refer me (an honor) and call me back (another honor :) The same as for you and other Realtors and Home Stagers or any profession where they feel there is a job well done.
Libby, Wonderful thought but they are under a privacy policy or they would have. I was careful myself not to mention the name or exact location because of this. They would have written one if they could, however people are reluctant to use their name on a Feng Shui Consultation no matter how wonderful their results.....I'm not sure why but have become used to it and thank those that do!
What a delightful glimpse into another world! A company that honors its employees traditions and heritage deserves all the success there is. Wish more would do so. Thank you for sharing your gentle perspective, Carole.
Hello Carole - awesome - NO WONDER SO MANY WORLD records were broken!
I'm sure the cost of these suits just skyrocketed post these olympics - you should consider buying stock in the companies you consult on :)
Sincerely,
Grace
Juliet, I do too....I have to tell you the employees here (and I met many) are very happy in their positions because of the respect they are shown.
Grace, I never thought of buying stock but it certainly wouldn't have been a bad idea, they have expanded since the consultation into sportswear and accessories :)
I think it is amazing that large companies like this hold their employees in such high esteem to use resources to help make their workplace better. This speaks volumes about the company you consulted with.
Wow what a great consultation. You should be proud to have helped a company helpt the Olympics. Who would have thought that corporation was in your own backyard.
Rich, Wonderful people call me for Feng Shui Consultations. I believe I am the fortunate one to have so many terrific clients who will take my advice and keep in touch!
Kim, I never knew.....most people don't and they like it that way :)