CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
Terumi has taught over 50 classes through the adult education program in Marin County, California on Feng Shui for the home, business and the garden. The experiential classes are highly popular as the esoteric art of Feng Shui is made understandable and useable.

Newsletter - Summer 2010

Happy Summer Solstice, June 21. In Feng Shui, this is the season of Li, Fire. It symbolizes Fame, your reputation and visibility in the world. The “fire” element is that impulse within you which fuels your passion and gives you vitality.

It’s what sparks your imagination and makes you unique. Fire “gives life” to your ideas and creations. While growth begins in springtime, all life force requires the warmth of the sun for healthy growth. Did you know that tomatoes prefer the soil to be at least 55 degrees for a good harvest? After a very cool and wet April, many California gardeners anxiously waited for more sun, “fire”, to warm the soil.

In early May, I spent 5 days at a 100 acre retreat center of my spiritual mentor, Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett near Hilo, Hawai’i. His property backs up against Ola’a Forest Reserve, an undisturbed rain forest. From his lanai (balcony) you could gaze out and see the plumes rising from Halema’uma’u of Kilauea Volcano, the most active on earth. In Hawaiian legend, this is the sacred home of Pele, the supreme Goddess of Fire. It’s truly an awesome experience to witness a giant caldron in the earth and see an active, pulsing, eruption of red-hot lava.

Loea is an enlightened master who is inspired by Akua (God) and this is reflected in all his original Hawaiian compositions, songs and in the way he lives his life. Those who hear his music, watch him dance or have the privilege to learn and dance his hula, are often ignited by that spark of fire and can viscerally feel the power, majesty and beauty of Pele and Her Kingdom. The Hawaiian culture is honored and kept alive by Loea’s creative retelling of its timeless legends.

If you or your business needs a boost, think Li, the Fire Element:

1. Plant sunflowers (helianthus annuus) or decorate your home and business with them. Did you know that their florets are formed by interwoven spirals (related to the golden ratio) and that over the course of the day, many sunflowers follow the direction of the sun? Another plant is St. John’s wort, (hypericum perforatum) an herb whose buttery yellow flowers often blooms profusely around St. John’s day, June 24. It was used in ancient Greece to ward off evil spirits. Today, St. John’s Wort is often used as an herbal treatment for depression.

2. Expose yourself to the sun for 10-15 minutes a day and soak in its healing, rejuvenating rays. (Vitamin D3 deficiency in many of us has been a hot topic these days). Or engage in outdoor activities that help you restore vitality; hiking, biking, swimming, gardening, sailing and more.

3. Individuals born in 1937, ’46, ’55, ’64, ’73, ’82, ’91, ’00 and ’09 have the dominant energy of the Fire Element. You have the ability to inspire others and are often passionate and playful. Boost your fun quotient by spending time with these individuals!

4. Red is the color associated with Li. In some Asian cultures, brides will change from the customary white wedding gown, into a red dress for “good luck”. Find creative ways to introduce more red into your home or business to activate “fire”.

5. The emotion of joy is also connected with the fire element. Abraham says, “My achievement of joy is my achievement of success”. Keep reaching for those thoughts that help you feel joyful.

Upcoming Lecture

What do Feng Shui, Integrated Pest Management and the movie Avatar have in common? That “everything is energy" and “we are all connected”. Learn how these universal principles, the wisdom of Feng Shui and IPM work together to create a dynamic and healthy garden.

The Dynamics of Feng Shui and IPM
Marin Civic Center Library,
3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA
Tuesday, July 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Feng Shui and Energy Clearing are about transformation. If you need help in any area of your personal or professional life, please contact me for a life enhancing consultation.

Wishing you a joyful summer!

Terumi Leinow

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PERSONALIZED WORKSHOPS
Sponsor a one day workshop for your organization or in your home. Within the Greater Bay Area, I'll travel to your site for a minimum of ten participants. Fun, informative and life transforming. Out-of-state and country workshops are negotiable. Contact Terumi for details.

LECTURES
Is Feng Shui just a popular fad? Terumi helps unravel its mystery, sort fact from fiction and reveal its powers. Her lectures are described as “fun, informative, inspiring”. She has lectured to educational, business and professional organizations such as the College of Marin, University of California, Davis, Morgan Stanley, San Mateo Board of Realtors, National Assoc. of Professional Organizers, Rotary Clubs and more.

“Exceeded expectations….informative, enjoyable, enlightening…bring her back again”
  - UC Davis Staff

“You were the best speaker, clear, engaging, and fun!”
  - California Garden Clubs Annual Convention, Stockton

To arrange for a lecture in the Greater Bay Area contact:
Terumi@Leinow.com
415.488.4580
415.488.4886 fax