New York Feng Shui: What am I Really SURE OF?
Oprah often asks a questions that often leaves me wondering. What things in life are you REALLY SURE OF? It makes me wonder every time because the fact is, aside from the obvious, there are very few things that I am 100% -- without ANY doubts -- SURE OF.
I am SURE that Feng Shui Works. I am SURE I love my family more then life itself. I am SURE that I got my dream-which was, simply, to be a Feng Shui Consultant when so many others tried to deter me from my dream.
I wrote about six months ago of an Artist I'd met who was a client. I was literally in AWE of his custom artwork and asked him to show me other pieces he'd done. I wrote about it right here on Activerain:
New York Feng Shui Art: What's 650 HOURS of YOUR Time Worth? by Feng Shui Long Island & Manhattan
It is always lovely when a client tells me that I helped them achieve their dreams. But I know it wasn't me-it was Feng Shui and the Intentions they put into making changes themselves. In this case, in this ONE CASE, however, I DID help someone achieve their dream.

My Feng Shui New York consultation for this artist was at his home. As he was showing me his incredible pieces I remember him saying that his DREAM was one day to have one piece of his incredible artwork show in a place many people would see it. I love to hear people's dreams because I believe they often come true.

At a meeting yesterday for a new construction (that will likely be seen by many), artwork was being discussed. I am the New York Feng Shui Consultant on this project and have a limited say in what work is chosen.
I had brought pictures with me of this person's work and explained part of the use of Peacock Feathers in Feng Shui around the World. The owner was impressed as well. My client has a meeting with him shortly to present his beautiful artwork. I am SO hopeful that his dream will come true.
Driving home last night I was SO excited to tell him! After I did I realized one thing: Helping someone ELSE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IS JUST AS WONDERFUL AS ACHIEVING YOUR OWN!
This is now something I know for SURE.
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*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.
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Carole, what a great story! I hope his dream comes true as well.
Hi Carole-I love that you were able to accomplish what you did. it makes you feel good inside for sure. Have a great night. :-)
Hi Carole...How wonderful that you are promoting such a talent. I went to your other post to see the photos there. Hope something comes out of this for artist.
I'm also happy that you continue to be busy during these trying times.
Kate
Carole that is a wonderful story. It is a wonderful feeling when you help some one. The artwork is beautiful.
Oh Carole how wonderful. I too hope that his dream will come true. There couldn't be a better vehicle!!
Wow, I remember making one of these in Art School! Mine was silver and blue...So wonderful that you were able to help him achieve his dream! As for peacock feathers in Feng Shui, what gives? I use them in my logo and did not know there was a connection. I have heard some cultures revere, others revile peacocks, good and bad luck, depending on the culture, ( I LOVE them! )
Hi Carole...we all hear it over and over in Real Estate you get by giving, payit forward and making your clients goal your number goal...Well Carol you do all of the Above...Congratulations and thanks for sharing :O)
The truth in life is that if one of us succeeds and helps another to succeed, then we will ALL succeed in the end. You did a wonderful thing. But that doesn't surprise me about you. God bless, my friend.
Carole, You are such a great soul. How neat is it that sometimes through our work we can put others together and help them? Good for you, I love this story, I hope everything works out for both of your clients.
Carole, I am so happy for you. When you are living your dream you are in harmony with the universe.
Carole- It just shows that by fulfilling your dreams you can help other people fulfill their own dreams. Good things get passes around. There are probably more people that you helped fulfill their dreams (even it it's a short term dream like selling their home) than you know about!
Carole, what a great story. Your circle of giving and receiving just keeps getting larger and larger. I love reading the posts on your blog -- so positive -- so awesome! :)
Carole, You are SO wonderful! I do hope that the meeting goes well and your client achieves his dreams! And, I DO love the peacock artwork too.
Carole, I think helping people acheive their dreams is so powerful - and it tugs at my heart for a long long time.
Aren't we lucky and blessed that we can have this kind of warm feeling in our business?
Carole ~ That's great! I hope it works out for your client. It does feel good to help someone else out whether it's getting them closer to their dream or even something small.
That's wonderful, Carole!! It will be mutually beneficial for both the project and the artist if this falls into place since his art is so incredibly beautiful...I'm sure it will attract very positive energy.
Jo
So true Carole. Let us know how it works out for him. You are an instrument of good. Have a great day.
Those peacock feathers are beautiful. I do agree with you that helping somebody else is extremely satisfying knowing you are helping somebody who wants and needs the help. I do agree that Feng Shui works!
Maria, I believe it will. I know they're going to love the work as much as I did!
Sharon, It is...it is SUCH a great feeling. I'm not sure who was happier!
Kate, Very thankfully I AM busy. I know they have been very difficult for many.
Tanya, I loved it too and in person it's just incredible. I'm thrilled and hope one day he is well known for this unique work.
Kate, Who knows what this could lead to? I'm thinking surely other people will see this beautiful work and want one--I do :) Since they are all custom no 2 are ever alike.
Cheryl,We use them in space clearings often times. And peacocks are "auspicious" animals. In Middle Eastern Feng Shui the deflect from the EVIL EYE which they very much believe in.
Fred, Thank you. This was at least as exciting for me as it was for the artist. Now I have a new thing I know for SURE.
Carol, I know you and you would have done the same--AND felt the same, it's a wonderful feeling!
Audrey, I just know it will. This just all fell into place---I love the word synchronicity!
Gary, I'm sure you know the feeling. It IS wonderful and I can't wait to see the finished product--although that might be a while off yet.
Linda, That's a nice thing to say. People tell me that but I know it's Feng Shui--they work hard to follow the principles and take the suggestions....so it's not really me. I just teach them, the rest is up to them.
Judi, Thank you, things have been going well (thankfully) and just falling into place. It's a good time when things are just effortless for a while.
Debe, I will let you know how it goes but I just know it's going to be wonderful! I too love his work, it's just amazing in person and maybe, just maybe, one day you can see it!
Kris, Blessed is always the word I think of. We may never have met the nicest people in the world if we hadn't persued our dreams.
Kathy, It does make you feel good....like your own accomplishment even though it's not!.
Jo, I am sure of that as well! It works out perfectly and I believe ptjers will want some custom work from him as well.
Paddy, I will, I am waiting for the meeting but it's not arranged yet. Sure wouldn't mind stopping in myself that day :)
Morgan, I am excited about this and just know they are going to love the artwork. He can make just about anything, he's very creative. And yes, Feng Shui does work--I've seen it way too often to ever doubt that.
You right about helping others achieve their goals...that is a great feeling when you know you helped make it happen. The art does like really cool!
Carole, you never cease to inspire and amaze me! What a wonderful thing you have done for this talented artist! You lead such a fascinating life. Thank you for sharing it on AR so that we all can feel uplifted!
You are quite fortunate that you can marry your passion with your career. One thing I'm sure of is this: our relationships will forever be more important than our possessions.
Carole--What a wonderful story...Helping others is a great feeling!
Bill, I wasn't able to leave a comment in your wonderful feature :( I tried from two browers but the post ended where that video did.....I know you may not see this but your feature was wonderful!
Diane, I'm not sure about facinating but it definitely IS interesting :) It's wonderful to have a friend like you.
Chuck, You are SO right and I loved the way you put it. Our "things" are just that--sorry it took me so many years to learn that.
Teri, It really is, it's so much FUN and exciting. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Awesome story and incredibly beautiful photos Carole - I believe helping others helps us just as much!
the ripple goes on and on to affect others that we may not even know :)
have a great weekend
Sincerely,
Grace
I am so with you on the fact that helping others to achieve their dream is just as wonderful as achieving your own. Maybe that is the thing that draws us and keeps us in this ever changing, crazy world of real estate and customer service. We are a unique breed, I think. You are most certainly SPECIAL!! ~GBU~
great photos, by the way, and thanks for the inspiration, about helping people acheive their dreams, we as realtors work hard to do just that
Your statement Carole, 'Helping someone ELSE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IS JUST AS WONDERFUL AS ACHIEVING YOUR OWN!' has been my own motivation, satisfaction and joy in my own work as well.
Beautiful pieces indeed! I'm sure he will get that dream come true too!
Carole- I am sure of something too....I am sure that you are a genuine Feng Shui Professional....and not a fly by night as some are :) I am just as sure that your passion is f benefit to your clients, and even surer that the little I know, I learned from you.
These things I am sure of :)
Grace, It's funny but until you mentioned it I'd forgotten about the ripple effect. This person is incredibly artistic and I couldn't be happier.
Elizabeth, I can imagine how you feel when you see one of your clients fall in love with a home.....and the joy it must bring. Homes are more then places to live, they really are part of us! GBU too my friend.
Sally, I am still waiting to hear....but do believe he will. He's THAT good. And it's going to make one gorgeous display piece.
Kathy, I am blown away by your comment, THANK YOU! I'll make a Feng Shui believer out of you yet my friend. It helps people so much and I love those phone calls: "You're not going to believe this but............."