By maureen On February 1st, 2012 in Garden Blaze /
Journey into Consciousness with the Insights of The Little PrinceWhen we have grown up in an unconscious state, so that we haven't really been present in our life, it can feel strange to awaken.Consciousness is our most natural state, inherent in us as a species. But when we have spent most of our lifetime in a learned unconscious state, it can even feel like we are going astray when we start to pursue a conscious path.Unaccustomed to being present in our life as we are, to begin to awaken initially feels alien.If presence asks us to pursue a particular path that's not how we usually do things, we are likely to balk.We may get a "gut feeling" that we are doing the wrong thing. Or we see what we interpret as a "red flag." Then we turn away from the path of presence, imagining it to be the wrong path for us.When the pilot in the story of the Little Prince was a young boy, he was initially present-as children generally are unless there's something to cause them not to be, such as trauma in the womb, during birth, or in the early period of their childhood.By age six, the [more..]
By maureen On February 1st, 2012 in Gardening Lanscape /
Turing your yard of grassland into a beautiful garden design through effective landscaping is challenging but not impossible. Although there is not one single magical formula that will transform a veritable blank space of mud and grass into a successful green landscape, you definitely have the freedom to select your plants and design a garden to make a lasting impression. In order to achieve the desired results, it is essential to plan every step of your gardening methodically.Here are some essential landscaping tips that will help you to understand the basics of garden designing and landscaping with different flowers, trees and plants.Planning your landscaping spaceThe first step would be planning your landscaping space. Planning of the desired space has to be done according to the size and shape of your garden plot. If you like your space and openness to be pronounced, then you could consider covering a major part of the area with a neat and thick lawn and encircling it with trees and flowering plants. Of course, if you have sufficient garden area, then you have the option of putting together several elements that could make an impressive garden design.Planning your gardening design spaceThe next step would be [more..]
By maureen On January 30th, 2012 in Home Improvement /
Home improvement means improving the features of the home, thereby increasing its value, aesthetic and economic. Home improvement is a big decision and may involve sufficient funds along with high personal involvement. One has to contend with suppliers, workers, and make on the spot decisions to ensure smooth workflow. Attention to details and not changing plans midway, helps in successful execution.Home Improvement Areas can be considered for remodeling of your home There are many areas where home improvement can take place. Home Improvement area can be classified into categories Indoor and outdoor. Some of the possible indoor and outdoor areas for home improvement are explained belowPossible home improvement area in IndoorThe floor can be of stone, marble, granite, mosaic, hardwood, ceramic tiles, laminates, or covered by carpet and rugs.Ceilings can be of any color; however, generally white color gives the best effect for contrasting with the walls. Fans may be placed on the ceiling to give an effective and a cheap alternative to air conditioners or as a standby in case the air conditioner breaks down.Family photo frames, painting, statues, or other antiques may be used to decorate the walls. Walls can even be kept bare to give a sense [more..]