Ahhhhhh . . . Spring; a time of rejuvenation and fresh beginnings. Those who practice the ancient tradition of Feng Shui know spring as a season of new growth and opportunities. Pause for a moment and a take deep, relaxing breath and feel the vital energy filling your lungs. In this moment of relaxation, look around you and enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer. You may live where daffodils and crocuses burst into bloom, often peeking through a late season blanket of snow; or you may live in a tropical climate where the plumeria trees are beginning to bloom again with their beautiful array of flowers in shades of yellow, coral, and pink. No matter where you live, these are signs that winter is almost over and soon the air will feel warm and fresh, the leaves on the trees will be green again, and the plants and flowers will be blooming in abundant color.

Spring is the perfect time to create a plan for bringing new vitality into your life, home, and work place. With the gaining popularity of Feng Shui and its principles, many people have become aware of the correlation between blocked opportunities and a cluttered space. For example, there is often a correlation between a cluttered workspace and having a lull in career productivity. Embracing the principles of clearing clutter enables your life to work well and not become stagnant.

Bring new energy into your home by creating a plan for cleaning and clearing out the clutter. Enlist the help of your family members - having each one take on a different room and before you know it you will create an opening for fresh, vital energy to flourish around you and your loved ones. To make this task easier, picture the end result in your mind before you start. Visualize yourself relaxing in your inviting and nurturing home at the end of your busy day. So don