Memorabilia

I encourage you to save at least some of the things that remind you of past good times. But I do not encourage you to save them in a box in the basement! If they are worth saving, they are worth displaying somewhere in your home or workspace where you can enjoy them every day.

Vacations

When you take a vacation (as I just have!) and get away from your normal environment, it changes you. Visiting a different location lets you experience different feelings, different ways of living and being, and different kinds of energy. That's why we feel refreshed after a trip. When you get back from your vacation you can either maintain some of the changes you have experienced, or slip back into your old patterns. If you want to maintain some of the changes then change something in your environment (this is why people purchase souvenirs!) or change an old habit. You may have to be very conscious about the change at first, but soon it will become a regular part of your new pattern, and it will begin to have it's unique effect on your life!

Uplifting Lighting

If you have a space that seems dark, has a slanted ceiling, a low ceiling, or a dark ceiling, use lighting that shines up onto the ceiling. It's more natural to have diffuse light reflecting down from the ceiling and lighting the ceiling itself "lifts" it. A torchiere is a good choice, but get one that uses a standard light bulb rather than a halogen lamp. The halogen lamps burn so hot they can cause fires. Use a light bulb that mimics daylight for the most natural effect.