Daily Feng Shui

Henry Ford, the scion who drove his car company to fame, was born this day in 1863. I wonder if his employees ever asked him, ‘Are we there yet?’ In any case, summer is the perfect time for road trips, and also the ideal time to share some swell car Shui tips. First and foremost, clean the clutter in the car. This may seem benign, but it’s still critically important in contributing to easy, safe and fun car travel. Use a small cotton ball soaked in a dozen drops of lemon essential oil as an all-natural air freshener and as a way to keep your mind on the road and off daydreams or distractions. A combo of six drops each of lemon and peppermint oils dripped on that same medium will also cotton to and keep the driver on the proverbial ball. Playing soft and soothing music will do more to enhance a good mood in the car than anything else, no matter how many hands go up for hip hop or heavy metal. That’s what iPods are for. And, lastly, from the woo woo files: affix a small convex mirror onto the back bumper of the car in order to repel or reflect bad juju or to keep away evil energies and road rage. Use some or all of these tips when taking your next ‘roadie’ and the postcards you’ll send will definitely NOT be from the edge!