Energy changes frequencies. It can go from really nice to really nasty, just like a beautiful piece of fruit can begin to rot or a lovely relationship can begin to wither from neglect.

It is natural for humans to prefer fresh energy. It is also natural to simply not notice that your energy has gotten stale or stagnant. Sometimes we just don't pay attention or notice. But others do. If we get a haircut or wear something new, they notice and we feel different.

The same thing applies to your environment. Yes, you need to freshen outdated photos and upgrade your kitchen, but you also need to sweep away the old and bring in the new. Women have been doing this for years and calling it "Spring Cleaning."

Bringing in fresh energy returns your environment to the vibrancy and potential of a fresh spring morning. Colors, sounds and flavors all seem to be crystal clear and true, instead of muffled or bland. Past experiences are released and new opportunities are established.

When is the best time to do an energy clearing?

1. After any significant emotional event or tragedy, like a fight, divorce, or death, as well as a new job or promotion, marriage or birth.
   
   
2. At the change of seasons
   
   
3. At the new year
   
   
4. Whenever you want to bring in a change in your life
   
   
5. Before you move into a new location

What do you need to have on hand for an energy clearing?

You should discuss the nature of the current energy situation with Trisha. She is trained to evaluate what needs to be done for each specific situation. Some of the things she might request that you have on hand include:

• A fresh unopened box of sea salt
• Candles
• Fresh flowers
• Spring water (bottled, like Ozarka)
• Red string, ribbons or cord
• Music
• Incense
• Bells, drums, or chimes
• A new broom

What do you need to do before Trisha arrives for an energy clearing?

1. Clear the clutter
   
   
2. Take out the trash
   
   
3. Scour, dust, sweep, and mop
   
   
4. Bathe and put on no deoderant, scent or makeup
   
   
5. Take off all jewelry or metal objects (we're not going to get too crazy about this - don't worry about zippers or glasses or the like)
   
   
6. If you can, open all the windows and turn off the air conditioning or heat
   
   
7. Put away all food, including pet food
   
   
8. If you know how, meditate beforehand

What does an energy clearing cost?

Charges are $250 per hour of time in your home, with a $500 minimum. You are requested to honor the tradition of the red envelopes and present your payment to her in a red envelope. (If I am required to travel more than 50 miles, there may be charges for travel, lodging, etc.)

In China, gifts of money are given in red envelopes. Red is a color that has very auspicious meanings - even the brides wear red.

By providing your payment wrapped within a red envelope, you show your honor and respect for what you have been given. It's very much like wrapping a gift instead of giving it as you bought it. The use of the red envelope by the client for payment is both an energy exchange and a sign of respect.

The action of putting the money in a red envelope protects me from the taking home the negative forces in your environment that I had come to resolve.