Space and Time Productions
Speeches, Experiences, Publishing & Videography from Ralph & Lahni De Amicis of Napa California
Topics: Dynamic Workplace Design & Wine Country Stories
Scientific Magic for Managing our Surroundings
The healing design approach we practice is alternatively known as Feng Shui, Ergonomics, Geomancy, Kinesiology, Vastu, Human Factors, AstroCartography, Astro Locality. BauBiology (Healthy Home) and Dowsing. All over the world and throughout time, humanity has developed sophisticated systems for living more effectively within our surroundings and they have given those approaches lots of different names.
While some factors are universal, because of the geometry between the Earth, Sun and Moon, individuals still have preferences. For example, some people are more productive facing east, and others work best facing west, some are content in a simple space, while others need to surround themselves with cherished objects to feel comfortable.
The Podcast
Our Speeches
Why do we call our approach ‘scientific magic?’
To quote Arthur C. Clarke, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”And to quote Shakespeare, “There is more to heaven and earth, Horatio, than is dreamt of in your philosophy” - Hamlet.
Both the ancient and modern systems work in ways that are not obvious to most people, but they still work! And when we explore beneath the surface, we find that they are all grounded on complex living systems which healers from many generations mapped.
It’s not like we’re trying to keep this information secret. As you go through the website you will see the many books we have written as part of both our Feng Shui and Herbal Health courses and our annual production of the Planetary Calendar Astrology almanac. There are also numerous videos of our lectures, and television shows you can watch.So, whether you want to consult with us directly, learn from our books and videos, or attend our seminars, we are happy to make this valuable knowledge available to you.
Speeches: The Rebranding that
Created Western Patriarchy
As we enter a global era where western patriarchy is counterproductive, many assume it always existed, but no! A group of early Roman priests 'accidentally' created it in 350AD, when they stole the temples, money and influence from the priestesses. Thanks to imperial backing the pattern spread throughout the empire through the rebranding of humanity’s oldest teaching tool, the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
They downgraded five of the six feminine Signs to limit women’s roles in society. This rebranding shaped public policy for centuries. But then, the idea of the personal ‘Sign’ spread to the wider population in the late 1800's due to the proliferation of daily newspapers and their ‘Astrology’ columns. Today more people know their 'Sign' than their blood type, which is a problem if the symbol they relate to denigrates women. The true symbols help people recognize their place in the world, and a path to their fuller potential. This is the story of the great rebranding whose time has run out!
The Most Often Missed Key to Success
The physical arrangement of the workplace is the most overlooked factor for improving performance and satisfaction. We’ve consulted with thousands of clients and found a very small percentage who ‘get it’ naturally, and they are the people behind the biggest desks. In today’s modern workplace there are five features that a person should actively control to optimize their performance and protect their health. We cover those in every speech. Then, depending on the type of work, there are as many as twelve features that, when properly managed, can supercharge a person’s work experience. Our talks are customized to provide targeted tools for the group’s current work environment, whether on site or remote. These are actions they can easily implement to elevate their potential.
Our Other Books
Our talks on supercharged business ergonomics dramatically improve audience skills. Our interactive talk, ‘5 Steps to a Great Home Office’ is especially popular in today’s remote working world. We produce local documentaries and commercial videos and know the best Wine Country locations which will work for your project and budget. We originally were working on a book about winery buildings because we had written three books on Feng Shui and thought it would be a fun addition. Ralph got a part time job driving wine tours as way to research the book. After about six months we realized there were no good wine tour books. So, the building book morphed into our first tour book, and now seven editions later we produce there versions. It’s been fun! And yes, Ralph is still touring with clients with our company Amicis Tours!
We produce the region’s top selling wine tour books, as well others on ergonomics, and of course wine, which we can customize as gifts for your group.
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Jess Lander Interview
Downtown Napa Tasting Rooms
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George Webber at the 1881 Museum
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Kerry Smith Interview
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The Healing Waters of Napa
BioDynamics in Wine Country
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Wine, The Original Health Drink
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StreamFest Film Fest Interview
