Debra Riva is an executive assistant turned feng shui consultant. Through her business — The Art of Order — she encourages clean living space.

“Clutter is an energy block,” she said. “It translates into any and all areas of our lives from relationships to finances.”

An unmade bed hints at intimacy problems. A stack of unpaid bills suggests fiscal fear.

Clearing space is a spiritual practice. When people remove unnecessary items, they experience clearer thinking and greater possibilities, she said.

Success stories include a client who could not see the floor of her apartment. Now she has dinner parties and overnight guests.

“She’s just amazed at the possibilities and she created it,” Debra said. “We made her dream come true. Now she needs a bigger dream.”

Debra consults in homes and offices. She helps clients change habits, often starting with her “Take the Moment” approach.

“Rather than letting things pile up, take the moment and do the task,” she said. “Write that check. Make that phone call.”

Fall is an especially good time to prioritize, adding clarity to the holiday season.

“Wouldn’t it be extraordinary gift for each and every one of us to clean out any clutter at this time so that we can sail into the New Year with a clean slate and without the burden of clutter?” she said.

To learn more:
•attend Debra’s From Clutter to Clarity Workshop from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4, at Sacred Center.
•visit Debra’s website.