In Feng Shui teachings, my master, Dr. Shan-tung Hsu, teaches us that our living environment affects our qi energy. Therefore, it can also be said that people in our close physical proximity affect our qi energy. Humans are constantly exchanging qi energy with one another, as energy is never static. Our living environment, 24 hours …
Through my years of studying Asian philosophy and culture, I realize that even though I have read or have been taught a concept, it often takes years before I have any idea of what it really means. Compared to Western thinking which is more black and white, Asians tend to be very gray. I find …
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Toward the end of last year, a friend of my ikebana teacher approached my girlfriend and me encouraging us to attend Japanese Tea Ceremony lessons. Where I live, there seems to be many aging cultural teachers that have not been able to find new students. This trend is due to many factors. The teachers of …
The earthquake in Japan has made me realize what my feng shui master keeps reiterating: man cannot control nature, instead we must learn to work with nature. Also, it has become evident how we are so reliant on electrical power and oil. Our lifestyles take so much for granted, that it’s really a wake up …
Once we move into a house, the energy of a house can change. Infact, like all things in life it is constantly changing! Energy changes with those that reside in the house. When the lives of the residents change, the needs and space change which in return affect the energy. The following affects changes in …
Today there are many books on feng shui written in English. If you are like me and the subject interests you, you’ve probably read a dozen or so books on the subject. What is quite noticeable is the different approaches and the variety of practices. Because of this, feng shui can be quite confusing to …
There are many many feng shui websites that have articles on the bagua mirror and sha qi. A lot of it is a bit off target and may scare some people from feng shui. So, this post is to help people make their own judgment. Sha qi is “killing” or “bad” qi or sometimes even …
Interior Design is such a personal thing. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another. But that’s what makes it fun! Everyone is welcome to their own design aesthetics. Chandeliers are ceiling mounted hanging light fixtures that may have glass or crystals that reflect the light and are usually quite ornate. Normally, …
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Feng shui is living in harmony with nature. By nature, we mean our living environment and that includes all sounds whether it is the wind, our breath, music or traffic. So, last night I was in a hotel room in downtown Chicago. The location was very convenient as it was walking distance to many attractions …
Ki in Japanese and Qi (pronounced chee) in Chinese is what my master calls: “living energy” of “life energy”. So, I was wondering if the Chinese and Japanese definition of ki/qi is really the same? I was reading a fellow blogger Ben’s article, “Two Kinds of Chee” on his blog called AsianLiving.me Please stop by …
James Cameron’s epic movie Avatar was a real treat to the senses. But what really resonated with me was the Na’vi on Pandora. The Na’vi live in harmony with nature which is true Feng Shui! How they live and how they respect their environment was really inspiring. They talk about their spiritual connection “Eywa” which …
How Can We Learn From the Na’vi in the Movie Avatar Who Follow Feng Shui Principles. Read More »
The term Feng Shui is commonly described today in the West as “the art of placement”. Though this is not a complete definition, almost all the books I originally purchased used this phrase and described how to compartmentalize various ‘zones’ in the house to improve prosperity and explained how to cure bad feng shui. We …
