It was orientation week at the university my son will be attending in the fall. I believe everyone could feel the anxiety and excitement of the young students who are approaching their new chapter in life. Oh, how wonderful to be young with that honest sense of hope and potential before you! I couldn’t help …
What is feng shui? Simple question, not so simple to answer. With a history of over 3,000 years, it has become very difficult to define feng shui. This is because many people have created and added their own interpretation of this traditional Chinese study. But, here is my simplified answer. Feng shui is the study …
Have you heard of Permaculture? I’ve only known about permaculture for less than three years and it resonates very much with Form School feng shui. As I have often written, feng shui is living in harmony with nature, following nature’s patterns. Master Hsu teaches us that when we rise with sun and rest at sundown, …
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Even though I have studied Form School Feng Shui for many years, when people ask me for a definition, it’s very difficult to give a precise answer. When I say feng shui is “living in harmony with nature”, it often ends up sounding trite. Nowadays, there are many who promote a natural lifestyle, so it’s …
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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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image from iloveindia.com I once met a realtor, who, as soon as she heard I was a feng shui consultant said, “I had someone come and feng shui my house!” She then went on enthusiastically, “she put red in my career corner and it’s really done wonders for me!” Now I need to find something …
At the start of the Asian New Year, there are many feng shui practitioners and Asian astrologers who make predictions for the coming year; some call them feng shui predictions. From my studies, feng shui is about living in harmony with nature, so how can one make predictions? They should really call them Chinese Astrological …
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Through my studies of feng shui, I have come across a new idea called the biophilia hypothesis, a term that also suggests how nature can affect our well-being. According to Wikipedia, biophilia was originally created in the 1980’s by Eric Fromm, a psychologist and philosopher, but was popularized by Edward O. Wilson through his book …
First I must explain that there are many different schools of feng shui. Although I believe the ultimate goal of each school is the same, to find the best living environment based on qi energy, the method used to achieve that goal differs immensely. Therefore, when you meet someone who practices feng shui, it is …
Mirrors have always possessed a mystical image. In many cultures, there are folktales and mythology depicting mirrors or reflections in water with having the ability to see into the future. There is also the well-known superstition that says a broken mirror can bring seven years of bad luck. In feng shui, some say mirrors can balance energy, …
In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal Global Finance section, the article, “Stock Calls, Feng Shui Style“, caught my immediate attention. Well, I guess nowadays, anything that says feng shui catches my attention…..but stocks. “Now what?” I thought. According to the article, a brokerage in Hong Kong releasesd it’s annual CLSA Feng Shui Index report. If feng …
What can we do to energize ourselves after a hard day’s work? Our daily lives are filled with all kinds of stress, whether it is work or relationship related. Therefore, it’s necessary to be able to re-energize when we get home. Our homes reflect who we are. This can be seen through our furniture, the …
I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching a Feng Shui class at Bellevue College Continuing Education starting in February. This class is intended for the home owner who is interested in learning how to improve their well-being in their home and the course name is : Feng Shui Your Home Ever …
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 …
