Tuesday, February 17, 2009

FENG SHUI

To my English 2 and Literature 1 students, just go to the archive section and look for the specific piece of information that you want to explore.





To all my Humanities 1 students, the following are concepts about Feng Shui in connection with our discussion on Chinese Architecture. Thank you so much.

Feng Shui - means wind and water
- it is an art and a science
- it is the practice of placement, arrangement and enhancement of space to achieve harmony with the environment.
We are connected to our environment. Our homes and businesses are expressions of who we are.

Functions:
1. Removes obstacles that prevent us from manifesting our dreams.
2. Gives dramatic impact on how we feel.
3. Helps us in manifesting our dreams and desires.

The practice of Feng Shui began in China about 3000 - 5000 years ago. The agricultural community wanted to know the best locations in planting crops, building homes and in honoring the ancestors. the knowledge was kept secret for hundreds of years. Sine then, Feng Shui has withstood the test of time.

Uses of Feng Shui:
1. Analyze a property.
2. Sell a home or a business.
3. Landscape design
4. Community planning
5. Architectural design
Other uses:
1. Change in life goals.
2. Change in family.
3. Change in life cycles.
Simple changes can make a big difference.

Nine Areas of Feng Shui - constituting the bagua.
1. Career and path in life.

2. Knowledge and wisdom.
3. Family ancestors community
4. Wealth, prosperity and abundance.
5. Achievement and reputation
6. Relationships, romance and marriage

7.Children and creativity

8. Friends and travel

9. Health and balance

Goals of Feng Shui

1. to create a harmony

2. to create beauty

3. to create balance

Process of Feng Shui

1. Assess the environment.

2. Identify and remove obstacles.

3. Create natural flow.

4. Energize the environment.

This can be done by:

1. Clearing the space

2. Aranging furniture

3. Color selection

4. Adding enhancements

To start:

1. Desire to transform.

2. Willingness to take action.



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