Thursday, February 08, 2007

The Philosophy of Feng Shui

I have just been exploring Feng Shui web sites and what a variety I found! The information can be very confusing. But if you focus on the philosphy behind the information, rather than the details, you will start to understand the underlying principles. Remember that Chinese cultural beliefs tend to become intertwined with Feng Shui principles, and those beliefs are often contrary to the beliefs we generally hold here in the U.S., and sometimes we can’t even understand them. So try to strip away the fluff to get at the real information, and if don’t understand something don’t do it!

These are the basic principles behind the practice of Feng Shui:
  • Everything is alive with vital energy.
  • Everything is connected.
  • Everything is changing.

To put these Feng Shui principles into practice in your life:

  • Live with what you love.
  • Put safety and comfort first.
  • Simplify and organize.
  • Express yourself!