Turning our attention to the environmental issues of China this week, it struck me as odd that country where Feng Shui originated has let the environment fall into such polluted conditions. The core of Feng Shui is based harmony found in nature.
Feng Shui originated approximately 3000 years ago in China. Its original focus was on the placement of graves. Proper placement would bring relatives prosperity.
Its use has now transcended to even the decor of a McDonald's in California.
The flow of "chi" is the driving force of Feng Shui. As long as the "chi" is allowed to flow and in the proper direction, things are good.
It appears in the environmental struggles of China they have lost site of the basic principles of Feng Shui.
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Hi Angie,
I have to be honest with you. I know very little about Feng Shui. Concepts like chi and the natural flow of energy all feels very new age to me. I have to admit, I'm skeptical when I hear about things like energy flow. It just sounds very magical to me.
If Feng Shui is supposed to mimic natural harmony, then my teenage son must be a master. His room is cluttered and kinda disgusting, just like the nearby nature trails.
I'm just poking a little fun. I agree with you that the environmental issue we read about were alarming. However, from the American pedestal, we're probably not the ones to be pointing our fingers and admonishing China for their environmental woes.
It's weird that everyone is so charged up on the environment issue. I remember just a few years ago there were all sorts of conflicting reports assuaging our misgivings about grotesque assault against the planet we all share. Remember those smarty-pants PhD's who would tell us without pause how global warming was the battle cry of the liberal left. The warning signs have been there screaming loud and clear since before the industrial revolution.
The bigger question we should be asking is whether or not it's too late to do anything about it. Remember that famous Dick Cheney slip-of-tongue when he said point-blank, "I don't think we have to worry too much about future generations." Then he did a quick little back-paddle. Maybe cheney is right. Maybe we don't have to worry to much about future generations at all.
Only when the last tree
has been cut down;
Only when the last river
has been poisoned;
Only when the last fish
has been caught;
Only then will we find
that money
cannot be eaten.
~ American Indian Proverb
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