Unit 5: Feng Shui: Ancient Wisdom Travels West...


Feng Shui... What's that!?

When I first saw the title of the unit I was... I don't know... confused?... Yeah, confused works. The thing is that I had never heard about Feng Shui prior to this time, and I did not know what to make of it. However, after studying the unit and becoming more familiar with what Feng Shui is, it is a very interesting way to look at things. 

The philosophy of feng shui is a practice of looking at our living spaces and working environment and striking a balance with the natural world. The Chinese words "feng" and "shui" translate to mean “wind” and “water," respectively. This concept derived from an ancient poem that talks about human life being connected and flowing with the environment around it.

In Asian culture, this philosophy is called the Tao, which translates to mean “the way." Taoism is the way of nature and all the basic principles of feng shui reflect nature. Take a look at the essential principles of feng shui: the commanding position, the bagua, and the five elements.

I, personally, could not follow this philosophy, but I would really like to visit a home whose owner follows it. Just to quench my curiosity as to how they live and organize things.

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