Feng Shui Basics – Feng Shui Defined and the Goal of Feng Shui

Feng Shui basic principles are easy to grasp, especially when you understand the core meanings of the words "feng" and "shui". Feng Shui means the following:

“Feng” in Chinese or “Wind” in English – an element of the natural world. Wind can be felt but is never seen. The effects of wind can be observed - such as a tree that has been blown over by its force.

Similarly, the unseen or “hidden” force within you that is living spirit is akin to the “wind” element.

Your “wind” is your heart’s desire…your dreams, abilities and thoughts that comprise your inner world as well as emotions. Your inner wind is your mind and heart in action - it is also felt but never seen.

“Shui” in Chinese or “Water” in English – an element of the natural world. Unlike wind, water can be physically viewed with the eye and its effects seen as well. You can hold water in your hand and feel its touch upon your skin.  

If you visit the Grand Canyon you behold a Supreme example of the power of water’s energy carving exquisite designs upon the Earth over many millennia.

A truly breathtaking example – this powerful water energy is still performing its carving miracles within many beautiful canyons of the world today.

Water represents the world of the tangible – its meaning can be equated to your surrounds as you know them – your home, your office - your complete physical world.

Wind and Water Cannot Be Divided

Wind and water are not able to be divided in nature – they cannot be separated or exist apart from one another.  As vital elements of our natural world, they are “joined at the hip” and inextricably intertwined. Likewise are we humans when it comes to our inner and outer worlds.

We cannot separate the two – we are “married” to our surroundings and are profoundly influenced by our immediate environment...whether we acknowledge as such or not. Why? Because indeed, all things are connected!

Feng Shui endeavours to “quiet the natural elements” of wind and water and create an exquisite balance between the two, often-times untamed elements. When one employs the wise practices of Feng Shui, the internal and external worlds become seamlessly integrated so that all things are brought into harmony – both inside and out.

When your inner world is conflicting and clashing with your surroundings, there are unseen impediments and unforgiving relentless storms that rain down upon your life, causing chaos and confusion, heartbreak and want.

Heaven on Earth – Yes You Can!

In order to obtain more of the heaven on earth that we all wish to have, one must cultivate “Feng Shui Consciousness.” Feng Shui gives all people the power to design an inner and outer world of beauty, peace and prosperity. 

It is possible to create a paradise of inner and outer worlds that leads to better health and more of everything that you want, including more love and wealth and all of the good things in life!

Feng Shui provides the teachings of how to take away hurtful blocks that stop and drain away dreams and resources. Feng Shui is much more than a superficial rearrangement of furniture and belongings or a superficial adaptation of one’s environment.

No Get Rich Quick or Band-Aid

Feng Shui is not a “get rich quick” Chinese anecdote or band-aid fix for your love life or other problem areas!

Feng Shui offers practical applications of what are known as “cures” that one can begin doing immediately and very easily to break down subconscious as well as environmental barriers to progress in all areas of life.

Feng Shui is filled with meaningful and often quite fascinating symbolism – such as the existence of  open drains in your bathroom leading to a “drain” in your personal finances or the overall energy within your home.

Not only that, Feng Shui offers solutions to this “draining” problem as well!

Feng Shui teaches you how to deal with challenging situations you face within your physical environment – situations that cause problems energetically and block the flow of good things to you.

Feng Shui offers a concrete path forward, offering workable remedies for most situations which secure your peace and happiness as a result.

Embrace these ancient pearls of wisdom – put them into practice today for a wonderful life journey ahead. I hope you know have a better understanding of the Feng Shui basics and realize that Feng Shui is real...and if practiced, can give you real world results for any part of your life that is unfulfilled!

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