- Ancient Wisdom For Creating A Life
Of Balance (pg2)
- By: James Jay
This concept is made clear by
use of the Ba-Gua, an octagonal shape that becomes a sort of
"energy map" to be super-imposed over the layout of
any home, office, building, individual room or property. This
"map" charts the locations within a space that correspond
to the different areas of our life-experience: wealth, fame,
relationships, children/creativity, helpful people/travel, career,
knowledge and family.
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The center of the Ba-Gua represents
the unifying force of Tai Chi-which balances all the other areas
and also represents our health.
By adjusting any one area in
the physical space we can affect a change in the corresponding
area of our life. For example, Joel and Joy Curry's bathroom
was in the "wealth" area of their massage center.
A mirror on the outside of the
door and a cut glass crystal in the bathroom now deflect chi
--and hence profits -- from going down the drain. Says Joel "Since
working on the wealth area in our building, the flow of income
has increased over 115 percent and continues to grow every month!" |
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Doing something as simple as
putting a healthy plant in the relationship area, for example,
can enhance the relationships in one's life, be they romantic,
business or otherwise. By the same token, a student may apply
a certain color to the knowledge area to help with final exams.
Although much of this seems to
smack of metaphysical hocus-pocus, there is sound, common-sense
reasoning behind it and adherents swear by its effectiveness.
For instance, if your home is at the top of a "T" intersection,
your life will feel unbalanced by the negative energy given off
by automobiles that approach your home day in and day out. Not
only does the road bring negative chi to your front door, there
is always the possibility that someone won't make the turn and
their car will end up in your living room. Years in this location
can cause untold health problems due to stress. A thoughtfully
placed fountain, tree or hedge will cut down the negative effects
of such a site.
Modern Feng Shui experts may
also employ a Gauss meter to measure any electro-magnetic pollution
that could be generated by nearby power lines, faulty building
wiring, or appliances. Although the scientific community continues
to debate the subject, there has been an enormous amount of anecdotal
as well as hard empirical evidence that associate health problems
with high electromagnetic fields. If found, suggestions are made
to eliminate or avoid areas of high concentrations thereby creating
a more relaxed and healthy living space.
Feng Shui is an eclectic mix
of good design sense, esoteric wisdom and physics that, when
used properly, can offer people new methods of dealing with daily
stresses and struggles. It's a way to enhance your environment
and increase its ability to nurture and empower your life.
We in the West have lost touch
with most of our ancient shamanic and mystical traditions and
seem to be at the mercy of our environments. Or worse yet, we
have lost respect for our surroundings all together as evidenced
by the widespread degradation of our precious ecosystems. Our
planet and our lives are in danger on many levels.
According to an ancient Chinese
proverb, "If there is harmony in the home, there will be
order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will
be peace in the world."
Perhaps Feng Shui, with its simple
message of harmony and peace, can not only bring to us the comfort
and happiness we each seek in our own lives, but in turn lead
to a more healthy and harmonious world-family. |
