A Shift of Thought and Understanding

The ‘Western’ basis of philosophy and thought is credited to have originated in Ancient Greece, the notable works of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle documented the basis for modern scientific thinking – that of rationalised thought through logic and reason. This developed into what is currently called Deductive and Inducting reasoning.

Over the past 20 years the West has become increasingly aware and accepting of concepts such as interconnectivity of everything, that we are part of a greater whole. Science itself has begun to prove the connectivity of all things in the past 100 years through the study of the atom (and sub atomic particles to their source – energy) and Einstein’s Theories on Relativity (there are two – ‘general’ and ‘special’).

“It is wrong to think that the task of physics is to find out how nature is. Physics concerns what we can say about nature.” – Niels Bohr

The ‘New Thought’ movement has also been gathering momentum over the course of the past century in spreading the message of universal unity of matter and energy. The message is more focused understanding god, nature and man.

So this concept is new – right?

No.

In the East cultures such as the Indians (India) and the Chinese have this belief as a central theme to their philosophy, religion and way of life. For example in India the Bhagvard Gita & Upanisads (Hindu texts) contain this thinking as understanding self and God. In the central Chinese province of Henan archaeologists uncovered a Neolithic cemetery demonstrating the practice of Feng Shui 6000 years ago.

So what is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is part philosophy, part theology, but most of all a way of life. It’s purpose is to understand and optimise the relationship between man and energy, both internal and external. Feng Shui’s foundations are found in the concept of Qi (life’s breath), the Taiji (yin and yang), the Five Processes, and the Eight Triagrams. These foundations provide the building blocks for advanced formulas using purpose built tools like the Loupan. The symbolism at the heart of this science is rich and continues to provide a means of communicating this science through the centuries and across social and cultural barriers

What about the increased awareness of universal relationships; being part of a greater whole? These themes are currently most strongly and effectively used by Personal Developers and Infopreneurs, to elevate a persons understanding of themselves in their environment. If you are one of these people open minded enough to understand this and be shaping your life due to this ‘awakening’, I ask you to consider your environment as much as you are working on yourself.

The key question being is your environment resonating with you (good Qi), providing you an atmosphere conducive to positive, creative, happy thoughts and well being? Or is your environment sapping your energy, leaving your feeling tired or lethargic, or feeling down and alone (Bad Qi)? This is where Feng Shui offers something for everybody. You don’t have to believe in crystal healing or practice yoga to receive the benefits of practical classical Feng Shui, you do need an open mind.