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Feng Shui and The Balance of Nature

June 10, 2009 on 9:54 am | In Snippets |

Feng Shui principles believe in living in harmony with the natural elements of your surroundings. The more in tune your home is with Nature the better is the Feng Shui of your life. Remaining closer to the natural flow of things you will enjoy better health and happiness.

It’s all about balance and was meant to be that way; the natural order of things has basic five elements and every aspect of life can be compared to these and measured. For instance the element of wood is provided by the flora and fauna in our environment; if these are insufficient then we rely on the color green or wooden objects. The balance of the element of Fire is provided by sunshine in the absence of which we have lights, fire place or the kitchen fire. The Earth element is the home itself the most grounding factor in our lives. The other elements like Water and Metal are generally available to us in their natural forms as jewelry or artifacts and water bodies or images of it.

The laws of Nature believe in fairness; for every give there is taking. Matter may simply transform as we know but the essence remains the same. The ‘Chi’ factor the most important life force energy rests in all around us; with us included. For every mud mound you create there is a pit dug somewhere.

Speaking of ecological balance; for every structure we build whether it is mud, stone and concrete or wood we are digging into natural resources and transforming them into our dwelling.

The local cultural beliefs associate certain rituals performed before construction, or felling of trees used in the process as a mark of respect towards Nature. It’s time we take note and give back to Nature what we draw from it. Say ‘Each one plant one’ or restricting the use of wood, looking for alternates, for it is our responsibility to maintain the balance. Global warming and related issues are now to be dealt with on war footing.

Strange but true; we could always switch back to the bicycle, or the traditional sloping roofs to keep homes cooler. Eating fresh raw or lightly cooked foods can be healthier and save on packing and processing; besides they need less fuel to cook too. We need to take the responsibility ‘Now’ to equate the highs and lows in life. This Earth is our home.

 

Some of the support methods for saving our Earth are:

1. Following traditional natural healing methods using native wisdom
2. Using bio fuel
3. Car pooling, minimizing use of private transport wherever possible
4. Restricting the use of plastic, cans etc.
5. Conserving electricity
6. Recycling natural waste
7. Using solar energy, for heaters, cooking and other house hold gadgets
8. Imbibing in our children the love for Nature
9. Supporting bio friendly endeavors
10. Saving paper
11. Restricting the use of gadgets, use the appropriate size to cut electricity consumption
12. Planting more trees, smaller lawns and more plants and trees. Use bird baths to attract birds they support eco-balance
13. Encouraging construction of parks, water bodies in urban areas
14. Living healthy life, walk where you can it is healthier, use bicycles for local commuting needs
15. Having your own kitchen garden, and bartering your produce with fellow neighbors
16. Every township should be self sufficient to avoid transportation of goods and save fuel
17. De-centralizing industries to control pollution and generating livelihood to local population.
18. Relying on cottage industries and appreciating environment friendly goods
19. Conserve water by good plumbing and proper storage of water; water waste from the kitchen is excellent for watering a garden
20. Keeping beaches and natural water bodies clean
21. Avoid wastage of food
22. Donate old winter wear and warm clothing for recycling