Feng Shui’s History: What’s Fact, and What’s Fiction?
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When learning about the ancient art of feng shui, many people are interested in the real story behind it, in other words, true feng shui history and not just legend or hearsay. Its a good idea to investigate this, because unfortunately, when feng shui tradition began to be introduced to the western culture, a lot of misconception and out-and-out untruths began to be mixed in with the real practice.
Feng Shui’s Real History in Ancient China
Various Asian cultures have always placed a lot of importance on peace, harmony and balance. Zen masters in Japan taught that hard work and simplicity were the keys. The Chinese believed that one needed to respect and feel happy with one’s surroundings to feel at peace.
In its history, feng shui has stories that illustrate how Chinese experts thought that the earth gave off a strong energy that one should welcome into his or her home. Similarly, by contrast, certain practices also discouraged this energy, and brought disruption and chaos into the home.
By arranging their buildings and even their furniture and other accessories in the best possible way to respect this energy, the Chinese believed that there could be balance in ones life.
Feng Shui Arrives in the West
Stories about feng shui history become a bit muddled when the practice was introduced to western cultures; no doubt because there were many unscrupulous persons who realized that they could make a fast buck on the unsuspecting westerners who were unfamiliar with this art.
Additionally, there were many New Age elements that began to be introduced and confused as being part of feng shui history, when in reality they had nothing to do with true feng shui. Crystals, red front doors, star-shaped mirrors, and other elements are included in this.
Some people claim that feng shui can attract vast wealth, cure any physical ailment and several other similar claims but in reality these things are nothing to do with real feng shui. Feng shui history does not include any of these claims and feng shui practitioners do not claim such statements as being true.
However, these experts did firmly believe that using feng shui in the right way can bring positive energy to life. Use of feng shui energy can mean good things as long as you also work to accomplish them yourself. However, feng shui is in no way a “magic pill” that will heal, cure or otherwise influence outside factors positively by itself.
Understanding Real Feng Shui History
If you are interested in the science and art of feng shui, it is important to know its history and what it can and can’t do. If not, you might fall prey to one of these so-called feng shui experts who tell their version of the truth rather than the real feng shui facts.
Feng shui history is all about order, harmony, positive energy and balance. Stories you might hear which don’t include these elements are probably just folklore and you should ignore them. When you know and understand the truth behind this fascinating science, you will be better equipped to appreciate and use feng shui in your life and in your home.
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Yep, if you could pass as a Feng Shui expert a few years ago, you could make a lot of money off of trendy ladies in the West.