To the average observer, feng shui may seem like a strange and complex system for arranging home interiors. Most beginning enthusiasts try to grasp the basics, learning how unseen living energy moves within a space. But there are many deeper concepts behind th…
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Humans have used wood as a natural resource for millennia. While deforestation threatens this resource, we still rely on it for fuel, furniture, paper, building construction, and more. When Taoist philosophy began developing in China over 2,500 years ago, fore…
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Writing for The Spruce, Rodika Tchi explains that feng shui and qi expresses itself in several forms: colors, shapes, and elements.
Have you ever sensed that a place has “good vibes”? Perhaps you’ve been in a room that seems bright and welcoming. Y…
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Our homes are more than just buildings. They’re refuges–places for relaxation, safety, comfort, and, for many of us, family. Harmonious living supports all these goals, and some people turn to feng shui to achieve it. Derived from Taoism, this ancient …
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Taoism is a religion that has existed in one form or another since at least the fourth century BC. The belief system is thought to have been founded by Laozi, a Chinese philosopher and writer, and supposed author of the “Tao Te Ching.” Those who follow Tao…
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