Nature
名词
Chinese
(Characters for Nature)
自然
Japanese
(Characters for Nature)
A nurturing place where positive Ch'i abounds
Feng Shui suggests that human destiny can be enhanced by living in harmony with Nature's nurturing wisdom that is found in all things. Nature has blessed EcoPlace with many of Nature's auspicious influences, including nearby mountains, water, forests, and fresh air enhanced by gentle breezes that assure continual contact with the benign 'breath' of life.
Feng Shui means "wind and water"
Feng
Shui means "wind and water."
It speaks to the
topography of the land; its mountains, rivers, and valleys that are
shaped by the wind and water that flow
through it.
Feng Shui blends the wisdom of nature and the culture of people into
the mystical practice that has the magical power to shape circumstances.
Positive Feng Shui influences can enhance prosperity, wellness, and joy in
all facets of living. Good Feng Shui positioning can enhance personal
relationships, foster good health, promote prosperity, and bring honor to
all endeavors.
Favorable Feng Shui in business can encourage growth, increase
profitability, expand opportunities for success, and promote constructive working
relationships, all of which come from balance between the power of nature's "wind
and water."
Heeding Feng Shui's wisdom can enhance success in all aspects of life and
reward people with heightened personal, mental, emotional, and spiritual
wellness. Even the smallest adjustments to some part of one's life can
produce advantageous results.
YIN and YANG
The Chinese believe there are two
cosmic forces, two opposing, yet complementary, energies that shape the
universe and everything in it.
They refer to these two energies as 'YIN' and 'YANG. Together Yin and Yang constitute
balanced whole known as TAO - or 'The Way' -
the eternal principle of heaven and earth in harmony.
Good auspicious Feng Shui can only be created when there is balance and harmony between Yin and Yang.
EcoPlace & FENG SHUI
Ch'i
is most favorable when one's surroundings are varied and in harmony with
each other. When the energy from all these influences
is in harmonious balance, prosperity and abundance flourish.
Sun
and shade are in balance at
EcoPlace.
In summer, warm early morning sun
rising over
EcoPlace
gives way to cool afternoon shade as the
sun
glides beyond the rim of Cape Horn.
The
Yang of
EcoPlace
and Cape Horn are balanced by the Yin of the gently
flowing Columbia River.
In its lower gardens, a peaceful balance between Yin and Yang is achieved through a careful
blending of earth, water, fire. metal, and wood.
The
grounds surrounding
EcoPlace
combine level areas for flower and vegetable
gardening with grass pastures and gently flowing slopes covered with
abundant high and low natural vegetation.
At EcoPlace , CELESTIAL ANIMALS are for COMFORT
EcoPlace
sits in a most
auspicious Feng Shui horseshoe or
armchair position.
To the north, the Columbia River Gorge bluffs,
(Black Turtle,) provide
solid support and protection from harsh north winds.
Quinn
Mountain,
(Green Dragon,) is a high protector to the east.
The lower cliffs of Cape Horn, the sleeping White Tiger,
are guardians to the west. (Cape Horn lies
entirely in the protected Scenic Area so the Tiger
will never be disturbed.)
The ideal site for a home
from Feng Shui by Steven Skinner is illustrated above.
Visitors
comment that they have a feeling
of safety and comfort
while they are at
EcoPlace,
in large part because it sits in just such a position
EcoPlace sits in this position and is nurtured by Nature's clean air, lush foliage, and clear blue skies.
At EcoPlace , RISING PHOENIX is for ENERGY
Across the
Columbia River to the south of
EcoPlace
,
Oregon's
Larch Mountain symbolizes the fire energy of the Rising Phoenix
while also offering the comforting shape of a footstool to support one's feet.
Larch Mountain (left)
and the
Koi ponds (right) along with the
slow moving waters of the Columbia River instill
EcoPlace
with positive energy.
At EcoPlace , GOOD FORTUNE is encouraged
EcoPlace exemplifies Feng Shui principles in many ways:
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The soft sounds of wind chimes counter the weight of overhead beams and sharpness of protruding corners.
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The expansive southerly facing windows welcome abundant light to encourage prosperity and happiness.
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Color abounds to foster happiness and joy.
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Round tables are used to represent luck from heaven, wherever possible.
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Gracefully, musically flowing water is prominently featured. Birdbaths, fountains and a Koi pond with waterfall encourage good fortune.
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The curved driveway passes at right angle to the entry door and is of even width to avoid any constrictions. The drive goes all the way around the dwelling, which attracts good luck because Chi flows in a circular fashion.
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The window to the kitchen auspiciously faces east. Less auspicious features of EcoPlace are countered by strategic placement of mirrors, crystals, and wind chimes.
At EcoPlace , RED ROSES are for LOVE
At EcoPlace , FISHES are for ATTAINMENT
EcoPlace HAS ITS OWN TIGER
At EcoPlace, BEARS ARE FOR FUN
Feng Shui References:
Skinner, Steven: Feng Shui, Before and After. 2001.
Haldane Mason.
Too, Lillian. The Complete Guide to Feng Shui. 1996. HarperCollins
Publishers.
Lip, Evelyn. Feng Shui: A Layman's Guide. 1979.
Heian International
Inc.
Jones, Katina. The Everything Feng Shui Book. 2002.
Adams Media
Corporation.