Walking past a mirror late at night can trigger an unexpected unease that seems to come from nowhere. Two seemingly identical rooms can evoke completely different feelings—one makes you deeply relaxed while the other leaves you restless and on edge. These subtle but powerful responses often trace back to something we rarely consider: where mirrors…
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is a time-honored Chinese system that studies how your environment influences your life. With roots going back over three thousand years, Feng Shui integrates nature, philosophy, and design to help people live in greater harmony with their surroundings. This ancient art is not superstition,…
A Zen master once said, “In movement, Zen; in stillness, Zen. In words, in silence—serene within, whatever may come.” This line tells us that Zen isn’t something that can only be found sitting in meditation; rather, it’s something we can experience at any moment. Whether we’re walking, sitting, standing, or lying down, and whether we’re…
In traditional Chinese culture, Qi energy (also spelled Chi) is the vital, invisible force that flows through all things—our bodies, our surroundings, and the universe itself. Though we cannot see or touch Qi directly, we can feel its influence in how a space affects our emotions, health, focus, and sense of harmony. In Feng Shui, understanding the quality and…