Who could have ever thought that modern Western philosophy and Feng Shui could have something in common, thanks to coaching?
Yes, exactly.
Something fascinating about Feng Shui is the concept called "Tsei Wei".
Tsei Wei is the energetic center of a house, that place where the Chi, the universal energy that is constantly present everywhere around us, while moving and changing over time and creating good luck and bad luck, is particularly strong.
Success, health, happiness, and prosperity of a house and their inhabitants are therefore influenced by its Tsei Wei.
[Are cactus plants good or bad, according to Feng Shui?
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Having a strong Tsei Wei means having a strong core. Having a strong core means per se having strong energy and many possibilities.
What's the point, regarding Western philosophy, you may ask?
A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a beautiful quote by Blaise Pascal [1623-1662]:
All of man’s troubles come from his inability to sit quietly in a room by himself.
For most of us, sitting quietly in a room all alone is no fun. And before you are going to be tempted to telling me that in your case it's not true and you can spend hours like this, be sure to consider:
- sitting quietly in a room all alone
- with no Internet
- with no smartphone
- with no books
- with no music
- with no TV
- with no distractions
How long would you be able to resist, before becoming restless?
How long would you sit, before complaining about wasted time, lots to do, busyness and the like?
[Another translation of the same idea by Blaise Pascal:
"All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in
a quiet room alone". Maybe Feng Shui could do the trick]
Let's now play with a reframing, here.
Just close your eyes and imagine a place where your Tsei Wei is stored and irradiated from, and where you can spend some time alone while sitting quietly and maybe meditating, in order to recharge, reflect and find peace.
How would your take on sitting alone in a room change, then, if that room would become, in your mind, the access to your "inner room" and to a special place that can contribute to your well-being?
Blaise Pascal would love it, sure thing.
Tags: Feng Shui, Tsei Wei, Inner room, Energetic center, Quotes, Reframing, Self-awareness, Self-care
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