Feng Shui and TCM
I’m not a Feng Shui consultant, and I’m certainly not trying to convert anyone into a Feng Shui fanatic. I just want to share something I’ve picked up over the years – The great balance in life.
Let’s face it, you don’t need to be a philosopher or hold a PhD to notice this in everyday life. We all have those moments where we sense things are either perfectly aligned or totally out of whack.
I’ve always liked sprinkling a bit of Feng Shui into my home and workspace – nothing too intense, just enough to add a sense of flow without making me look overly superstitious. Because, truth be told, Feng Shui isn’t about superstition. It’s an ancient body of knowledge that shows how the environment around us can really affect our mental state and even our physical health.
Yin and Yang in Simple Words
Now, Feng Shui and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – there’s an important connection between the two: both rely on the balance of Yin and Yang.
Think of it like this – too much sunlight streaming into your house can lead to excess Yang, making things feel overly energetic or restless. On the flip side, too much shadow can bring too much Yin, leaving everything feeling a little stagnant. The goal? Finding that sweet spot in the middle, where light and shade balance out and Chi (life energy) flows just right.
Hi ‘Five’
Another key principle in Feng Shui is the Five Elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These aren’t just random symbols; they represent energies that either support or control each other, helping to create harmony.
If a room feels too fiery and chaotic, adding some Water elements can cool things down. If you need a little grounding, Earth elements can bring some much-needed stability. It’s all about tuning the space to support your overall well-being.
Of course, there’s so much more to Feng Shui than this. There are different schools of thought, countless techniques, and endless real-life applications. I’m not pretending to be an expert here, but as someone with deep roots in Chinese culture, I can’t help but notice the connection between Feng Shui and TCM. Both draw from ancient wisdom, and both aim to create balance in a way that enhances life. That’s what has always inspired me about these practices.
In the end, Feng Shui is about more than just creating a pretty, harmonious space. It’s about optimizing the flow of energy to support your health, happiness, and overall prosperity. Just like TCM, it’s all about balance at its core.
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Real Life Example of TCM
As I’m writing this, it is 10 pm and close to bedtime. What you wouldn’t guess is that I’m sipping on one of my favourite soups – a simple yet nourishing double-boiled soup, or ‘炖汤’ . The method is just as important as the ingredients, as this slow and gentle technique helps extract the essence of the ingredients. Tonight’s recipe includes Chinese Angelica Root (Dang Gui), red dates, goji berries, and a carefully chosen cut of meat. It’s warming and perfectly suited for colder seasons, especially for those, like me, with a “cold” body constitution (寒底体质).
If you’re not familiar with this, it refers to a body type that tends to feel cold, often with cold hands and feet, regardless of how many layers you’re wearing, and abdominal discomfort after consumption of cold food or drink. I follow my TCM doctor’s advice and drink this soup once or twice a week to help raise my internal “fire” and restore balance.
This particular soup is a staple in many Chinese households, but as with any medicinal recipe, it’s essential to consult a TCM practitioner before incorporating it into your diet. The doctor will assess your unique constitution and recommend the right ingredients and amounts. After all, too much of a good thing can have the opposite effect. When it comes to using Chinese herbs for health, proper guidance is key.
Nothing More, Nothing Less - Equilibrium
Just like a house requires good Feng Shui to create harmony, our bodies also need balance to function optimally. In many ways, the human body is like the home we live in—both need proper energy flow to stay in good condition. Feng Shui helps to direct the energy in our physical environment, while Traditional Chinese Medicine works internally to restore balance.
Just as Feng Shui adjustments can bring a space into harmony by balancing the elements, Chinese herbs and TCM practices fine-tune the balance within our bodies. Whether it’s raising internal warmth to counteract a “cold” body constitution or calming excess heat, the goal is the same: achieving equilibrium so that energy, or Qi, can flow freely and keep us healthy.
Universe in a Glance
On a grand scale, scientists often talk about how the universe operates in perfect balance. Think about the forces that hold everything together—gravity, electromagnetism, the constant movement of planets and stars. Without these forces working in harmony, the universe wouldn’t exist as we know it.
Everything, from galaxies to atoms, seeks equilibrium, allowing life and energy to flow in an infinite cycle.
On a micro-scale, inside every living organism, down to the smallest atoms and electrons, there’s a delicate balance that keeps everything running smoothly. It’s this same principle of balance that governs the human body.
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30 seconds recap: Yin and Yang (阴阳)
In TCM, this balance is symbolized by Yin and Yang—two complementary energies that must be in sync for us to stay healthy.
Yin represents darkness, the moon, coolness, rest, and femininity.
Yang, on the other hand, embodies light, the sun, warmth, activity, and masculinity.
Just like the natural balance between day and night or the sun and the moon, our health depends on keeping Yin and Yang in harmony.
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