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Written by Kyle Richey   
Thursday, 09 October 2008

Feng Shui History - Separating Fact from Fiction

When you're learning about the ancient art of feng shui, you might be interested in the real story behind feng shui itself. What you want to know, likely, is the real story behind it, and not just the legend or hearsay. It's not only interesting to investigate this, but it's a good idea as well. Why is this so? Unfortunately, when feng shui tradition began to be introduced to the Western world, a lot of misconceptions and even untruths began to be confused with the original and

real practice.
Real Feng Shui History in Ancient China

Asian cultures have always seemed to place a lot of importance on peace, harmony and balance. In Japan, for example, Zen masters taught that hard work and simplicity were keys to peaceful success. In China, it has been believed that you need to respect your surroundings if you want to be at peace.

Feng shui history includes stories of how Chinese experts believed that the earth resonated a strong energy that should be welcomed into ones home, and that certain practices fought against this energy, bringing disruption and chaos.

By arranging furniture and buildings the right way, the Chinese believed that a good balance in life could be attained.

Feng Shui Comes to the West

Feng shui stories tended to become mixed up around the time when the practice was first introduced to the western world. This is probably because there were plenty of unscrupulous characters who realized they could make money from unsuspecting westerners who weren't sure what was and was not feng shui.

In addition, many New Age elements had begun to be introduced and were confused as being part of feng shui history. In reality, though, these New Age elements have nothing to do with what is true feng shui. For example, crystals, star shaped mirrors, red front doors and other elements are all among these New Age non-feng shui elements.

Some people claim that feng shui can attract vast wealth, cure any physical ailment and several other similar claims but in reality these things are nothing to do with real feng shui. Feng shui history does not include any of these claims and feng shui practitioners do not claim such statements as being true.

They do firmly believe that the right use of feng shui can add positive energy to your life, and this energy can result in good things and your own accomplishments, but it was never meant to be some type of magic pill that one could use to cure, heal, or work influence over these outside factors.

Understanding Real Feng Shui History

If you really are interested in learning more about the art and science of feng shui, one of the first things you'll need to do is to understand its true history. If you don't, you could become a victim of one of these so-called "experts" who might tell you falsehoods or half-truths about its use and true applications.

Real feng shui history is about harmony, balance, order, and positive energy. Any stories you hear that dont include these elements are probably just folklore and should be ignored. Once you understand the real truth behind this art form, then you will be better equipped to really use and appreciate true feng shui in your own home and your own life.

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