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We will give you a basic set of proposals to start Feng Shui into your daily life:

- The entry of a home or office to be wide and clean. It should never be blocked by objects, ornaments or large pots.
- In an office, the seats should be positioned so that you can see the front door. Beds should follow this same rule, if it is a bedroom.
- The offices of the principals in a company should be located in the area held by the offices, ie, at the very end. They should be easily accessible and create a climate of unity to work for a goal.
- The bathroom doors must remain closed and the toilet lids down, to prevent escape opportunities.
- It is not advisable to sleep or work under beams or shelves.
- The dried plants or poor have lost their vitality, so you will need to throw.
- They have to avoid the ends or corners, as they aim so aggressive prosecution or unconscious level.
- The five elements (Water, Fire, Wood, Earth and Metal) must be present in the home decor or office.
- The corridors and hallways that are devoid of natural light should be profusely illuminated by artificial light.
- Do not wear one of the principles of Feng Shui in isolation, ie, do not paint the door red if the rest of the decoration is not planned in line with the rest of Eastern principles.
- You must be aware that the natural development, desire and love for life will bring the results of this ritual are favorable.

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The main task of Feng Shui is to improve the quality of human life through space and decoration, is the art of putting everything in place. The discipline of Feng Shui starts with the idea that the place it occupies in the universe depends on the relationship between personal energy and the nature or the environment that surrounds each person, so that human actions should be guided to maintain the balance between man and nature.

The principles of Feng Shui and the five main elements help balance the energy of the house and its inhabitants. No wonder a person feels good and evil on a ranch in the next. The goal of Feng Shui is to decode this intimate relationship between man and his environment, affecting their emotional balance. To do this, there are several theories as the ‘Jin and Yang’ or of ‘The Five Elements “(Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire). Ultimately, Feng Shui shows the path towards personal energy balance and habitat, home or office, with the laws of nature to live in harmony with it. How you can learn to handle personal problems, developing an optimum potential.

The origins of the discipline
Feng Shui was born in China in Yantzne River region over 3,000 years ago, caused by topography, flooding the river and producing northerly winds that forced the inhabitants to protect themselves from the effects caused by nature the territory. This theory was transmitted from generation to generation but due to the complication, it takes years of study with a teacher to learn. Feng Shui theories are based on logical concepts arising from causes and effects of natural order. The articulation of East and West has been that these theories are widely accepted and respected, being widely used today.

The technique
All human beings are affected by their surroundings, whether a building structure, color, light, or the makings of a cabinet. All these elements can directly affect the emotional health of individuals. Feng Shui is a language of symbols that interprets the shape of a house, the position of a mirror or a bed and its relationship with the mood of people. In short, is a way of harmonizing the life of man and nature, promises no radical changes, but small improvements that will enhance the quality of life of those applying it. There are four trends in the practice of Feng Shui School Forms is based on the study of environment in the form of the house and decorate objects. Meanwhile, Buddhist School focuses on the driveway and create a chart called Ba Gua for analysis, while the School of Eight Omens uses the compass and, occasionally, the theory of Five Elements. Finally, the School of the 24 stars using the compass, the environment, the construction date and the Five Elements to develop its analysis. This is probably the most developed school and his technique is best applied.

The five elements of Feng Shui
The elements used by this technique correspond to the sacred elements that should feature in a house and that the ancients called ‘the five activities’. Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire are the main remedies for homes and other environments that interpret electromagnetism around them. Read the rest of this entry »

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The first thing we are doing when relocating is not just about packing and moving our stuff but also about finding a place that fits with our desires and goals. When we start to living in a new home we also learning and researching ahead of time the new culture and environment that we will exposed to. We need to be sure that the new place provides us the things we are looking for and suits or best for our family. We need to research and learn some of the traditional culture and local customs.

Some other issues that we need to consider when relocation is another custom and tradition like food and time spent at lunches or dinners. Certain country like Colombia has different custom that people more relaxed and spend quite some eating time. This adaptation to the host country behavior is important to be accepted to the new culture. We need to learn the new behaviors, ask and research people before we start feeling like an outsider in our new home. We need to make sure that the way you like and use to dress goes along with the new culture. Before relocating we must research and ask to people about all traditions and customs that related to new place we are going to call home. I am sure it’s going to be easier for you and the family to be accepted and adapt to the new surroundings and neighbors that a new culture will bring to our life.

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