Home and Health Conflict

Author: Ju Tianzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book focuses on explaining 300 issues that need special attention in daily home life, which affect physical and mental health. It is divided into 12 parts, covering all aspects of home life, and presents them in a visual way to help you easily grasp the health principles that align with modern living. Mr. Lin Yutang once said: "The fundamental spirit of Chinese architecture is peace and contentment, and its best embodiment is in private residences and courtyard buildings. This spirit does not reach the sky like the pointed spires of Gothic architecture but embraces the earth, finding joy in itself. Gothic cathedrals suggest the sublimity of the spirit, while Chinese temples and palaces suggest the tranquility and serenity of the spirit." By choosing a home, we choose our lifestyle, and the home itself also shapes our lifestyle. We live in our homes, spending our lives within them. This spiritual tranquility and serenity guide traditional Chinese feng shui. The essence of a home is to cultivate inner peace and find a sense of belonging. The idea of "finding peace" does not refer to grand mansions or luxurious beds, but rather the ability to sit quietly facing south and sleep peacefully with the east. It means achieving a balance between yin and yang, with appropriate light and shadow. The height of the house should not be too great; if it is too high, it will have excessive yang and brightness; if it is too low, it will have excessive yin and darkness. If the balance between light and shadow is disrupted, it can lead to illness. Windows should be installed on all sides of the home. Close the windows when the wind blows and open them when the wind stops. For places where you sit quietly, hang curtains in front and place screens behind. If the light is too strong, draw the curtains to moderate it; if the light is too dim, roll up the curtains to let in more natural light. This way, you can achieve inner peace and outer tranquility, ensuring both your mind and eyes are at ease, leading to overall stability. As a tool for living, a home greatly influences people, so it is essential to apply the principles of feng shui to manage its layout effectively. For example, Shenzhen, located in the subtropical region, has blurred seasons and uneven 24 solar terms, with short winters and long summers. Therefore, there are many considerations and taboos when choosing a home. Generally speaking, it is important to adapt to the local environment, preventing moisture, heat, wind, and coal gas. The layout should be suitable for the climate, with balanced sunlight exposure and wind direction, harmonizing the yin and yang of the four seasons. As Mr. Lin Yutang said again: "The best kind of architecture is one where we live within it yet feel as though nature ends and art begins."