Feng Shui is where you find it...
July 2006 I had the good fortune to travel to the Amalfi Coast of Italy with my dear friend and colleague Laurie Howell of 'Amalfi Life.' This is one place that really exceeds the beauty of pictures. How can you capture the sound of church bells, the quality of the air and the smell of the sea (not to mention the pastries) in a photo?
There is so much to say about the hill towns of Amalfi, Priano and Positano but I will confine myself to talk about the 'chi' of the place. First of all, it is very easy to experience the aliveness...the 'Chi- Fullness' of the place, in the warm and friendly people, the fresh and delicious food and the clear air and sea.
Yes, the Feng (air) Shui (water) of the Italian countryside is superb.
The villages are built into the side of the mountain, facing the sea...giving each village and home a 'commanding position,' which is a basic principle of feng shui. This position, as most of you know, protects their back and allows them to see what is coming their way. Amalfi was one of the 4 Maritime Capitals of ancient Italy. The 4 ancient maritime republics of the Italian peninsula were Venice, Pisa, Genoa, and Amalfi. That was over 600 years ago. Every year they have a "regatta" that rotates among the cities, in which antique boats from each city compete in a race. It takes place around the first weekend in June each year. It will be back in Amalfi in 2009.
Each town along the Amalfi Coast is in a cove-like setting, sitting in the comfortable and protective 'armchair' position. The catacombs are the highest point in the city of Amalfi, giving the ancestors both the highest respect and helping them oversee the village. The main street of Amalfi has been built over the path of the mountain river, which pours into the sea. This is the natural line of chi through the town. Rather than having a draining effect, the town center and seaside are 'fed' by this flow. The municipal building, which faces the sea, flies many flags, which helps gather chi.
Tips to Take HOME from Amalfi Now!
- Fresh Air - Always leave at least one window cracked in every room to allow for some fresh air and negative ions (these are the 'good' ones) to refresh and help balance the environment. A room becomes 'chi-less' if it only has re- circulated air.
- Always have your 'mountain' behind you and have a full view of what in front. Translation...have a solid headboard, a high back desk chair and a full view of your door (ideally without being in line with it).
- Water is not always appropriate, especially in the wealth area. Now that I practice Flying Star feng shui along with Black Hat, I know just how important it is to have moving water where is most effect and 'safe.' Water is a great activator and we must be very careful that we do not set inauspicious chi in motion. Using Flying Star calculations gives me a much deeper understanding of what is going on in an environment. What needs to be kept still is as important as what needs activation. An environment is a living organism and the feng shui needs to be refreshed and updated.
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