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🌸BLOSSOMS IN THE WIND🍃: Cherry Blossom lessons in impermanence One gift that comes with our seasoned perspective is the ability to seize life’s fleeting moments without hesitation. After a long sail to Auckland, we hoped to relax upon arrival. But with a looming storm, we found ourselves rushing ashore, making a beeline for the cherry […]

A Symphony of Symbolism and Restraint We recently immersed ourselves in a symphonic cinematic experience in Auckland, featuring Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon—a film that masterfully weaves together Chinese cultural values, martial arts brilliance, and evocative storytelling. This fusion of music and film took us beyond the stunning action sequences, guiding us into the depths of

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗜: 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 – Part 4 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘪. As we conclude this series on Traditional Feng Shui, it is crucial to underscore the

Orchids: The Noble Heralds of Spring  As the cold grip of winter loosens, the orchid quietly emerges, heralding the arrival of spring with its delicate blooms and profound symbolism. In traditional Chinese culture, the orchid is celebrated as one of the “Four Gentlemen” (四君子, Sì Jūn Zǐ) in Chinese art, alongside bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum

Part 3: Hidden Truths to Feng Shui: Navigating Between Authentic Wisdom and Misconceptions   Have you ever tried Feng Shui tips only to find that your home still feels off-balance?   Traditional Feng Shui cannot be reduced to mere tips. It’s time to look beyond the surface and uncover the truth behind these practices.   In

Rainbow Connection In my lounge, I sip tea in the afternoon light, Clouds and rainbow dance in Dao’s pure sight. Father’s Rainbow Spirit joins, a spectral flair, On DiTianTai, we dwell in the present, aware. Master Boon🌈💜 https://youtube.com/embed/t6c99eDIczQ?si=-jfmvxL_T4agoLbU

𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗜 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮b: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻In continuing my dedication to correcting the pervasive myths and misconceptions about Feng Shui, let us continue to examine the remaining misguided advice from the article “Feng Shui Tips to Bring Luck and Prosperity into Your New Apartment.”Feng Shui tips, as often presented, are but a mere

FATHER’S RAINBOW SPIRIT: Beneath a Painted Sky   In my lounge, I sip tea in the afternoon light, Clouds and rainbow dance in Dao’s pure sight. Father’s Rainbow Spirit joins, a spectral flair, On DiTianTai, we dwell in the present, aware.   Master Boon🌈💜 https://youtube.com/embed/S2AOJpKR2t8?si=xgO_YaBqoX9VkdFg

FENG SHUI Part 2a: Dispelling the Myths and Misinformation In this post and the next, I address the widespread myths and misconceptions surrounding Feng Shui. Many popular “Feng Shui tips” today misrepresents the true essence of this ancient wisdom, reducing it to mere clutter management or decorative choices. These misguided practices not only dilute the

UPHOLDING THE ESSENCE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE FENG SHUI: A Stand Against Misinformation – Part 1   Recently, I was invited to contribute to yet another article titled “Feng Shui Tips to Bring Luck and Prosperity into Your New Apartment.” As a Traditional Feng Shui Master, I’ve faced countless such requests, often accompanied by a litany