Showing posts with label Philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philosophy. Show all posts

11/22/2009

Review of Feng Shui For Beginners: Successful Living by Design (For Beginners (Llewellyn's)) (Paperback)

An absolutely wonderful book full of useful information.The author has put together an easily read text with practical advice.Not confusing like most feng shui books.It is THE best beginner's book on this subject thatI have found.Once you have assimilated the basics, then you can go on tothe more detailed tomes.

Product Description
For thousands of years, the effect of environmental factors on living has been studied throughout Asia. Known as feng shui, this science allows you to determine the best location and direction of your home and workplace. It even shows where the rooms in your home should be to best facilitate energy flow. It is a complex science, but it is clearly explained by Richard Webster in Feng Shui for Beginners.
In this book you'll learn about the two major schools of this science. The Form School examines the shape of the land, the shape of your building, and even its direction in relation to the land around it. For example, you'll learn that wrought iron fences with sharp points should be avoided, gardens along the driveways are beneficial, and desks and beds should be against a wall.
The Compass School is based on the pa-kua, an octagonal symbol surrounding the famous yin-yang. Each side is related to one of the eight trigrams from the I Ching, and is related to certain energies. If you are planning a house, you can put a pa-kua over the plans and determine which direction your home should face and the best way to arrange the rooms.
SPECIAL FREE OFFER! Every purchaser of this book can get a free transparent compass that can be put over any floor plan to determine the best design for health, prosperity, and happiness. Good only while supplies last, so get a copy today!
Chances are you either rent or own a home that was already designed and built. This book show you how simple things such as water fountains, aquariums, large sculptures, or correct colors can overcome blocked or negative ch'i.
If you need more success and happiness, this book can show you the way.




From the Publisher
When I walk out my door, I'm only a few dozen yards from a beautiful lake. (Of course, that's not uncommon here in Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes!) When I walk by the lake I feel different; more centered and balanced. Perhaps you've noticed something similar when you are near a lake, stream, or ocean. Today science tells us this is due to negative ions. But the effect of the environment on buildings and life has been studied in the Orient for thousands of years. Donald Trump uses the methods of this science, feng shui - shouldn't you? Now you can with Feng Shui for Beginners.
A large part of feng shui involves the design of buildings so they are in harmony with the landscape and at the best direction and shape to ensure the free flow of energy (ch'i). Here you'll learn about the two major traditions schools of this science, the Form School and the Compass School. As a special, free offer, every purchaser of this book can get a transparent compass to put over any floor plan to determine the best design for the free flow of ch'i so you can have better health, more prosperity and greater happiness.
When I purchased my home, it was already built. So my favorite part of this book is all the information on how you can correct blocked ch'i or "bad" ch'i. According to author Richard Webster, things like pets, mirrors, aquariums, and large objects can help the good ch'i flow. That's why I have all of these things in my home. These simple items bring comfort and make me feel better.
Does it work? Is it all subjective? All I can say is that it works for me. It works for Donald Trump. It works for millions of people all over the world. It can work for you, too!





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10/27/2009

Review of The Journey Home: The Obstacles to Peace in A Course in Miracles (Paperback)

I am a student of ACIM.I also read a lot on spirituality, meta physics, etc.Some books that deal with these topics are not easy to assimilate and wrap your arms around. ACIM would be one of those books.It and the others take dedication, a willingness to be open to concepts we've been taught the opposite of, and uncompromising committment to continue the study.

Ken Wapnick by far captures and breaks down the messages and lessons in ACIM better than anyone else.Gary Renard does a good job doing so, but Ken is the super Guru in the evolution of the Course and does beyond what I consider a superior job.

I've been reading this particular book for a few months now.I'm a fast reader, and although this is a commuter book for me, it requires you take the time to let it all sink in, a sense of disbelief that can be immediately lifted away and the honesty to challenge yourself as you seek the truth.Ken is remarkable as he disects the Course and brings forward our willingness to capture the message of that truth.It's simply a remarkable book.



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