Healthy Green Environments
Americans are now adopting the ancient Taoist philosophy of healthy feng shui environments with focus on ‘a healthy house and surroundings’ for longevity.
I start my class telling students that the Taoists were the original hippie ecologists who emphasized the connection between humans and Mother Earth to prevent illness? Join my blog, classes, or reserve a consultation to learn more.
The Urban Land Institute’s “America in 2015” is a survey of the attributes Americans desire most today when choosing a house to own/ rent -people are concerned with health & wellness.
8 Top Attributes for A Healthy House & Community
1.Quality of the Environment – air and water
2.Access to fresh health food
3.Green spaces to connect with trees and parks
4.Space between neighbors to grow gardens
5.Walkability and sunlight
6.Bicycle paths/ less need for cars
7.Closer connection with family & friends
8.Reduced noise pollution
These 8 top desires provide a ‘natural’ antidote to the increased usage of man-made technology.
After sitting indoors at the desk for long hours, Americans crave a healthy house and healthy outdoor environments.
In his book, “The Great Good Place” sociologist Ray Oldenburg bemoans the demise of the small town gathering place like the German beer garden or English pub.
People could hangout or escape in good conversation with others they know. He says,
cities have lost their ‘Third Place’ (1st. home and 2nd. work) which are inclusive and where status is checked at the door.
Now hang outs are at a big box – a McDonaldized society with sameness and strangers. One must hurry over a meal so the owner can turn the crowd to make money.
Artificial noise drowns out the conversations rather than being a place to facilitate them. Or, each person is on their individual device rather than connecting in conversation.
Perhaps the new evolution of building communities around clean, beautiful green parks and open spaces will be the new ‘meet up’ place to rejuvenate.
In Beijing, hundreds of people gather in the parks every evening and Sundays to practice Qigong together or do line dancing to a boombox. Healthy people enjoy good inner feng shui.
Villagers in India dislike Western style shopping malls because they prefer the camaraderie of their night markets. Here they know everyone, can haggle over prices, and catch -up with the days events. The energy is ‘electric’.
Healthy feng shui begins in a healthy house and spreads to make the community and the world a healthier place to live, work, and learn.
Contact me now to help you spread healthy feng shui.