Feng shui has long held a mysterious allure in Chinese traditional culture. For centuries, it has been highly respected and followed by many. Even in today’s modern society, interest in feng shui remains strong. From choosing a home to arranging furniture, people often seek out feng shui masters to predict their fortune or improve their luck. This enthusiasm has even spread beyond China, gaining popularity in many countries as a fashionable practice.
But have you ever wondered what kind of feng shui truly brings good fortune? The following story offers a fresh and enlightening perspective.
A wealthy man once bought a piece of land and built a luxurious villa. Because his wife loved lychees, he planted many lychee trees in the backyard. During the renovation, a friend suggested that he consult a feng shui master to ensure there were no negative formations. Though skeptical of feng shui, the wealthy man decided to give it a try and traveled to Hong Kong to invite a renowned master with over thirty years of experience.
After meeting the master at the train station and sharing lunch, they drove to the man’s home. Along the way, whenever another car tried to overtake them, the master noticed that the wealthy man would gently slow down and give way. “You’re a steady driver,” the master remarked.
The man smiled and replied, “Most of the people overtaking are probably in a hurry. I don’t want to hold them up.”
As they approached the town, the streets grew narrower, and the man slowed the car even more. Suddenly, a laughing child darted out from an alley. The man quickly hit the brakes. Instead of accelerating again, he kept watching the alley. Moments later, another child ran out, chasing the first.
“How did you know there was another child coming?” the master asked, surprised.
The man explained, “Kids always run in groups when playing. One laughing child usually means others are nearby.”
The master gave him a thumbs-up and said with a smile, “You’re very thoughtful.”
When they arrived at the villa, just as the man was about to unlock the door, several birds suddenly flew up from the backyard. He turned to the master and said, “Please wait a moment.”
“Is something wrong?” the master asked.
“There are probably children in the yard stealing lychees. If we go in now, they’ll panic. If they fall while trying to run, they might get hurt. Let’s give them a bit more time. We can wait here and let them enjoy the fruit.”
The master stood in silence for a while, then said, “Take me back to the train station. There’s no need to examine the feng shui of your house.”
The man was puzzled. “Why, Master?”
The master looked at him and said sincerely, “Wherever you are, that place already has the best feng shui.”
This story opens our eyes to a deeper truth: the most powerful feng shui isn’t found in the placement of objects or the direction of a door — it’s found within us. Our behavior, compassion, and moral integrity shape the energy we bring into the world.
Everyone desires good fortune and happiness, but many look for it in the wrong places. Some rely solely on feng shui arrangements or fortune tellers, hoping for shortcuts to a better life. But these are often just psychological comforts, lacking true substance.
The law of cause and effect governs all things: “Plant good causes to reap good results; avoid bad causes to prevent misfortune.” Only by performing good deeds and cultivating a kind heart can we attract blessings and peace. Relying purely on external feng shui while ignoring inner morality goes against this fundamental principle.
In truth, our actions and intentions are our personal feng shui. Kindness is the most powerful feng shui one can have.
As the saying goes: “A fortunate person lives in a fortunate place, and a fortunate place is inhabited by a fortunate person.” Here, “fortunate person” means someone with a kind and upright heart. A person’s energy — their “magnetic field” — reflects their character. Even the best feng shui cannot save someone with selfish or harmful intent, while a good-hearted person can transform even a less-than-ideal environment into a space of warmth and harmony.
When we live with compassion and integrity, we naturally draw good karma, success, and joy into our lives. At that point, we no longer need to search for feng shui — we are the feng shui.
Kindness is the best feng shui. May we all cultivate it from within.
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Peace LiLy 