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Throughout this book I will be referring to the word “element” or the term the “Five Elements.” I would like to introduce you to these “Five Elements” so that you can fully grasp how they factor into my EcoChi concept.

Just as nature goes through cycles of change, so do we. We are the seasons, we are nature and we are the elements. In feng shui, the Five Elements are earth, metal, water, wood and fire. These elements are symbolic of the forces at work within the universe and how these forces impact our minds and bodies, as well as how they affect all other living creatures. The Five Element Theory is also the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong practices for energy healing, and acupuncture-based therapy.

ENERGY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS

	Color	Season	Direction	Weather	Personality
FIRE	Red	Summer	South	Heat	Passionate
EARTH	Yellow	Late Summer	Center	Thunder	Dependable
WOOD	Green	Spring	East	Wind	Expressive
METAL	White	Autumn	West	Cold	Precise
WATER	Black	Winter	North	Rain	Adaptable

Ancient Chinese philosophy teaches us that we have a measure of control over our lives and that by using feng shui techniques we can balance Chi and maximize good luck. However, it is generally agreed that feng shui only works if you are a person who also lives by this short list, which I have named “The Three Points of Honor.” These are:

Educate yourself so that you have clarity in what you think and do;

Understand that we cannot control fate but can create opportunities; and

Undertake good deeds consciously, as an act of free will.

I advise my clients to check this short but profound list before, during and after incorporating EcoChi into their lives and projects. It is important that your core persona be aligned with these three principles, because they are vital to having the best human experience possible. If you do not live with honor, feng shui may not work at all, and certainly will not be as powerful and lasting.