When one falls ill, helplessness often sets in. Life can feel as fragile as a rootless tree (无根之木). No amount of money or status can change this reality; one can only survive, gasping for breath (残喘中苟活). That feeling is one of life’s most painful groans. Applying ancient wisdom (“Primordial Thinking” – 太古思维) to help people avert disaster and overcome difficulties in such situations, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the importance of the environment and the joy of serving the people. The environment one inhabits shapes their health – this reflects the principles of Wan Xiang Quan Xi Lun (Holographic Everything Theory) and Wan Xiang Xiang Gan Lun (Interconnected Everything Theory).
During the “dog days of summer” (三伏天) in Beijing, the weather alternated between thunderstorms and raging winds, making moods extremely irritable. Just then, the phone rang. On the other end was Mr. Guan’s weak, hoarse voice. He had been suffering from a debilitating illness for a year, unable even to work normally. He called requesting a health reading, hoping for adjustments, particularly from an environmental perspective.
I responded [after analyzing his Qi Men Dun Jia chart], “From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this indicates Liver and Kidney deficiency (肝肾两虚), manifesting as general weakness, lower back and leg pain, discomfort, and also abnormal liver function. Additionally, be mindful of a potential stone (结石) in your right kidney.”
Mr. Guan replied, “A check-up a few years ago did show a small stone.”
I continued, “You also have issues with your legs, and it’s getting progressively worse.”
Mr. Guan confirmed, “I had brain tumor surgery last year, and my legs started having problems afterwards. My walking has become increasingly difficult. What do you suggest I do?”
“In the environment where you currently live,” I explained, “there’s a building or buildings with pointed roofs (尖顶状的房子) in the southeast corner, and the corner points are ‘shooting’ Sha energy (冲射) diagonally towards you. Also, looking further southeast on the ground level, there’s a circular pond or pool (圆形的水池). The energy fields generated by these environmental features are contributing factors to your unfavorable situation.”
Mr. Guan responded, “Yes, there is a circular pool over there, and pointed-roof buildings too! Do they really affect me?”
“Indeed, such environmental factors contribute to your ill health.”
“Furthermore,” I added, “To your north, there’s ‘Probe Sha’ (探头煞) [Note: A Feng Shui term for objects resembling peeking heads, like surveillance cameras], specifically a group of them, in a rather busy area. Also, be aware, there’s a deity image (神像) placed to your north – perhaps not by you, but by someone else, and it might not be easily noticeable. It’s likely a small pendant that can be worn around the neck, perhaps a Bodhisattva pendant (菩萨挂件). If these issues in both directions [SE and N] are properly addressed, your illness should improve.”
Mr. Guan confirmed, “Yes, we do have something like that at home. And in my office, there’s a string of Guanyin Bodhisattva pendants.”
“The office environment has less impact; it’s your resting place – your home – that affects you more significantly. Also, your right kidney shows a small cyst (小囊肿).”
Mr. Guan replied, “Yes, a check-up yesterday mentioned a ‘bright spot’ (亮点) there. How should these issues be handled?”
Guided by the insights from the Qi Men chart, I explained the methods for resolution [Note: Specific methods are not detailed in the original text]. On the other end of the phone, Mr. Guan’s voice suddenly became excited…
Two months later, Mr. Guan called back with an update: “Since making those environmental adjustments you recommended, my illness has improved significantly! I’m now able to go back to work!”