Qualities of a good feng shui consultant

[mehtakaushal]

hi cecil
can you pls tell me Qualities of a good feng shui consultant?
thanks kaushal

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Kaushal,
1. In my opinion, there should be many qualities a good FS consultant should have.
2. I believe many of such good qualities are similar to other "professions".
3. I have to consider FS a profession because it "involves" human lifes. Although it is not in the same league as being a Doctor. But, if wrongly applied, or wrongly `worshipped' it can do harm (both physical and others).
4. Physical as it is a form of metaphysics and in some sense, it can be considered like `playing with nature' or (unnatural). It is left to each of us to decide the degree of effect it has on some of us.
5. I still clearly remember an message that was sent to the feng shui newsgroup sometime back.
This person, posted a message saying that his wife, who became interested in " Feng Shui " ... spent money and attention to FS until they are left with no money and ultimately they were divorced.
Somehow, it could be that she most likely had to pay for consultation, purchase of e.g. windchimes etc...
6. I believe, that looking back; one good quality of a good FS practitioner is I feel, enjoying it from a hobby persective.
7. Many people, have started out (of course some have failed) some do it very successfully as a hobby and this has grown to their profession.
8. Learning is always never ending and one should also have a good listening ear and understand the purpose of each theory or concept.
9. It is said that great FS Masters of the past learned FS from books (perhaps because of their keen interest --> HOBBY?) and later because of their interest, become better and better.
10. It is always good to apply what you personally feel can work best for MOST people and discard what one feel practices that may give false hope (sometimes this may be good...but in the long run may cause `damage').
11. It is also equally important to understand your personal self: Are you more mathematical or you "hate" maths (or no affliation to it).
Here, for those who are new, should first start to specialise in one area either Shapes and Form or Compass School (Flying Star).
It is not like `hot or cold' but one should feel comfortable with an area of specialisation and later improve on the area one feels less inclined with. (I feel that this is a more rounded approach).
12. Another factor is, like an apprentice, one needs to start from somewhere and constantly learn and apply as a month/year goes by... to built up confidence and knowledge. It also includes integrity.
There are many more `traits' but I believe, to me the above are most important.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 12/31/00 10:47:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
hi cecil
can you pls tell me Qualities
of a good feng shui
consultant?
thanks kaushal