Last week, a complete solar eclipse covered major parts of India and China.
In ancient days, such an event would fill the people with fear and terror that the sun has been swallowed. In fact, ancient Chinese legends have it that it is the heavenly dog that is devouring the sun when an eclipse happens.
From a fengshui point of view, a solar eclipse is an omninous event as it portends a period of bad things happening in the world. Since the sun is the source of Yang Qi, when it is covered by the moon and the whole world becomes dark, the event is generally regarded as not very good.
However, this solar eclipse provides you with an opportunity to reflect on the true insight of impermanence.
Just as the solar eclipse is not permanent, it also holds true that everything changes and nothing is permanent.
Even the sun will die one day. So, why are we so attached to all the transient things on earth?
Therefore, take courage when you experience a solar eclipse and meditate on the truth of impermanence.
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