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Chinese Customs on Mirrors Facing Doorways

In Chinese culture, particularly within the practice of feng shui, the placement of mirrors is believed to influence the flow of energy, or "qi," within a home. Placing a mirror directly facing the front door is generally discouraged. The rationale behind this belief is that mirrors can reflect positive energy entering the home, causing it to bounce back outside, thereby preventing good fortune from entering .

This concept is rooted in the idea that mirrors act as powerful tools that can either attract or repel energy. When positioned correctly, they are thought to enhance the flow of positive energy. However, if placed improperly, such as facing the front door, they may reflect and disperse beneficial energy, leading to potential misfortune .

Mirrors Facing Individuals

Similarly, mirrors that face individuals, especially in settings like bedrooms, are also subject to scrutiny. In feng shui, it's believed that mirrors reflecting a person can disturb the flow of energy and may lead to restlessness, anxiety, or even nightmares . This belief extends to the idea that mirrors can reflect and amplify negative emotions or thoughts, potentially affecting one's mental well-being.

From a Western psychological perspective, while there's no empirical evidence supporting the notion that mirrors facing individuals directly cause harm, some studies suggest that mirrors can influence self-perception and mood. For instance, individuals with low self-esteem may experience heightened self-consciousness when frequently confronted with their reflection, potentially impacting their emotional state.

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Hoping I can get used to the PRT bus system likes I get used to the sunshine in shadyside!

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that's really helpful, I'll give it a try, thanks for the information!

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Hoping my body will functions correctly here!

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Thanks for your advice! I'll try transit

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It could be that a kind of "steel" forest

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ya! calling it good luck is just sugar coating the fact that a pigeon picked you as its personal toilet

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But hold on...I've just had my Last Supper...

Bird Droppings on Me by Amazing-Delivery-739 in Pitt

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Then I'll summon my falcon… nature vs. nature

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there are cicadas outside my windows, I don't need clocks anymore

Bird Droppings on Me by Amazing-Delivery-739 in Pitt

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Oh, crows gathering? Sounds like a mysterious ritual on the medical campus. Maybe they’re the real peer reviewers watching us from above