Harmonious home for harmonious relations

MANILA, Philippines - It goes without saying that peace starts at your home, and this can be achieved through constant communication, as well as respect and love among family members. But there are also other external factors that can enhance and help keep the peace and harmony in your home. Subtle things such as the positioning of mirrors in your bedroom or the direction a window is facing in your kitchen may affect your family relationships and even your spiritual and emotional wellness.

The ancient Chinese art and science of Feng Shui teaches us how to create harmony and balance in our environment to promote positive energy and peace. Rooted in the beliefs of Taoism, Feng Shui is used all over the world to achieve perfect balance and harmony between man and his environment (Even Bill Gates himself uses Feng Shui in his home).

With this in mind, Mandara Waterfront Residences, the first oceanfront property in Manila, incorporates good Feng Shui in its peaceful, serene community. Located in Asia World City, Parañaque, the 1.4-hectare property auspiciously combines the four key Feng Shui elements of fire, air, earth and water to provide a perfect place to start your own home and to foster harmonious family relationships.

“We give residents the best of both worlds,” says Celedonio Pile Jr., president of Landmark Communities, the developer of Mandara. “We give residents holistic wellness, by offering the luxuries of urban living as well as the comforts of a resort-like atmosphere through the perfect balance and flow of good energy. Mandara Waterfront Residences is the best place to go home to after a hard day’s work.”

The natural, relaxing flow of energy that gives a sense of peace and calm is key in the design ideal of Mandara, and is incorporated in all areas of the development. You, too, can create this balance of energy in your environment. Follow these simple tips for a better flow of positive energy (or chi) in your home and among your family.

Fire. Light is the most powerful form and manifestation of energy, and it can greatly enhance your home and your relationships. Good, natural light allows a strong flow of chi in your home, and this is in abundance in Mandara Waterfront Residences’ condo units and houses. Large windows and glass sliding doors provide natural light to flow into homes, while balconies and roof decks are the perfect areas to sit back and relax to a spectacular view of the world-famous Manila Bay sunset.

Air. The flow of natural air is as important as good lighting. Make sure fresh, clean air flows freely through your home, especially in your bedroom. It’s good to open windows now and then to allow natural air in (be mindful, though, if you live in an area that is near major roads, since pollution from vehicles will be a problem). You can also use indoor plants to help purify the air in your home. The cool, fresh breeze of Manila Bay a few steps away from Mandara’s front yard, brings peace and good chi to residents, while the wide open spaces between structures ensure excellent air circulation in the area.

Mandara Waterfront Residences, Landmark Communities’ prime 1.4-hectare residential development at Asiaworld City, Parañaque, is the metro’s first by-the-bay community. For more information about the development, call 8543464 or 6660585 or visit www.mandara.com.ph