do you know that the movement of the planets and the phases of the moon actually affects human behaviour? Surely, you know about the popularity of horoscopes and the like, but a lot of people don't know that a full moon can actually affect your well-being. True! I have read that for women particularly, their monthly cycles are somewhat affected depending on the lunar phase. Most people I know may not actually rely on horoscopes, much less believe in them (out of religious belief or otherwise), but it is a scientific fact which can not be ignored. Even from my experience (I used to work for a large real estate development firm), people who invest in the property market actually rely on astrology-- one way or another. I know a couple who waited for a full moon before they can move in to their new condo. Another client didn't wanna get a unit that's facing north. It's bad luck, they said. Most Chinese believe in a lot of things (e.g. feng shui, semi-precious stones, etc)-- it's a given fact. They don't make a rash decision until they have consulted an expert, or consulted the stars.
Why am I mentioning this? Because sometimes , people attribute their problem-slash-dilemma-slash-vexation to their physical environment, and not exactly by the forces of nature. They blame other people; they blame their boss, they blame their spouse, they blame the traffic, they even blame themselves. Sometimes you just got to realize that there are things which are beyond anybody's control -- but nature. Look at the tsunami disaster. The environment was already giving out signs a day before the disaster struck (the exodus of fish & other aquatic animals in the affected areas). Nowadays people are just damn too preoccupied & busy to see the signs. Or they choose to ignore them.
The relevance of this piece? Nothing, I just want to write about it. That's all.
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