We all have our favorite parts of the Olympics. I love the opening ceremonies. Never before has there been such pagaentry, such excitement, or such a panorama of colors. The 2008 Olympics hosted in China were like no other Olympics before.
As hosts the Chinese had five mascots which represented the five elements. They believe that these five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water govern the Universe. These elements correspond to color, emotion, taste, sound, energy, organs and bodily functions. They are assoicated with the time of the day, the seasons of the year and the organs of the body.
The mascots also represented the five tradiotional beessings of: prosperity, happiness, passion, health, and good luck. What do these traditional blessings mean to you?
To me prosperity and abundance are two sides of the same coin. Happiness and contentment are another coin and health and wealth are on a third. Passion and faithfulness, health and wealth and good luck and hard work are each on seperate coins. These are the traditional blessings that fill my wallet and make me feel rich.
What coins are in your wallet?
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The 2008 Olympics hosted in China were like no other Olympics before.
As hosts the Chinese had five mascots which represented the five elements…..
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