Common sayings are widely circulated and cover all aspects of our lives. Most of them are experiences summarized by the ancients. Although the words are short, they have rich connotations, leaving a lot of inspiration for future generations and allowing people to take warnings and take care of their lives better. As the saying goes, "Don't put three things at the door and don't plant three trees in the courtyard." What are the three things and three trees mentioned? Does it make sense? Let’s take a look below.
The door is a place where the family often comes and goes. It not only needs to be clean and hygienic, but also cannot place obstacles randomly to avoid affecting health and wealth. So, what does the saying "Don't leave three things at the door" mean?
1. Don’t pile up clutter at the door
The so-called clutter is items that are not commonly used at home but are reluctant to throw away, such as the outer packaging of purchased items in life, old appliances, etc. Old people say that this It will affect the feng shui and wealth of the home.
The door is like our face, which should be kept clean and tidy. However, there is a lot of filth in the door and it is easy to hang around the door. The God of Wealth also loves cleanliness, so if debris is piled up at the door, the God of Wealth will avoid it.
Although this statement is a bit superstitious, it is indeed not good to pile up clutter at the door. After all, clutter, because it does not move for a long time, is very conducive to the growth of bacteria, thus affecting people's health. On the other hand, if there are guests visiting, first of all When you see the clutter at the door, you will definitely have a bad impression, as if you are in a lazy home, which will affect your social life.
Nowadays, people's living conditions are better. Most of them live in buildings, and the doorways are much cleaner. Although there are less debris, there are still some people who still leave garbage outside the door. Especially when living in community buildings, some people may unintentionally leave some rubbish in the house outside the door, which makes other residents feel uncomfortable passing by. If they meet each other, there will definitely be disputes. This leads to disharmony among neighbors.
It is not forbidden to leave garbage temporarily at the door. When you go out, you must remember to take it outside and throw it into the trash can. This is a virtue and your responsibility. This directly affects the cleanliness and beauty of the corridor and the fresh air. Protect the living environment, prevent the breeding of germs, and put your health first.
2. Don’t put rocks and the like at the door.
This is more common in rural areas. Some families put some old stone tools that have been stored for a long time at the door to renovate their courtyards so that they can be used as seats. As everyone knows, stones There are also good and bad fortunes. Guile stones are some strange stones, such as millstones and red and white rocks used in ancient times. They are all evil stones. After all, they have special magical effects after being processed. The old people believe that the doorway should be quiet, as treacherous stones have evil spirits, and such stones should not be placed at the doorway.
In fact, regardless of whether it is evil or not, it is a fact that it does not look good when placed at the door. The door is a place where children often play. It is not a trivial matter if a lot of people are hurt by it.
3. Don’t put a broom at the door
Brooms are tools for cleaning. Some friends just place them on both sides of the door for convenience when cleaning the next day. Old people say that it is unlucky to place a broom at the door, as it will lead to disputes. Although there is no scientific basis, brooms are known as "broom stars" after all. People often describe brooms as a symbol of loss of money and bad luck.
If you place the broom in front of the door, although it is convenient to use, it will make guests who visit your home see it at first sight and feel bad. Besides, it is not elegant to place the broom at the door. Therefore, it is better to put it when not in use. It is better to place the broom in a corner or in an inconspicuous place.
Keeping these three things away from the door is not just a matter of unsightliness, but also for the sake of health and personal safety. So, if there are not three trees planted in the courtyard, what kind of trees does it mean?
1. Do not plant too tall and vigorous trees in the courtyard
Most trees planted in the courtyard are to beautify the environment and increase family income. Especially in ancient times, it was very common to plant trees in the courtyard. The reason why some trees that are too tall and vigorous are not planted in the courtyard is also for people's safety.
Due to economic constraints, the houses in the past were all very low, and most of the roofs were made of wooden sheds. As we all know, in seasons with frequent rains, rainy weather is usually accompanied by strong winds and thunder and lightning. The branches blown by strong winds are scattered everywhere. If they are close to the house, they may damage the house and cause economic losses or personal safety.
In addition, trees that are too high are prone to electric shock during thunderstorms, which may cause some unexpected disasters. Therefore, the courtyard is not suitable for tall and vigorous trees. If you plant trees in the courtyard, it is recommended to plant some fruit trees.
2. Do not plant thorny trees in the yard
This is because many families have children, and most children are lively and active. They not only like to chase and play in the yard, but also like to climb trees. They are naughty and like to break branches. If thorny trees are planted in the yard, it may cause unsafe conditions for children and even cause harm. Therefore, thorny trees are not allowed to be planted in the courtyard.
3. Do not plant trees with bad connotations in the courtyard
Although trees are just a kind of plant, they have become a common belief in people's cognition. For example, poplar is commonly known as "ghost clapping". The sound of clapping in the dead of night is indeed like the sound of clapping, which also affects people's sleep quality. Mulberry trees are not planted in the courtyard because mulberry trees are homophonic with the word "mourning" and are unlucky.
People plant trees in their courtyards for viewing and to feel comfortable. If a tree with a bad meaning is planted in the courtyard, it is said that it will not bring any unlucky things, and they will feel alienated. For the sake of mental health and a good attitude, trees with bad meanings are not planted in the courtyard.
"Don't put three things at the door, don't plant three trees in the courtyard" fully reflects people's positive pursuit of beauty, and tells people that physical health and mood are very important. Of course, the saying is passed down orally. , it is inevitable that there are different opinions, and there may be different opinions. If you have heard different opinions, please leave a message to share it!
