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Am I the only one who finds Beijing super low-energy?

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    Misty Anderson DDS
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    Doesn't Beijing lack significant rivers and lakes? How can it be a 'Water' element city then? I actually feel much better in Tianjin.

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      Garrett VonRueden PhD
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      The negative energy is intense. The 'music' from the morning rush hour subway practically blasts through the roof!

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        Helen Gleason
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        To sum it up: there are too many non-locals, and these 'corporate drones' often lack family connections and can't save much money, leading to a lot of resentment...

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          Elaine Boyle PhD
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          I don't like it. There's a strong sense of social hierarchy, and it feels like little nobodies like me don't belong.

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            Dr. Ruben Larkin MD
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            That's true. Hospitals have 'cadre channels' (priority access for officials), while ordinary folks struggle so much to get medical care it's incredibly frustrating.

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              Roosevelt Reynolds
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              I feel particularly comfortable and grounded in Beijing. In contrast, I don't feel as good in southern cities; psychologically, I feel adrift there, like a piece of duckweed.

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                Helen Gleason
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                Beijingers tend to be down-to-earth, content, cheerful, and not focused on social comparison. Those who are less materialistic and more focused on inner cultivation will find it comfortable here.

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                  Hazel Brown-Stracke
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                  Beijing is too serious; it's not really suited for a relaxed lifestyle.

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                    Lewis Larkin
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                    Pfft, hahaha! Beijing, serious? That's the funniest thing I've heard all day!

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                      Clarence Hessel II
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                      So, where's a place that favors Fire and Wood elements then?

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                        Ms. Thelma DuBuque-Rolfson
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                        I'm in Australia, and I can confidently say Australia has strong Wood and Fire elements...

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                          Robyn Monahan
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                          I've been in Beijing for six years too. My advice: when you get to Beijing, go to the Forbidden City to 'announce' your arrival – let the ancestors know you're here (pay your respects). Then, when you have some free time, visit Tanzhe Temple. I'm serious about this.

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                            Darren Sawayn
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                            I'm arriving in Beijing tomorrow, and I've decided to take your advice!

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