《家族治理的背後 - 守護神獸傳說》

Behind Family Governance - Guardian Beast Legends

       常常收到朋友查詢關於吉祥順遂的良好氣場，令我想起「獅子滾鏽球」的典故。

I often receive inquiries from friends about creating a harmonious and auspicious atmosphere, which reminds me of the story of the "Lion Rolling the Embroidered Ball."

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       獅子是百獸之王，外型兇猛威嚴，在佛教中是文殊菩薩的坐騎，在中國傳統文化中有護法、鎮宅、化煞的作用，足見其地位。

The lion, known as the king of beasts, has a fierce and majestic appearance. In Buddhist tradition, it serves as the mount of Manjusri Bodhisattva and plays various roles in traditional Chinese culture, such as protection, warding off negative energy, and harmonizing. This signifies its significant status.

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       有朋友問，獅子看起來如此凶猛，那麼多建築物及大宅門前放一對獅子石像銅像，難道不怕沖著自己、沖著別人，有煞氣嗎？

Some friends ask me, "Lions look so fierce, so why are there pairs of lion stone or bronze statues in front of many buildings and large residences? Aren't they afraid of creating negative energy for themselves or others?"

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       說得好！獅子本身就是猛獸，如果使用不當，可能會帶來衝煞，擾亂大自然的風水和諧。

That's a good question! Lions are inherently powerful animals, and if used improperly, they can indeed create negative energy and disrupt the natural Feng Shui harmony.

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       所以關於獅子的擺放有一定的法則，它們必須成對出現，左右對稱，一雄一雌。而且通常是左雄右雌的搭配，符合中國傳統的陰陽哲學中男左女右的觀念。

So, there are specific rules for placing lion statues. They must appear in pairs, with symmetry, one male and one female. Typically, they are arranged with the male on the left and the female on the right, following the traditional Chinese philosophy of male on the left and female on the right in the concept of yin and yang.

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       然而，最重要的並不僅僅是這些法則。如果缺少一個特定的物件，獅子可能會失去控制，變成野獸，傷人害己。

However, the most important aspect is not just following these rules. If a specific item is missing, lions might lose control and become wild beasts, harming themselves and others.

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       被獅子刑沖的另一方，為了解決被獅子沖煞，又會想盡辦法用其他法寶或猛獸攻擊對方，俗稱「鬥煞」。這種衝突實際上是無休止的循環，真是冤冤相報何時了。

The other side of party affected by the lion's negative energy will try various means, using other talismans or fierce creatures to counteract it, known as "dispelling the negative energy." This conflict can become an endless cycle, creating more harm than good.

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       「獅子鬥煞，繡球來化。」有云「獅子滾繡球，好事在後頭。」一般獅子雕像都會有腳踏繡球，或者是在做著把玩繡球的動作。從而做到「呼形喝像」，「比類取像」，比擬出吉祥的效果。

There's a saying, "Lion fights the negative energy, the embroidered ball comes to transform." It's also said, "Lion rolls the embroidered ball, and good fortune follows." Lion statues often have one of their paws placed on an embroidered ball or show them playing with the ball. This symbolizes "calling in the form" and "comparing and taking on the form," creating an auspicious effect.

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       獅子喜歡玩球，一個小小的繡球能夠讓獅子瞬間從凶猛變得祥瑞。這就解釋了為什麼獅子既可以鎮宅威武，又能象徵和諧吉祥。

Lions enjoy playing with balls, and a small embroidered ball can instantly transform a fierce lion into a symbol of harmony and auspiciousness. This explains why lions can both guard homes and symbolize harmony and good fortune.

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       家族辦公室有時也充滿挑戰和困難，如果人事處理不當，內部治理及架構不明確，便尤如獅子鬥煞一樣，出現內部分歧。

Family offices sometimes face challenges and difficulties. If personnel management is not handled properly and the internal governance and structure are unclear, internal conflicts can arise, just like lions fighting the negative energy.

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       正如獅子需要繡球來轉化其凶猛本性為祥瑞一樣，家族辦公室也需要一種內在元素來化解危機。這個內在元素可以是家族成員之間的信任、共享的價值觀，或者一種共同的願景。

Just as lions need the embroidered ball to transform their fierce nature into auspiciousness, family offices need an internal element to resolve crises. This internal element can be trust among family members, shared values, or a common vision.

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       繡球象徵著和諧與平衡。在家族辦公室內，和諧可以通過有效的溝通和決策達成。正如獅子必須左右對稱成雙成對，家族辦公室也需要各方合作共事。不同成員之間也需要有效的溝通、合作，或者以新的策略和思維方式行事。

The embroidered ball symbolizes harmony and balance. In a family office, harmony can be achieved through effective communication and decision-making. Just as lions must appear in pairs with left-right symmetry, family offices need collaboration among all parties. Effective communication, cooperation between different members, and the adoption of new strategies and ways of thinking are essential.

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       如果家族辦公室缺少這些關鍵要素，問題可能會變得更加複雜，就像獅子失去控制一樣，傷害家族的和諧。

If a family office lacks these key elements, problems can become more complicated, just like a lion losing control and disrupting the family's harmony.

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       獅子滾繡球的故事告訴我們，危機是轉機的開始。

The story of the lion rolling the embroidered ball tells us that crises can be the beginning of transformation.

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       家族辦公室面對問題時，應當看到危機中蘊藏的機會，就像獅子在玩繡球時轉變為吉祥的形象一樣。通過深入思考和適當的戰略，家族辦公室可以將危機化為機遇，實現內部的和諧與繁榮；化干戈為玉帛，化戾氣為詳和。

When facing problems, family offices should see the opportunities hidden within crises, just as lions transform into auspicious figures when playing with embroidered balls. Through deep thinking and appropriate strategies, family offices can turn crises into opportunities, achieving internal harmony and prosperity, and turning conflicts into harmony and peace.