Chinese Symbol of Courage
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The Chinese Symbol of Courage..

River Plate Fulfillment & Trucking is bringing you this series of pages on the theme of courage, because we understand the importance of courage when it comes to running a business. The services we provide (Pick and Pack in Southern California, Nationwide Trucking, and fulfillment in California...to name a few) could not be done without the courage and fortitude of the team at River plate. Our goal is 100% satisfaction on the work and service we provide to all of our customers.

The Chinese Symbol of Courage

In traditional Chinese art, symbolism has always held a significant place with highly regarded, auspicious symbols for births, weddings, wishes for long life, and congratulations for birthdays.

chinese symbol of courage

Many of these symbols, as a written character, have been used in China for literally thousands of years. Even in modern China, these ancient meanings persist, still deeply rooted in the Chinese psyche. Some are archaic with origins from Imperial Dynasties three or four thousand years old, while others originated from Chinese Buddhism.

Many symbols also relate to Taoism, but most are derived from Confuscius thought, with its focus on the natural world. Many of these symbols are a bit mysterious, requiring a distinct knowledge of their meaning.

The Chinese Symbol of Courage / Popular Symbols

Some of the more popular symbols are:

Bamboo - stands for longevity and courage in adversity. As it is an evergreen and because it grows straight, it was a popular symbol for Mandarins and represented an honest official.

Bats - the homonym "fu" stands for both "bat" and "happiness", hence the bat is a popular symbol. Five bats shown together signify the Five Blessings: longevity, health, wealth, virtue and a natural death.

Crane -the crane is another longevity symbol as the bird was thought to live for two thousand years. A bird flying or looking towards the sun represents a desire to rise high in the government hierarchy.

Dragons - a symbol derived from ancient traditions. This celebrated symbol ranks first among all the Chinese symbols. The five-clawed dragon was reserved for the Emperor from ancient times until the end of the last dynasty. The four-clawed dragon is associated with royalty and the three-clawed dragon is associated with the Chinese people.

The Chinese Symbol of Courage / The Dragon

The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon is one of the four celestial animals and is an important and powerful symbol in Feng Shui. The Dragon represents the ultimate 'Yang' symbol, representing male vigor, courage and bravery. It is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. Affiliated with the cardinal direction 'East' (based on Landscape Feng Shui), the Dragon becomes a very powerful and potent symbol when placed in this sector.

In Chinese culture and in Feng Shui the dragon is the most auspicious and the most sacred of all creatures and is to be treated with great respect. Through the generations the dragon has been the ultimate symbol of power, abundance, good luck and honor. In ancient times, the Emperors of China regarded themselves as Dragons and the symbol of the Dragon could only be used by the them.

The Dragon is said to create the precious cosmic Chi. Chi is a powerful flow of energy that brings good fortune into the home and workplace. The Dragons are a powerful remedy for business luck. The Dragon also brings wisdom to the elderly, honor to the family, and paves the way for more good fortune in coming years.

The Dragon frequently appears in carvings and statues holding a ball, or pearl. This can symbolize success and victory in the attainment of wealth.

The Chinese Symbol of Courage / Giving Back

In an effort to give back to the community in which she has thrived the owner of River Plate, Daniela Rodriguez, is looking toward speaking to future leaders of all cultures. That is why she is making herself available as a speaker to those who want to meet challenges and push past their fears.

To read about this strong businesswoman's story check out this interview on the Hispanic Entrepreneur website.

Ms Rodriguez understands that rising to the high level which we are all capable requires courage. So, when a challenging situation presents itself that is like a gift to us. If you would like to have Daniela Rodriquez speak at an event, she can be reached at 818-718-1114. You can also reach Daniela by filling out the form on the Contact Us page.

The Chinese Symbol of Courage / Thank you for visiting us...

As a strong supporter of delivering what our customers need, River Plate is happy to support all of your fulfillment and trucking needs. Please think of us for your shrink-wrap, warehousing, trucking, shipping and all your other order fulfillment needs. This leading southern California Fulfillment House serves all over the country and some international destinations. These are just a few of the locations your San Fernando Valley Fulfillment House, River Plate serves:

Chatsworth, Bell Gardens, Malibu, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Adelanto, Antelope Valley, Beverly Hills, Beaumont, Northridge, Bellflower, Anaheim, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Palm Springs, Orange, Baldwin Park, Banning, Barstow, Lakewood, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Monrovia, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Long Beach, Lompoc, Burbank, Coronado, Blythe, Covina, Costa Mesa, Corona, Compton, Commerce, Colton, Coachella, Claremont, Chula Vista, Chino, Cerritos, Carlsbad....and many more.

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