RD Chin briefly introduced the concept of Feng Shui and offered practical and simple tips to change and refresh the energy in one’s home or office during this unprecedented time. Per Mr. Chin, Feng Shui is the language of space. It is a gift and a blessing.  His presentation offered recommendations to help change spaces into more peaceful and harmonious environments that will in turn reduce one’s stress and anxiety.

 

Simply moving a piece of furniture, repositioning a picture on a wall, or bringing in an object will alter the energy of a space and create new and beneficial associations in the mind of the occupant.

 

Placement is key, so be sure to consult with a Feng Shui practitioner or refer to Mr. Chin's book, Feng Shui Revealed, to ensure that any changes made will make a positive impact. Simple changes include:

 

 

The use of color, which is typically culture specific, can also have positive associations and emotional impact.  General meanings of colors are:

 

 

Other easily accessible tools in the Feng Shui toolbox include:

 

 

The Five Elements of traditional Chinese philosophy offer a symbolic framework that can be useful to “balance the elements” in a room. Again, placement is key to properly harness the energies associated with these elements for a beneficial change in a room's energy!

 

 

RD Chin is a trained architect, Feng Shui Master, and certified interior designer who teaches and consults on the use of space to advance mental and physical health and overall well-being. The author of Feng Shui Revealed, Mr. Chin was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January, 2017. He has since been incorporating life lessons in expressing gratitude and appreciation, in staying connected to his passions, and in the supportive power of words — along with his knowledge of Feng Shui and his studies and personal experience of food as medicine — to enhance not only his life condition, but that of others.

 

 

To purchase Mr. Chin’s book, Feng Shui Revealed, and to learn more about how Feng Shui can handle design problems such as overhead beams, slanted ceilings, long corridors, sharp corners and “bad” placement of furniture, rooms, windows and doors, please email RD Chin at rdchin@mac.com, visit his website at www.RDChin.com; or speak with Mr. Chin directly at (917) 669-8099.

 

 

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