Topic: Feng Shui | Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the benefit of Feng Shui. Central idea: It is all because of Feng Shui.IntroductionI- It’s move-in day.II- While most everyone is rushing about carrying boxes, computers, TVs, and stereos to make their dorm rooms feel a little more like home, my mom is carrying, wind chimes.III- Don’t wind chimes belong outside? In a garden? On a patio? IV- Anywhere but a dorm room? My mom had strategically placed them so that each time I opened the door, it would swing into them. IV- It was all because of Feng Shui. V- According to Simon Brown, author of the book Practical Feng Shui, feng shui, which literally means wind and water, “is the art of designing your home to promote success in life, health, wealth and happiness.” VII- Feng Shui originated in China over 4,000 years ago and is still practiced throughout the world today. VIII- While it may seem like only ancient Chinese philosophers can master this art, even college students like us can learn simple techniques for improving the flow of energy in our dorm rooms, homes, or apartments. I- With my mom’s enthusiasm behind me, I decided to research this topic some more on my own. IX- First I’ll explain a bit more about what Feng Shui is and then give you some tips on putting this ancient art into practice. Body I. must understand what Feng Shui is.A. Feng Shui is a method of maximizing energy flow by manipulating your environmentB. Feng Shui has many benefits I. feng shui can improve harmony in your home. II feng shui can improve harmony in your workplace.(Transition: Now that we’ve taken a look at what Feng Shui is, let’s put this new found knowledge into practice)II. There are many tips to practice Feng Shui.A. The floor covering can affect the flow of chi.B. The position of your bed can affect the flow of chiC. Lighting in your room also can affect the flow of chi.D. Plants also can affect the flow of chi.E. Having some items can improve the flow of chiF. Tidiness can affect the flow of chi. ConclusionI- In conclusion, we have taken a look at one of China’s most time-honored traditions.II- We’ve seen what Feng Shui is and then put this ancient art into practice. III-Although we looked at how Feng Shui works in a typical dorm room, you can apply the principles of Feng Shui to your home, office, or apartment. IV-Now as I walk into my dorm room, I no longer cringe at those wind chimes’ loud clanging or avoid touching them at all costs. V- Instead, I swing the door right into them and smile. It may be noisy, but it sure is good chi. | |