LIU FENG Shui Grand View is the trademark philosophy developed by Grand Master Chi-Jen Liu. From decades of research and experience in feng shui and related studies, he has defined 130 factors that affect who you are.
These factors are energy forces that influence your well-being and success in life. They can affect you at any given time and their strength varies depending on your priorities, stage of life, way of life, and your awareness. The holistic consideration of all of these influential factors, or grand view perspective, gives you the ability to truthfully see yourself within the context of your life.
The 130 factors can be categorized into two types: 1) predestined and 2) adjustable. You have little control over the predestined factors that established the foundation of your life. The adjustable factors are more easily changed and developed to promote your well-being. Because everything is connected, when you improve one factor, you trigger a chain reaction that affects other factors and creates positive change in your life.
This article series on Grand View Feng Shui will reveal the 130 factors so that you can explore how these forces define and affect who you are. Hopefully, this awareness inspires you to make adjustments for the better.
Factor #21: Body Language/Mannerisms
Human beings communicate both verbally and non-verbally. Body language is a form of non-verbal communication that is expressed with posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements.
The study of posture and expression is called kinesics. Research shows that more than half of human communication is expressed non-verbally through kinesics. Our body movements indicate and emphasize what we may be unable or unwilling to express in words, aiding in the mental effort of communication.
Physical expressions and mannerisms conveyed through body language reveal many things about a person. For example, someone who stands tall and makes eye contact during a conversation conveys confidence and focus, while someone who slouches and stares into space indicates low self-esteem.
Body language also affects how a person is perceived. Handshakes are often used to gauge another person’s sincerity. A handshake that is firm and accompanied by a natural smile will impart a lasting impression of warmth, compared to the less sincere tone imparted by a weak handshake offered with no eye contact.
Whether you are aware of it or not, your body language speaks louder than words, sending a message to those around you that will naturally be reciprocated. Although body language is almost entirely sent and interpreted subconsciously, it is important to be aware of the messages you send through your mannerisms, as they can boost your reputation or widen the gap of being misunderstood.
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Master Jenny Liu holds a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design from UC Berkeley and a Masters Degree in Architecture from UCLA. She is an expert in Feng Shui who shares her knowledge through seminars, periodicals, and the internet. For more information please see Liu-FengShui.com or call Jenny at (626) 272-4901.
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