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Every space has a life of its own, and impacts us as we go about our lives. Our actions, energy and thoughts, as well as our physical well-being, are all profoundly influenced by our surroundings. the design, color scheme, textures, light, furnishings, accessories and placement of each item in our indoor environments impact our senses from moment to moment and shape how we feel about ourselves and others. this is true whether we are at home, at work or in public spaces such as hotels, spas, hospitals, conference centers, retail stores and office buildings. This heightened understanding of how our interiors affect us both consciously and unconsciously is the solid foundation of the EcoChi System—the system I created and now implement in both residential and commercial properties.

EcoChi is more than design. It’s a lifestyle shift that meticulously blends the powerful ancient and modern lessons of classical feng shui, green and sustainable living and environmental psychology to revolutionize how people feel when they are inside a building. Most of us spend 99% of our time indoors. When we are at work at our desks, watching sports on television, eating our meals at home or in restaurants, playing video games or enjoying museums or theater, it is easy to forget our connection to the outdoor world. Still, some of the happiest moments of our lives are spent outdoors. We all have recollections of these experiences—a blazing sunset, the scent of the ocean air, animal life encountered on a stroll through the woods, the view of a pastel sunrise from a mountaintop, a golden harvest moon or the fleeting glimpse of a mammoth butterfly.

In Eastern philosophy, it is believed that life and the natural world are inseparable from one another. As we become more attentive to nature, we become more aware of ourselves. During my studies, I realized that if I could find ways to bring nature’s elements into indoor spaces, the effects on the inhabitants would be extremely positive. The possibilities of benefits seemed innumerable:

•Attainment of personal goals such as wealth, love, happiness

•Physical and mental well-being

•Moving forward after a loss or crisis

•Taking back the reins of control over one’s life

•Living in harmony and balance

When applied to businesses, it also adds other organic benefits:

•Improving ROI (Return on Investment)

•Happier employees resulting in lower turnover

•Healthier working environment and reduced absenteeism

•Satisfied customers and brand loyalty

•Environmental responsibility for our planet and lower energy costs

Once I realized the potential of EcoChi, my passion deepened. The idea of sharing this with as many people as possible became my life’s work.

What is unique about EcoChi? How do I combine these disciplines in a way that offers transformational results? I will answer these questions in the chapters ahead and share with you how EcoChi performs in my own life, in businesses, public spaces and the lives of individuals. Many people generously shared their stories about their personal and business experiences with me. To protect their confidentiality, I have changed their names and other identifying characteristics. But their stories are true, and the results were, if anything, even more remarkable than I can adequately convey.

By implementing the EcoChi system, you can open doors to new possibilities that will advance you professionally, while also bringing greater joy to you in all aspects of your personal life. EcoChi favorably impacts not only the inhabitants of a space, but also those who visit, work in spaces you provide or spend leisure time in public spaces you create. As you are about to discover, EcoChi is truly an equal opportunity transformational system.

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