From dissecting stem cells to demystifying feng shui, successful female scientist Boon Yap writes about the all-encompassing traditional practice of Five Skills.
Think of a bio-medical research scientist, internationally successful business strategist, martial arts instructor and feng shui master. It’s hard to find someone who fits all the above descriptions until you meet Ms Yap Hwee Boon. Even then, it’s hard to imagine her scrutinizing cells under a microscope, formulating business strategies, wielding a sword and checking directions with a luo pan (Chinese compass). After all, men have traditionally dominated these fields. Affectionately known as Boon Now an accredited feng shui instructor, she consults in feng shui around the world and conducts courses, alongside her international biomedical consultancy work.

EARTH DAY REMEMBERANCE – The Way of the Dao
𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗼 Today, I pause and listen. The Earth speaks, though never with words. Her language is the