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September 09, 2008
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Command Position for a River View |
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Q: Hi Stephanie, Thanks for the advice you gave me when I was considering buying a floating home recently. I’m now in it!
I have another question, this time about desk position. I know the command position, with a view of the door, is recommended. The way I have my desk set up gives me an almost 180-degree view of the river. Rather than being a distraction, I find this view so inspiring. But my back is to the door. If I face the door, I'll have to sit with my back to the view, and I can't quite bring myself to do that.
Would placing a mirror to give me a view of the door be sufficient so I could still keep my river views? I also thought about hanging a bell on the office door, which is normally closed, which would give me warning should it open. What would you do in these circumstances?
A: Both those solutions (mirror and bell) are entirely appropriate. Turning your back on a beautiful and inspiring view is not good feng shui, and under the circumstances I would certainly choose to face the wonderful river view.
This seems like a good opportunity to clarify that the “command position” doesn’t just mean that you sit facing the door, although that's a key point. A good command position also places you where you have a solid wall at your back for support, and where you are not exposed to any sha chi.
Having your back to a wall of windows – especially with a very expansive view – puts you in a vulnerable a position, just as having your back to the door does. And if you do any kind of work on a computer, the glare will be a significant problem and qualify as a “sha chi” influence because of the strain it will put on your eyes.
That doesn’t add up to a good command position.
Enjoy your view!
Stephanie
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posted by Stephanie R. #
9/09/2008 12:12:00 PM
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