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May 24, 2005 Fast Feng Shui Newsletter In
this issue:
Using
the Command Position ONE of the most important feng shui guidelines is to place your bed and desk in what is called the "Command Position." In this position, you face the door from the far side of the room but are not directly in front of the door; usually the part of the room diagonally farthest from the entry offers the best Command Position. In the Command Position, you are able to benefit from the chi that enters and flows through the space, while being far enough removed from the doorway that you are not exposed to chi that is too strong. A true Command Position also provides a solid wall behind you for support. Using this position puts you in visual command of the space, and allows you to face life directly, both literally and symbolically. If you can't see the door from where you sleep or work, this implies that life can sneak up on you, that you tend not to face issues directly, and that you are easily startled and constantly dealing with unexpected events. Sleeping or working directly in line with the door also exposes you to excessive chi, which can contribute to stress, irritability, health problems, and feelings of overwhelm. Use of the Command Position removes you from these negative influences and puts you in control of your space and of your life. The objective of using the Command Position for the bed and desk is a key factor as well in the feng shui guideline that says not to have your home office in the bedroom. While the main reason for this is that the energy of work (desk) and that of rest (bed) are incompatible and should not be housed in the same space, it is also highly unlikely that you will be able to place both the desk and the bed in the Command Position if you try to use both these important pieces of furniture in the same room. These are fairly straightforward guidelines, but as so often happens, in any particular space there may be other factors involved that need to be taken into account. Although there are often several potential places to put a bed or desk that will meet the Command Position criteria (the larger the space, the more options you will have), usually one or more of these will be less than optimal for some reason. For example, placing your desk with a good view of the door may require sitting with your back to a large window. Not only does this imply lack of support in your career, but if you work at a computer (as most people with desk jobs do) glare from the window can also be a problem. Other potential problems to be avoided include overhead beams, the low side of a slanted ceiling, sharp angles from interior corners, and an overhead fan in a room with a low ceiling - to name just a few. Any one of these factors may make a potential Command Position less than desirable. You should also keep in mind what is going on in the neighboring rooms as well as outside the building. For example, what may seem like the perfect Command Position location for your bed is not so perfect if your bedroom shares a wall with your kitchen or bathroom, and the toilet, shower, stove or refrigerator is right on the other side of the wall behind the bed. Another example would be a bedroom in the front of a house very close to the road. Here the Command Position might indicate placing the head of the bed against the exterior wall, where nighttime traffic may sound like it's driving right over your pillow and make it difficult to get a good night's sleep. In this case, you may find that placing your bed so it is in the Command Position relative to the road, rather than the doorway, is the better option. In many cases a review of the pros and cons of a space may indicate that the best location for your desk or bed may be one that is not in the Command Position, but that protects you from other influences. The best possible furniture placement in any room in your home often involves a compromise between several different feng shui guidelines. The more you know about how the different features of your home affect your space, the better able you will be to make the placement choices that are best for you.
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Shui Q+A (Most questions will have been edited for clarity and length, and any identifying details have been changed. Please note that due to the high volume of email I receive, it is no longer possible for me to respond to every question personally. I still welcome your questions, and if I cannot provide a personal response I will try to address your issue in a future Q+A column.) Q: : "I need feng shui advice. I'm having trouble at my job and I don't know what to do." I frequently get emails like this one in my inbox.
Unfortunately, although there are many ways that feng shui may be able
to assist this reader, I am unable to offer specific advice. Without
a thorough analysis of this person's home and/or office to understand
in what ways poor feng shui might be contributing to problems at work,
I can't say what will help. As is clear from the article above, even
suggesting placement of the desk in the Command Position may possibly
not be a good idea for this particular person. When I am asked a very
broad question such as this, there are just too many possible contributing
factors for me to know what feng shui remedies might be appropriate
to the particular case. Here's how I usually answer an email like this
one... However, feng shui is a process of analyzing the location, layout, and furnishings of your home/office, diagnosing strengths and challenges, removing or avoiding sources of sha chi (harmful energy), and choosing and placing appropriate enhancements and cures. Without going through the steps of that process, it's impossible for me to know what feng shui strategies might be right for you. I encourage you to learn more about feng shui and to understand the basic principles so you can go through this process for yourself - or hire a consultant to work with you. In addition to looking at the "career" areas of your space, I also recommend paying attention to the "fame and reputation" area (which governs how you are perceived at work), the "helpful friends" sector (important when career support is needed), and the the "relationships" area (although usually associated with marriage, this area also governs business partnerships and relationships). Please keep those question emails coming... I'm always happy to be of assistance when I can. Keep in mind, though, that I can more easily address a specific question about a specific aspect of feng shui, and that a brief email is not a substitute for a consultation.
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