Temperament and Feng Shui
Em Shui © Reg Adkins
It will not come as a surprise to you that temperament counseling which relies understanding the underlying needs for each person and Feng Shui which relies on a understanding of the underlying impact of the arrangement of the physical elements or your life are very complimentary concepts. They both concentrate on concepts of control, inclusion and affection (emotional energy). Here are some points that might help your arrange your most conducive environment.
You most powerful work area is probably on a North West slope with the strength of a fence or better yet, a mountain at your back and your dog at your side. Since this ideal is not easily achieved in our culture, here are a few nudges that will enhance the essential feeling of your office or work space.
Choose the corner that is furthest from your entrance for your desk. You will then be in a position to control your work which enhances your confidence.
Adjust the placement of your seat so that it doesn’t directly face the door. It is always preferable to introduce energies from a slightly oblique angle to allow you time to absorb and process. Placement directly in front of the door is like leaving a forest and abruptly encountering a rock face.
In fact, you should soften any abrupt structural intrusions into your space by adding a muting natural decoration. Consider a hanging plant or an artifact of Native American art.
Place your back to a wall so that you may bolster your own strength with the support it provides. Corner seating allows you to tap the strength of two walls.
If you must choose to sit with your back to a window make sure there is a substantial and tall structure (think mountain) there.
Face in the general direction of the door when conducting business. This symbolism will help you remain open to possibilities.
Make certain to arrange your workspace so that you are not facing exits, stairwells, or closets. These will subconsciously call your mind to leaving and unused resources.
Facing the softer natural light in the North and West will boost your creativity. Facing the more harsh brightness of the South and East will sharpen your mind for figures and logistical concerns.
Be certain to vary the accouterments of your space to display the best of both light and dark colors, soft and hard surfaces and smooth and rough textures. These subtle incorporation’s will nudge your mind away from restlessness and distraction.
Mirrors create distraction and anxiety. They leach away your control of the environment. Keep them away from your work area.
Your documents represent hours of your work and as such much of what you value is contained within them. Keep them orderly and well maintained like your mind.
Clutter on your desk makes you feel confined and restricts the flow of your mind. The tools on your desk should enhance your ability to work and not overpower your workspace. The same holds true for the arrangement of your entire office.
Elemental Value Added Truth:In a 1984 issue of Science, Roger S. Ulrich, PhD, of Texas A&M University reported results from a pivotal study on health care design. He found that patients whose windows looked onto a green landscape had shorter postoperative stays, took fewer pain medications, and received fewer negative medical evaluations…
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June 11th, 2008 at 4:38 am
“Clutter on your desk makes you feel confined and restricts the flow of your mind. The tools on your desk should enhance your ability to work and not overpower your workspace. ”
Would you stop looking over my shoulder already? hrrrmph
June 11th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I didn’t look over your shoulder “The Clowd of Little Brother” told me of you unpartylike ways.
June 15th, 2008 at 3:41 am
feng shui clutter…
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