It often happens that when I advise people on placement of their furniture during a Feng Shui consultation, they respond with "oh, that makes sense!" A lot of Feng Shui does seem like common sense, but something blocks us from drawing these conclusions for ourselves. When your furnishings and accessories are arranged for optimal flow of good energy and with special attention paid to balancing the elements, we get a feeling of "ah-ha! and ahhhh..." Keeping the "power position" in mind when laying out certain pieces is key.
Your bed is a place of rest, regeneration, and intimacy. Its placement and its surroundings are very important for a healthy and prosperous life. The first thing to ensure is that your bed is not directly lined up with the entrance of the room. If you are laying on your back in bed and look down past your toes, you should not see out the door. This is extremely bad Feng Shui and should be changed straight away. Although you don't want your feet heading out the door, you do want to have a view of the door from where you lie. There are many other things to consider when arranging a bedroom, such as equanimity, and use of mirrors and electronics. But if you can see the door when you're laying in bed, that is a great start.
When sitting behind your desk, whether it be in the work place, your home office, or the "kitchen table office", you should also have a direct and clear view of the door. If the orientation of the room or the furniture doesn't allow for this, a mirror should be placed on the wall in front of you so you're not surprised by anyone entering the space. With the optimal seat you have command of the room--a seat of strength and security.
When considering where to put your couch, your favorite leather chair, or your dining room table, a clear view of the main entrance to the room should always be an objective as well. Fact of the matter is, the design of the room may not always allow for this. Again, mirrors work magic, announcing a new entrant to the room by their reflection. Feng Shui offers many solutions to tricky design problems, and each space is unique. If you're living with what you love, you can make it work.
If any of this seems particularly challenging for you, let me help you move some things around! If you're in the market for a new sofa or office furniture, I can help you chose what is right for your space and for the goals you have set. You can visit my website, http://www.cristinzinspiredliving.com, to learn more about my approach and my consultations--I'd love to help!
peace, love, and only welcome surprises...
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