Feng Shui: Some More Uncluttered Thoughts

by Marjorie Dorfman | More from this Blogger

26 Aug 2006 07:12 AM

Feng Shui, once it is understood, is invisible like air, yet everywhere around us. For example, did you know that your bed has a power position? Did you also know that everyone who ever slept in your bed has left some of his or her energy there? (Not just cracker crumbs mind you, but energy. And what does this mean for all those places that claim that "George Washington slept here"?) The bedroom is the most important room in any house and is a crucial factor in the flow of energy. For good energy, there should be a clear view of the door from the sleeping position. If an unobstructed view is not possible, placing a mirror in such a way that it will reflect the door can restore Feng Shui.

Ideally, the bed should be situated in the opposite corner from the door. The farther away from it and the more of the room you can see while in bed, the more control over your environment and your life. It should not be in a direct line with the doorway. It is said that a bed thus situated can create illness or break a relationship. By far, however, the very worst position for the bed is with your feet pointing directly towards the door. If this cannot be avoided, the rushing chi can be deflected by the sound of hanging a metal wind chime halfway between the door and the bed. A faceted crystal over the foot of the bed will work as well.

This is an issue that can cause you much insomnia if you let it. If you can't figure out where to put your bed, just go to sleep and deal with it tomorrow. This doesn't always work, but when you are tired, it is certainly worth a try. (It did work for Scarlett O' Hara and Lillian Roth, the former who thought about it tomorrow and the latter who cried on that day.)

Stay tuned for the final collection of uncluttered thoughts on Feng Shui.

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Marjorie Dorfman is a freelance writer and former teacher originally from Brooklyn, New York.

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