I asked Feng Shui Consultant Sandi Powers this question:
I'm on externship this semester and have my own cubicle at the law office. My boss said I can keep personal items there. What do you recommend? P.S. I really want this firm to offer me a job at the end of the semester.
Here is her response:
1.We have many options available to enhance your space and create positive energy.
The doorway into the cubicle is your career energy. Therefore, keep it clean and easy to get in and out of. Nothing to block the good Chi.
2.From your entrance the left back corner of the cubicle is your wealth and abundance area. Live energy, flowers, plants, wooden items. Things reminding you of prosperity. Things for which you are grateful. Sincere gratitude will bring more to you. Enhancing colors would be purple, blue or green. If space is limited put a crystal to reflect your wishes and to diminish negative energy.
3.From your entrance the right back corner is your relationship corner. You want to build a relationship with your employer. A lamp or desk light would be perfectly placed here. If that is not possible introduce natural items, pottery,shells, photos or figurines of people,animals, pairs of things. Reds, pinks, yellows earth tones enhance this energy.
4.Fame and reputation is the middle back of the space. Again lights, or electrical items, triangles, flowers, plants enhance this area. This is the space that represents how you would like to be known. Keep it neat, organized and pleasing to the eye.
5.Remember none of the items or colors will get you the job. It really is placing what is pleasing to you in the right area with sincere intention. Your sincere intention, hard work and gratitude will create the life you want.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Fun With Feng Shui (Part IV)
I asked Sandi Powers, Feng Shui Consultant, this question:
I have a desk at home, which I bought at a yard sale. How can I set it up to help me be productive?
Here is her answer:
1. First clear the old energy of the desk with intention by placing your crystal on the desk for a day or so or by burning sage and clearing the negative energy that might be on the desk.
Please wash or polish the desk, learning to love its flaws. Nothing is perfect and a second hand desk is a great way to remind us of that. Love the imperfection in everything , keeps us humble.
2. We need to consider the desk top’s space as we would a room. Placing your computer/books in the center of your workspace. This is career and life path. Right now studying law is your career.
3. Assuming the computer is in the center of your desk the area behind it at the back of your desk is your area of Fame and Reputation. Fire energy. Passion. If at all possible put your light here. If not possible place a plant in a red/blue /green pot/container. Obviously keep it alive with love and water and hopefully some sunlight. If living plants are not your “thing” a photo or figurine of an animal, something alive.
4. Again we need to address the area to the direct left, Knowledge and Self-Cultivation. Yellows, earth tones , pottery, shells, natural items. Square coaster for your pottery coffee/tea cup would fit nicely here. (wash after use ---no dirty dead energy in your knowledge space) Also a candle or mountain picture will keep you grounded and open to learning. A simple sea shell or sea rock will keep that area grounded and open for learning. Just recall the expanse of the ocean…so much to learn.
5. The area to your direct right is Travel and Helpful people. Anything metal, brass, gold, sliver, circular objects, natural objects…crystals or a paperweight. Also, anything that might remind you of a special teacher or mentor ….a favorite quote, book.
6. As always, keep the space organized as best as you can. When we see disorganization, we pick up that stressful, negative, overwhelming energy on a subconscious level. Even if being messy is what you consider to be the way you are, it has a subtle effect on your subconscious…try to focus and stay organized, not always easy , but making the effort is the good energy you want to create around you.
Note from Rachel: Here's how I made over my desk per Sandi's suggestions. Yellow candle and sea stones on the left; computer in the center; light, plant in a red container, and bird figurine behind the computer; favorite books representing Helpful People on the right (look familiar?).
I have a desk at home, which I bought at a yard sale. How can I set it up to help me be productive?
Here is her answer:
1. First clear the old energy of the desk with intention by placing your crystal on the desk for a day or so or by burning sage and clearing the negative energy that might be on the desk.
Please wash or polish the desk, learning to love its flaws. Nothing is perfect and a second hand desk is a great way to remind us of that. Love the imperfection in everything , keeps us humble.
2. We need to consider the desk top’s space as we would a room. Placing your computer/books in the center of your workspace. This is career and life path. Right now studying law is your career.
3. Assuming the computer is in the center of your desk the area behind it at the back of your desk is your area of Fame and Reputation. Fire energy. Passion. If at all possible put your light here. If not possible place a plant in a red/blue /green pot/container. Obviously keep it alive with love and water and hopefully some sunlight. If living plants are not your “thing” a photo or figurine of an animal, something alive.
4. Again we need to address the area to the direct left, Knowledge and Self-Cultivation. Yellows, earth tones , pottery, shells, natural items. Square coaster for your pottery coffee/tea cup would fit nicely here. (wash after use ---no dirty dead energy in your knowledge space) Also a candle or mountain picture will keep you grounded and open to learning. A simple sea shell or sea rock will keep that area grounded and open for learning. Just recall the expanse of the ocean…so much to learn.
5. The area to your direct right is Travel and Helpful people. Anything metal, brass, gold, sliver, circular objects, natural objects…crystals or a paperweight. Also, anything that might remind you of a special teacher or mentor ….a favorite quote, book.
6. As always, keep the space organized as best as you can. When we see disorganization, we pick up that stressful, negative, overwhelming energy on a subconscious level. Even if being messy is what you consider to be the way you are, it has a subtle effect on your subconscious…try to focus and stay organized, not always easy , but making the effort is the good energy you want to create around you.
Note from Rachel: Here's how I made over my desk per Sandi's suggestions. Yellow candle and sea stones on the left; computer in the center; light, plant in a red container, and bird figurine behind the computer; favorite books representing Helpful People on the right (look familiar?).
Monday, November 28, 2011
Fun With Feng Shui (Part III)
Here's a question for feng shui consultant Sandi Powers: "I basically live in the library. Any tips for how I can clear the negative energy from my study carrol and maintain a focused vibe?"
1. Again start with clean. Bring some disinfectant wipes with you and wipe the desk area.
2. There are various ways to clear the negative energy from a space. However I am sure the library would not appreciate or allow most of them. We have smudging, clapping, ringing bells, burning sage, all not allowed in a quiet, fire free zone. But we can use crystals. To clear unwanted/negative energy from a room or space, Smokey Quartz is the best. It will remove the dense energy and replace it with a clear, clean, uplifting energy.
3. There is a double benefit with this crystal, it balances the yin-yang energy. It can also assist with mind balance. Smokey quartz is an excellent grounding stone, increasing attentiveness to the moment and that can only increase your benefit of study time. Smokey quartz has been used to encourage creativity in business. It is a stone of cooperation. It increases the minds ability to study and retain by dissolving blockages that hinder learning.
4. So remember, before you roll your eyes and say “It’s a stone/rock” It is also INTENTION on your part. Bring your Smokey Quartz stone with you, place it on your clean study area with the intention that it will absorb the negative energy and release the grounding, creative, concentrating energy. Remember, we have the ability to shift the energy in any space just by sincere intention. It does not have to make sense. If you trust it will work, it will.
1. Again start with clean. Bring some disinfectant wipes with you and wipe the desk area.
2. There are various ways to clear the negative energy from a space. However I am sure the library would not appreciate or allow most of them. We have smudging, clapping, ringing bells, burning sage, all not allowed in a quiet, fire free zone. But we can use crystals. To clear unwanted/negative energy from a room or space, Smokey Quartz is the best. It will remove the dense energy and replace it with a clear, clean, uplifting energy.
3. There is a double benefit with this crystal, it balances the yin-yang energy. It can also assist with mind balance. Smokey quartz is an excellent grounding stone, increasing attentiveness to the moment and that can only increase your benefit of study time. Smokey quartz has been used to encourage creativity in business. It is a stone of cooperation. It increases the minds ability to study and retain by dissolving blockages that hinder learning.
4. So remember, before you roll your eyes and say “It’s a stone/rock” It is also INTENTION on your part. Bring your Smokey Quartz stone with you, place it on your clean study area with the intention that it will absorb the negative energy and release the grounding, creative, concentrating energy. Remember, we have the ability to shift the energy in any space just by sincere intention. It does not have to make sense. If you trust it will work, it will.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Fun with Feng Shui (Part 2)
Problem: I rent a room and have to sleep, eat, and study in the same small space. How can I keep the positive energy flowing in my room?
I asked Feng Shui consultant Sandi Powers for help, and she provided the following advice:
1. A challenge for sure. You want to create different energy for each space. This energy needs to be connected to keep the flow alive and positive. The first space is the spot for rejuvenation, rest, the sleeping area. If at all possible have your bed/futon going from North to South. This placement is conducive to better rest. Keep the covers soft in texture and colors. This is not the place to have the red comforter ---- soft blues, greens, pale yellow, creams , calming, inviting, restful. When you enter this area you want to rest. Do not fall asleep watching reruns of Law and Order on the computer.—nothing electronic in this corner of the room. Electric energy interrupts your rest. Turn of lights and your computer etc. Also, the bed should not be in the direct line of the door that you enter your room. You do not want the energy of the day to land on your place of rest. If that is not physically possible, you need to place a crystal over the bed or something at the foot of the bed to block the day’s energy. A Plant, a Chest, A chair, anything with the intention of stopping the day’s energy from entering your sacred resting space.
2. The second space is your area to eat/prepare food. This is a nurturing, nourishing energy. Food is comforting and necessary to life. Keep this space clean. When you finish eating, preparing , clean up. Do not leave waste behind. Dead energy. You do not want that invading your space subconscious or otherwise. Take 5 minutes to clean up after yourself. It would be ideal to eat in this area with a place setting, and a few minutes not reading, texting, watching TV/computer, just focusing on the food and the down time. However, reality does set in and when alone we tend to eat at the computer reading whatever, and not really enjoying our nourishment. Even if you consciously attempt to share a meal with a friend or just sit with yourself once or twice a week, you will experience a shift in energy. Healthy food, loving friends, a few laughs, downtime, nourishes the soul, which fuels your life.
3. Study space. As you enter your room ,the corner to the direct left is your space of Knowledge & Self Cultivation. This is the space where you study and collect the information you need to create the future you want for yourself. Good lighting is key. Light raises the vibration and represents fire which is warmth and passion. The energy you want to create is grounding, earth energy. Aside from the obvious, computer, books, printer , paper etc. bring in natural items. Maybe a pottery cup to hold your pencils, pictures of people, animals, mountains to keep you grounded when you need to look away from your computer. On your desk put something from the earth, a shell, rock, plant…anything natural to help you focus and not go out there… wherever that is. Again, try to keep it neat and organized, so when you approach this area of your space you do not feel overwhelmed . You want to enjoy your space of growth in character and knowledge.
I asked Feng Shui consultant Sandi Powers for help, and she provided the following advice:
1. A challenge for sure. You want to create different energy for each space. This energy needs to be connected to keep the flow alive and positive. The first space is the spot for rejuvenation, rest, the sleeping area. If at all possible have your bed/futon going from North to South. This placement is conducive to better rest. Keep the covers soft in texture and colors. This is not the place to have the red comforter ---- soft blues, greens, pale yellow, creams , calming, inviting, restful. When you enter this area you want to rest. Do not fall asleep watching reruns of Law and Order on the computer.—nothing electronic in this corner of the room. Electric energy interrupts your rest. Turn of lights and your computer etc. Also, the bed should not be in the direct line of the door that you enter your room. You do not want the energy of the day to land on your place of rest. If that is not physically possible, you need to place a crystal over the bed or something at the foot of the bed to block the day’s energy. A Plant, a Chest, A chair, anything with the intention of stopping the day’s energy from entering your sacred resting space.
2. The second space is your area to eat/prepare food. This is a nurturing, nourishing energy. Food is comforting and necessary to life. Keep this space clean. When you finish eating, preparing , clean up. Do not leave waste behind. Dead energy. You do not want that invading your space subconscious or otherwise. Take 5 minutes to clean up after yourself. It would be ideal to eat in this area with a place setting, and a few minutes not reading, texting, watching TV/computer, just focusing on the food and the down time. However, reality does set in and when alone we tend to eat at the computer reading whatever, and not really enjoying our nourishment. Even if you consciously attempt to share a meal with a friend or just sit with yourself once or twice a week, you will experience a shift in energy. Healthy food, loving friends, a few laughs, downtime, nourishes the soul, which fuels your life.
3. Study space. As you enter your room ,the corner to the direct left is your space of Knowledge & Self Cultivation. This is the space where you study and collect the information you need to create the future you want for yourself. Good lighting is key. Light raises the vibration and represents fire which is warmth and passion. The energy you want to create is grounding, earth energy. Aside from the obvious, computer, books, printer , paper etc. bring in natural items. Maybe a pottery cup to hold your pencils, pictures of people, animals, mountains to keep you grounded when you need to look away from your computer. On your desk put something from the earth, a shell, rock, plant…anything natural to help you focus and not go out there… wherever that is. Again, try to keep it neat and organized, so when you approach this area of your space you do not feel overwhelmed . You want to enjoy your space of growth in character and knowledge.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Fun with Feng Shui
Not getting along with your roommates? I asked Feng Shui consultant Sandi Powers for a recommendation.
Question: I live with roommates. How can we arrange our common area to keep the apartment harmonious?
Sandi's Answer:
1. Keeping the space uncluttered is very important. Put your items in your room/space. If someone repeatedly needs to move your clothing, books, computer etc., negative energy will start to manifest.
2. In the relationship corner of the room, which is the far right corner as you enter the room, the element is earth and the energy of the elements must be balanced to enhance the earth energy, which is grounding. The feeling you want to create is receptivity, ( give and receive). There are so many variables however to simplify you want pairs of things, items with a square/rectangle shape (tiles or picture frames with photos of all the roommates taken at a happy time).
3. Again there are very few spaces that would fall into a simple Feng Shui solution, the most important part of energy enhancement is INTENTION. When you fix your common space, have the intention of living together harmoniously. Do not forget to use your intuition or gut to know when a space is balanced.
Question: I live with roommates. How can we arrange our common area to keep the apartment harmonious?
Sandi's Answer:
1. Keeping the space uncluttered is very important. Put your items in your room/space. If someone repeatedly needs to move your clothing, books, computer etc., negative energy will start to manifest.
2. In the relationship corner of the room, which is the far right corner as you enter the room, the element is earth and the energy of the elements must be balanced to enhance the earth energy, which is grounding. The feeling you want to create is receptivity, ( give and receive). There are so many variables however to simplify you want pairs of things, items with a square/rectangle shape (tiles or picture frames with photos of all the roommates taken at a happy time).
3. Again there are very few spaces that would fall into a simple Feng Shui solution, the most important part of energy enhancement is INTENTION. When you fix your common space, have the intention of living together harmoniously. Do not forget to use your intuition or gut to know when a space is balanced.
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