The DFN Lounge

With

Bailey

Chi Time

It’s about that time of year to tidy up your desk. Time to actually move the monitor and get the cookie and cake crumbs out from underneath. Totally clear it off and get ALL of the cup stains off. It’s time to get your desk set for the long winter hours you’ll be spending there. When you put it all back why not apply the ancient art of Feng Shui.

Feng Shui is the believe is that everything has chi (or energy) and meaning. There are five element used in Feng Shui; wood, earth, metal, fire and water. When these elements are balanced in your home(or desk) you have better balance in your life and career, and better health. Chi is calmed, balanced and encouraged to flow by using colors, shapes and other elements in certain areas of your home. Oh! and it’s ok if you don’t believe in feng shui or chi - it works for you anyway. So if it’s there anyway, why not get it to work harder with these easy enhancements.

Ok now just sit down at your and you‘re ready to start. It is believed that everything that happens in life can be associated with nine categories(or gua) and when they are in a particular order it called a bagua. To form your bagua, imagine your desktop as a giant tic tac toe board.(nine boxes). Each box represents a life situation.

Starting in the upper left corner. The PROSPERITY gua. Here’s where the money is. Purple is THE color for this corner. put a jar of loose change, a calculator or anything that reminds you of wealth and prosperity here. Gold or moving objects work well too.

To the right of that gua(upper middle) is FAME AND REPUTATION. Red is the color here. Fire, lights, plants are a plus for this area. Place a lamp, candle or your business cards here, but no water, black or mirrors. Here is where you can increase your business and protect your good reputation.

To the right of that gua(upper right corner)is LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP. A very important corner to pay attention to. Not only will it bring love into your life, it is associated with all major organs of the body. (Heart=love) When you have balance here life is good. Pink is the color and for your desk a picture of you and a lover(no pics of your kids here - put them in the family section) - or put something romantic here, fresh flowers(no silk or fake flowers)even a heart cut from red construction paper is fine.

The next gua is one down(middle left) it is CREATIVITY AND CHILDREN. If your having trouble writing text - enhance this area big time! metal, white, anything round, candy, art, and bells. If you place a bell in this area of your desk it will stimulate creativity in business, focus attention, and interrupt negativity. If a bell isn’t your thing a round white bowl filled with candy will do just fine. (no red or pointy items though)

Moving along (right front corner) is HELPFUL PEOPLE AND TRAVEL. Silver and Gray bring helpful people to you. Bells, water and symbols of your favorite places will be most effective here. If you want something write it down on paper, wrap it in aluminum foil, put it in an envelope and keep it on this part of the desk. Be VERY specific about what you ask for. The body part associated with this gua is the head.

To the left of helpful people(front middle) is CAREER AND LIFE path. Water, black, glass or round things will help you out here. Simply putting a black desk blotter here will help in your career. If you have a drawer here make sure it doesn’t stick. It has to open and close smoothly.

To the left of careers is SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE(front left)Blue, books, lights, are what you need for skills and knowledge. Enhance this corner of your desk with a book. A thesaurus would be a good choice.

Now we come to the FAMILY gua. (left middle)Wood, green, plants, family photos are necessary for this gua. By enhancing this area you not only will improve family relationships but also your sex life. It will enhance your business and increase your income. A plant or a wooden picture frame with a family picture will do the trick . The last gua is truly the most important. The center gua. It represents HEALTH. It touches every gua and affects it. Yellow, fruit, squares, flat object and funny stuff belong here. A yellow floppy disk covers many enhancements. A yellow stick it note or highlighter will work too.

So if your having trouble writing text put something red in love and relationship, bells in creativity, write down the help you need and keep it in the helpful people gua, put a thesaurus in skills and knowledge, some purple in prosperity and start writing.

Just my newbie 2 cents worth

Bailey