worth a closer look to see if any part of the concept will

work for you. In this article we will ignore corporate

business office feng shui, and focus on home office

adaptations.

Have a separate outside entrance to your office if possible.

If you can not, then choose a room that is near the front or

back door of the house or apartment. Separate your home

office from the rest of the living area in order to keep

your business and personal lives separate. If your home

office is part of a larger room, then partition it off with

bookcases, screens, or large plants.

Never have your back to the window. Having your back to a

door symbolically leaves you open to attack. If you directly

face a door you may be overpowered by the incoming Chi. The

best position is with your back to a wall that holds an

Earth element such as a picture of a mountain or a lake. The

next best position is angled away from a doorway or facing a

wall featuring a water element such as a fish or a picture

of lake, or even abstract art that features wavy lines.

You can energize your desk by adorning it with objects that

symbolize the five elements to attract work and luck. Simply

follow the Lo Shu grid like this:

North: Your beverage cup or glass.

Northeast: A crystal paperweight

Northwest: Your computer terminal

East: Fresh flowers

Southeast: A small green plant

South: A desk lamp or something red

Flat ceilings are best for promoting the flow of Chi. If you

have a sloped ceiling, cathedral ceiling, or exposed beams

then you you can hang wind chimes or bamboo flutes to offset

the negative effects.

If you have views of harmful elements from your window, you

can negate them by the strategic placement of wind chimes or

plants. Cactus and Bamboo are plants symbolize good fortune

and are ideal for placement in the home office. Any sharp

leaved plants are good feng shui in this area as they are

believed to deter harmful influences.

Always take a short walk before entering your office to work

each day and another one at the end of your working day as

another measure of separating your business life from your

personal life. Leave at least 7-9 inches of space between

each piece of office furniture. This allows room for energy

to flow.

Keep your workspace clean and clutter-free in order to allow

a free flow of feng shui energy throughout the room. There

is a difference between clutter and stored items. Stored

items should, however, be filed away or stored neatly in a

cabinet or closet to allow the flow of feng shui energy.

Place a picture of a lake, waterfall or any other water

scene on one of the walls on the East side of your office.

This represents the flow of energy. You can also use one of

those desktop fountains or even an aquarium

Place a green, smooth-leafed plant, not one with jagged or

pointed leaves, on a shelf in the corner closest to your

water item. You can use an artificial plant if you are a

known live plant killer.

Here are some other items that you can also place in that

corner:

* red eggs symbolizing wealth creation

* a red envelope containing several coins

* a crystal on a red ribbon near the window

* three Chinese coins tied with a red ribbon

* a pearl or anything spherical

* a wheel or bell

* a symbol or picture of red fish

* a lotus flower symbolizing great achievements from humble

beginnings

Also, consider placing a decorative jar filled with water

near the entrance to your office.

Fend Shui Benefits

Feng shui is said to make you more aware of how your

environment affects your state of mind. Even if you don't

subscribe to the ancient Oriental ways, you have to admit

that an uncluttered office, with room to move around, and

pleasant decorations is much better than a cluttered dungeon

that's stuffed to the ceiling with piles of paper.

Also, feng shui helps you to stay focused by forcing you to

store incomplete and future projects in a storage area so

you won't be distracted by worrying over them every day.

Feng shui experts claim that you will receive these

additional benefits as well:

* Increase your prosperity & abundance.

* Boost your health.

* Reduce insomnia & stress.

* Enhance your personal power.

* Easing of family conflicts.

* Increase your concentration

* Enhance financial security.

* Attract new customers to your business.

* Upgrade your life in many other ways.

There is a lot more to feng shui than we can possibly cover

in this article. The Internet is an abundant source of

articles. Thousands of books have been written on the

subject, and there are even feng shui consultants that will

come in and help your organize your office and home.

Hopefully your interest level has been raised and you will

follow up by learning more.

Good luck and good health!

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