“Support Yourself!”

In our last newsletter, we talked about the important influence of the Command Position, which is the proper placement of your desk, your bed, your favorite chair, etc.

To achieve this placement, it is best for you to have a solid wall behind you, with a view to the entrance to the room but not directly in line with this entrance.

In my own life, I experienced a very large shift when I was living in NYC and moved my desk to this proper position.

Before that time, my desk was tucked into a corner of the living room, facing the wall, and I realized that I NEVER wanted to sit at the desk.  I once forced myself to sit there to pay some bills, and never went back!

Years later, when I studied Feng Shui, I realized why I had such an aversion to sitting there, and I moved the desk to a very prominent position, which practically dominated the room.  And guess what?  I found that I truly loved sitting there, and it was usually the first place I went. after I came home.

And, not long after, I was offered a full time position that literally changed my life (including the fact that I met my wife in connection with that job…)

In addition to the placement of the desk, I decided to paint the wall behind me a bright shade of red, which gave me a huge boost of energy. While this color change might not be appropriate in some rooms, here are some additional ideas for giving greater support to your Command Position:

Consider placing a picture of a large mountain behind you, so you have the suggestion of solid support when you are seated.  It may sound silly, but this suggestion of strength and solidity can be a wonderful subconscious cue.

In addition, it is a classic Chinese Feng Shui cure to put a statue of a turtle behind your desk chair, as the turtle’s back is considered to be as supportive as the side of a mountain.

Explore ways to bring greater solidity behind you, so you can feel empowered when you are working, sleeping, or enjoying your meals.