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How to Improve Bunk Bed Feng Shui
Bunk beds are an excellent way to save space and kids absolutely love them.
At the same time, there are tons of reasons why bunk beds provide poor Feng Shui, including:
- Sleeplessness in the upper bunk because of the lack of support directly below the body.
- Reduced energy or Chi getting to the lower bed because of the force of the upper bed on top.
- The person sleeping in the lower bunk will feel inferior to the person in the upper bunk, potentially igniting fights between the two.
Even from a common sense perspective, bunk beds can be seen as potentially noisy and unsafe. I live in California, where it only makes matters worse!
Feng Shui Bunk Bed Cures
So, let’s move on to how we make bunk beds better for Feng Shui, because I think they can be a great way to save space, can encourage creativity for children and are simply fun. I get it.
Here are some tips to boost positive Feng Shui energy for bunk beds:
- Ensure that the bunk bed does not squeak or rock when kids are flopping around on the top bunk.
- Make sure the bunk bed is built tough, preferably from solid wood. A bunk bed built into the wall adds to the strength and stability.
- Each bed should have a headboard.
- Try to safely replace slats under the mattress of the top bunk with solid plywood (preferably pine). If you can’t replace the slats, at least add the plywood between the slats and the mattress.
- Paint the bottom of the upper bunk or cover it with a fabric with calming colors, night sky, clouds, etc. Just make sure to avoid too dark of a color, as you don’t want your child in the bottom bunk to feel like they are in deep water.
- If possible, get a bunk bed that allows the bottom bunk to roll out from the upper bunk during sleeping time.
- Drape fabric over the bottom bunk to create a tent-like enclosed space. Some children aren’t ready for this while others will love the feeling of security.
Next Steps
Feng Shui is meant to help you add harmony and balance in your home. Make the best of the space you have by enhancing it with Feng Shui.
If your child has trouble sleeping, read up on these other bedroom tips and bed tips. If nothing seems to help, contact me for an in-home consultation.
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Buying a Home? Add a Feng Shui Contingency
You’ve found the perfect home that literally just hit the MLS. If you don’t make an offer right now, someone else surely will. Make the offer quick, right?
Just be sure you give yourself an opportunity to back out of the sale in case you’ve missed a major Feng Shui no-no with the property.
Feng Shui Problems When Buying a Home
Sometimes our better judgement misses major things like front doors that open to stairways, T-intersections or cul-de-sacs.
And believe me, I get inquiries all the time that start with, “We just bought this house and it has this major Feng Shui problem. What can I do?”
My first thought in some cases is that they should have had a clause to allow them to have a Feng Shui expert inspect the property prior to closing.
Think nobody does this? Think again.
Who Uses Feng Shui Contingencies?
Wealthy Chinese buyers are snatching up homes like crazy in places like Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco. They are spending billions of dollars for investment purposes and to establish residency for immigration or for in-state college tuition requirements.
In fact, many real estate agents are adding a new term to their lexicon: “feng shui contingency.” That’s because prior to closing, some Chinese buyers are requesting to have a Feng Shui master or consultant approve the house as part of an inspection.
I get this request frequently.
Feng Shui Clause
Simply include a clause in your contract that says, “contingent upon inspections.” Simple, right?
For all the sellers know, you could be hiring your cat to review the home. It just gives you an opportunity to back out of the sale if your Feng Shui consultant (or any other inspector) suggests against a purchase for something major. Moreover, you can get some ideas for how to compensate for the minor Feng Shui issues ahead of time.
Next Steps
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How to Position Your Bed for Good Feng Shui
Do you want some restful sleep? Are you looking to start each day recharged and full of energy? Then take some steps to make that happen!
Bedroom arrangement is essential in Feng Shui. Much about your energy is determined by your bedroom and the position of your bed.
While you sleep, you recharge. The exact position of your bed can help charge you in positive, healing and loving ways or it can leave you feeling restless and drained. The choice is yours.
The points I make here are more than just Feng Shui cures, they are a blueprint for how you should arrange your bedroom.
Keep an Open Mind
The Feng Shui rules of the bed are simple. Being able to adhere to those rules, however, can sometimes get a little tricky. The location of your bedroom and layout of your room can sometimes put you in a bind.
The first step here is to have an open mind. Just because you have had your bed a certain way does not mean it should continue to be that way. Do you want excellent sleep and do you want to be recharged with positive energy every night? Then, you may need to make some serious and creative changes.
Bed Position
Next, we need to try to get your bed in the ideal Feng Shui position. Keep these points in mind:
The best position for a bed is one where you can see the door from the bed, but you are not in direct line with the door (any door, if possible — even closets or bathrooms). Energy enters through doors. Energy could be in the form of Chi, light, radio waves, etc. Redirecting and/or eliminating any of these types of energy can help you get better sleep.
Have the head of your bed against a solid wall (no windows or doors on the same wall).
As with doors, try not to place your bed in line with a window.
Keep energy balanced around your bed. If you have a nightstand on one side, have an identical one on the other side. Do not place a side of your bed against a wall, such as in a corner of the room.
Bedroom Items
Remove mirrors that may be pointing at your bed. Mirrors produce too much energy for restful sleep and are often the cause of many types of body aches or health issues.
Avoid poison arrows, like the corners of walls or furniture, from pointing at you while you sleep. If otherwise unavoidable, block them with decor or furniture.
Avoid ceiling fans, as they create a cutting energy. Do you notice that you also wake up with dry sinuses and a headache?
Minimize exciting imagery and objects in your room. This is not the place to add a motivational poster with people skydiving, for instance.
If possible, avoid all electronics in the bedroom, including TVs, cellphones, alarm clocks, etc. I can’t stress this point enough. If you must have something electronic in the room, try only using battery-powered devices and keep them as far as possible from the bed. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may be very unsafe and are known to prevent restful sleep. I would even go so far as to recommend cutting off electricity to outlet wiring in the bedroom.
Now, add some things to your bedroom that will help you relax. Items that help with aromatherapy or a white noise machine can be incredibly helpful. Your choice of calming colors also helps immensely.
Love Heals
Don’t forget that your bedroom also represents love.
Keep things in pairs and use symbolism to represent yourself being in a loving relationship, even if you are single. Make room for your partner or future partner.
When you get a chance, spend some time learning about the Feng Shui Love Corner, as taking some of the steps mentioned will help ground you, resulting in better sleep.
Next Steps
With some bedrooms, the above requirements will seem like they are next to impossible to achieve. Get creative when you Feng Shui.
For instance, if you have a closet door which is the only thing keeping you from your ideal bedroom setup, keep it closed when you sleep and cover it with a drape or a Japanese folding screen.
Still stuck? Sleep on it. Before bed, enhance your Creative Area and have a positive mindset that you will determine creative ways to make your sleeping arrangement more ideal.
This is one of those things that I think is essential in Feng Shui. Restful and recharging sleep can help you make the most of your life. Make it happen!
Remember to always think twice before you place an object in your home or office. Make sure it won’t conflict with your harmony and balance. Read up on the Feng Shui Bagua to make sure you have everything in order.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices the Feng Shui way. As your consultant, you will be able to get one-on-one advice for how to arrange your room and the rest of your home. I offer in-home and virtual services. Contact me today!
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Feng Shui in Home Design
Ensure that you are using the appropriate element, color, pattern or material for every aspect of your home design.
The five elements of water, wood, fire, earth and metal in their creative cycle.
Feng Shui Elements
In terms of Feng Shui, the element is the central theme to many of the areas of the Bagua.
Thus, make sure that you utilize wood or something representing wood in the Family Area and earth in the Health Area.
Feng Shui Colors
The choice of colors is quite important because they often represent the elements and therefore the various areas of the Bagua. For instance, red represents fire and is ideal in the Fame & Reputation Area. Purple is the color of royalty and is best found in the Wealth & Prosperity Corner.
Feng Shui Patterns
Patterns can also represent elemental objects. As an example, a pattern of wavy or undulating lines would best represent water and should be placed in the Career Area. Patterns with circular shapes represent metal and thus the Creativity & Children Area.
Feel free to take things quite literal when it comes to patterns. For instance, you could use a throw pillow with dollar signs in your Wealth & Prosperity Corner, a pattern with sailboats in your Travel Corner, hearts would go with your Love & Relationships Corner, etc.
Feng Shui Materials
Of course, many materials are exactly the same as the elements. A wooden hutch, for instance, would be best placed in the Family Area while metal furniture is best placed in the Children & Creativity Area.
Some materials can be a bit more tricky, but think of where they come from. Fabric from cotton or linen is made from the earth and would be ideal in the Health Area, for instance.
Next Steps
Research and use some creative thinking when doing interior design. The use of colors, patterns and materials can represent various elements that correlate directly with various areas of the Bagua.
Remember to always think twice before you place an object in your home or office. Make sure it won’t conflict with your harmony and balance.
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Feng Shui Your New Year’s Resolutions
2015 is upon us! Were you eager to ring in the New Year?
I’m curious – did you write any New Year’s resolutions last year? If you did, how did you do?
According to Forbes, just 8% of people achieve their resolutions.
I personally don’t like to make resolutions.
As exciting as it can be to ring in the New Year at midnight separating December 31st and January 1st, I feel like every day should feel like you are ringing in the New Year.
Ring in the New Day!
Ring in a new day every day! After all, even January 1st is a new day, right?
A new day! How exciting is that? We get a new start every 24 hours!
Habits Die Hard… Resolutions Die Easy
When people make big resolutions for the New Year, they might stick with them for a couple of weeks… if they’re lucky.
But we tend to forget about our resolutions – we get lost in our old routine.
Life happens. Old habits die hard.
Just 8%, remember?
So why not take it one day at a time?
Keep It Simple
We all know what we want, but it is much simpler than we sometimes think.
I would argue that 99% of what we want is to be happy and healthy. It almost all boils down to these two things.
Want to lose weight? Healthy.
Want to get a better job? Happy.
Want to quit smoking? Healthy.
Want to manage debt? Happy.
Want to drink less? Healthy.
Want to take a vacation? Happy.
So, let’s break this down into manageable and achievable daily tasks instead of lofty goals that 92% of us will never achieve.
Make a short list of three to six things you would like to accomplish each day to be just a little happier and healthier than you were yesterday. Keep them simple and specific (call Mom, eat 2 servings of vegetables, write a letter to my best friend, organize my desk, walk one mile on the beach, smile during 50% of phone calls, read a chapter from real estate investment book, research Caribbean resorts, etc.).
Every night or morning, go over the previous list. Physically write “done” or “not done” next to each task. Next, write the small, achievable goals for the next day of activities.
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
Goals Grow Naturally
You’ll feel good about your accomplishments and will build your confidence in the process. You will naturally begin to challenge yourself.
With time, you will notice that the small and seemingly unimportant tasks sometimes become previously “unachievable” and life-altering tasks (volunteer 2 hours at a homeless shelter, run a marathon, write a guest article for my trade magazine, put in an offer on an investment property, book trip to Grand Cayman, etc.).
Feng Shui Resolutions
So for 2015, don’t overwhelm yourself with a long list of resolutions that you are unsure you can accomplish.
Instead, set a daily goal for yourself to start changing your life a little at a time. This is exactly what I tell my clients – don’t try to change everything at once because it gets overwhelming and you may give up.
Improve one Feng Shui Bagua area at a time – declutter the Career Area around your front door, for instance.
Then, move around the Bagua one area per day in a clockwise direction.
Next Steps
Start the New Year by letting go of some “baggage.”
With either physical clutter or energetic clutter, you don’t have room for positive new energy or items unless you clear out the old ones first.
Seriously, eliminate unwanted gifts you have received over the holidays. Just because someone gave it to you, doesn’t mean you have to keep it. Donate it, sell it or throw it out!
Just as you can declutter physical objects in your home, you can declutter bad energy with a Feng Shui Space Clearing.
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2015 Year of the Wooden Sheep & Goat
What will my year be like? What is my fortune for 2015? Will I find love, wealth and a better job in 2015?
2015 is the Year of the Wooden Sheep or Goat in the Chinese Zodiac, or Lunar Calendar. The sheep is seen as a symbol of peace, balance, harmony and calmness. 2015 is also an “8” year in Feng Shui, which means there’s a lot of wealth to be made this year for most in both their personal and professional lives.
The Chinese New Year doesn’t officially begin until February 19th this year, but that shouldn’t keep us from getting prepared right now!
2015, like any other year, will not be the same for everyone. Just look at your friends and family. Some had a great 2014, while it may have been awful for others. We need to break it down by when you were born – the more precise, the more descriptive the fortune.
Here is general snapshot of 2015 for each of the Chinese Zodiac signs. Please note that I can provide more detail if you give me your accurate birth date and time. If you are interested, please learn more about a Birth Date Numerology Analysis. You will get a month-by-month breakdown of your year specific to you.
These Chinese Zodiac forecasts are good little guidelines to see how you should be presenting yourself in 2015 and how you should arrange your home to make sure you are boosting the energy you need and protecting the areas that needs protecting, like the Health Area of your home.
Don’t know your zodiac sign? No problem. Just click here to find out your Chinese Zodiac Sign.
- Year of the Rat: You should watch out for anything you will regret or be blamed for. Ensure you are doing everything right in your Fame & Reputation Area.
- Year of the Ox: You should be cautious of any confrontations. The Year of the Sheep and Year of the Ox naturally have jealous energy towards each other, so this year may seem a little confrontational to you. Boost your Helpful People Corner.
- Year of the Tiger: You should really keep a close eye on your health and finances. Make sure you don’t have any plumbing leaks and check on your Health Area and Prosperity Corner.
- Year of the Rabbit: This is a great year for you! It is the perfect time to make job changes and begin business ventures you have always dreamed of. Just make sure you do what you need to do in your Career Area. Before making any significant moves, find out which months are best for you with a Birth Date Numerology Analysis.
- Year of the Dragon: You should take extra care in decisions you would like to make this year. Make sure that all the T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted. Use the appropriate areas of the Feng Shui Bagua to maximize your goals.
- Year of the Snake: You should be able to overcome all obstacles you confront and become very successful. Travel is in the forecast this year. You need to keep a close eye on your finances so they don’t get out of control. Make sure that your Helpful People & Travel Area of your house is in good order. Also make sure you quickly resolve any plumbing leaks.
- Year of the Horse: You can make your dreams come true this year, especially in love and in your career. You will get the recognition you deserve. Make sure that your Fame & Reputation Area is in good order. It wouldn’t hurt to look at your Love Corner and Career Area, while you’re at it.
- Year of the Sheep: This is your year, but you should keep a close watch on your health. Use your mind more than being physically active to solve problems. Boost that Health Area of your home.
- Year of the Monkey: You should have positive outcome in nearly all aspects in life: career promotions, love and stable finances. To really get the most out of your year, make sure everything is in order in your Career Area, Love Corner, and Money Area.
- Year of the Rooster: You need to keep singular focus on the goal you want to reach. You can get a bit distracted this year with a lot of changes coming your way. Just remember to keep focus on what you really want. Use the appropriate area of the Feng Shui Bagua to maximize your goal.
- Year of the Dog: You will be driven by your family’s and loved ones’ happiness more than your career. Take a look at your Family Area for some tips on how to maximize your efforts.
- Year of the Pig: You will have a happy and stable year. Go ahead with your business or life plans you have been planning, but make sure to double-check your health. Ground yourself by making improvements to your Career Area and Health Area first. Before making any significant moves, find out which months are best for you with a Birth Date Numerology Analysis.
Use these Chinese Zodiac forecasts as a guideline to make sure that your home has good Feng Shui to support the energy it needs to boost your energy or protect your energy.
Next Steps
Again, if you want a month-by-month detailed analysis of 2015 based on your birth date and time, please learn more about a Birth Date Numerology Analysis. This is especially important if you are looking to make big changes this year.
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