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A Feng Shui Perspective Of Plants In the Workplace
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In Feng Shui, there are five elements. These five elements nourish, weaken or destroy each other in cycles of nature. A balanced environment has a representation of all the five elements. This goes for the office too. One element however is especially important to the office environment and that is the Wood element. Wood is considered the beginning of new life. Just as spring brings new plants and new life, wood is the originator of the five elemental cycle. Here are some reasons why adding plants to an office can help the overall Feng Shui of the environment
1. The dominant element in many workplaces is Metal which can be found in file cabinets, computers, machines, and white and metallic colors. This is not the ideal balanced environment. By adding plants to these spaces, we are weakening the metal element by balancing it with the wood element.
2. Plants are Feng Shui remedies to soften harsh corners. In Feng Shui we use a rather dramatic term called “Poison Arrow”. This is any harsh corner or pointed object. For example, a filing cabinet may have a corner aimed at the door or a person which creates negative chi (energy). This can be cured by placing a plant in front of the corner or you can place a plant with vines atop of the filing cabinet and let the vines flow over the corners,
3. They can be a focal point or camouflage a bad view. If the only view out of the window is garbage cans or a brick wall it is advisable to use plants to beautify the view.
4. Plants and flowers are great for creating privacy in seating areas. The art of creating interior landscapes is called interiorscapes. This is a functional and aesthetically pleasing way of using plants to create an environment where people feel more at ease, more productive, valued and even healthier.
5. Plants provide health benefits. They can help by cleaning a host of potentially dangerous pollutants/ toxins from indoor air. All of those veneer and laminate bookcases, Formica desks, glued-down carpets, and PVC-filled computers, printers, and fax machines are releasing VOC’s (volatile organic compounds)
6. Live Plants create balance by adding vital life chi. There is a hierarchy when it comes to plants and that is Real, Silk, Plastic and last is dried plants. Never use dry or dead plants; silk is fine for areas that do not get light and need a wood cure but live plants are best due to their yang vitality.
7. The Jade plant, Silver Crown (Cotyledon undulata), Money Plant (Philodendron scandens), and of course Bamboo are all favorable plants. However bonsai, cacti or other spiky plants should be avoided.
8. Plants and flowers represent Wood cures which can enhance the quality of your health, support your wealth potential and grow your business reputation.
The real value of bringing plants to the workplace is that in a world that keeps us indoors far too long, bringing a bit of nature inside keeps us connected with Mother Earth and our larger sacred garden.
Author's Bio
Tabitha Miller M.A. is a certified Feng Shui consultant and a graduate of the Feng Shui Research Center. You can get more tips and sign up for the Chi Spot © which is a free Feng Shui newsletter at her website www.tabithamiller.com
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