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Move Your Bed, Change Your (LOVE) Life!
In the ancient tradition of feng-shui, bed placement is a
vital component. Where and what you sleep on is as
important as your bedroom itself in respect to your overall
health, well-being and yes…even your love life!
Just in case February left you without a Valentine, I
thought it would be the perfect time to address the
importance of the bedroom and offer you a few basic tips to
“heat things up!” Some helpful hints:
DO:
• Place your bed in a manner that you can see the bedroom
door
• Have a stable headboard
• Purchase a new mattress when moving in with a new partner
DON’T
• Have your feet “going out the door” this is known as
“corpse position.” Really, need I say more?
• Place your bed directly under a window
• Hang heavy artwork over the head of your bed
• Place the bed directly in front of a mirror
There are many factors that play a roll in relationships
and personal well being. Your body restores itself during
sleep, so anything that inhibits your sleep, should NOT be
in your bedroom. I know many of you are cringing at the
thought of not having the TV or computer by the bed- but
really, these items should be outside of the bedroom and if
they MUST stay, be sure the TV is in an armoire that can be
closed and the computer is covered at night. Rest and
intimacy should be the only functions of your bedroom.
Now, on to romance and inviting love into your life… First,
clean your bedroom, remove the clutter, remove everything
from under your bed, take family photo’s out of the room
(gramma does not need to see what goes on in your bedroom!)
Color has a profound effect on our psyche. Your bedroom
should be decorated in soft, rather than intense hues. Pink
is the color of love, red is the color of passion. Do not
however paint your bedroom red- too much intensity can lead
to anger and aggressive behavior. Add a red sheet or pillow
cases to spice things up a bit. Be conscious if you tend to
‘run hot’ body temperature wise, red sheets may add to this
condition. With color, a little goes a long way.
If you are hoping to find that special someone, set the
stage by “pairing” items in your room. For a balanced
relationship, you should have a nightstand by each side of
the bed, each with a lamp, a stable headboard will invite a
feeling of stability and support, (whereas a bookshelf or
very heavy headboard may cause you to wake feeling “foggy”
or not clear headed and can even contribute to headaches.)
Place fresh flowers by the bed, a bud-vase with two flowers
(red roses are perfect).
Always make feng-shui adjustments with intention. Visualize
and silently state that you welcome deeper love into your
space as you take action. By making conscious changes in
your space, you are inviting fresh perspective and energy
and maybe even a mate!
Dana K. Race is a REALTOR ® with Century 21 Horizon in
Kensington. She has been a feng-shui practitioner with “ask
Dana” since 1996.
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