ATTENTION ALL POETS, ARTISTS, WRITERS, & CLOWNS . . . Be more creative and have more fun by enhancing the Children’s area of the Bagua! This area relates not only to our progeny, but also to creativity, the inner child, and our ability to play and have fun.
This area is influenced by the Metal element and, therefore, one of the concerns is boundaries. Boundaries are essential for all of our creations—each poem has a beginning and an end. A story that is too long becomes tedious. A painting is limited by the borders and the medium used by the artist. Children do best when they are clear about the house rules and consequences for not following them. Also, having a supportive place to do creative work supports our personal and creative boundaries. *To locate the Children’s area on your property, see note at the end of this newsletter.
In general, having a Children’s area that is clean, free of obstacles, clutter free, and which abounds with positive symbols of creativity will support and encourage creativity and your ability to express the childlike qualities of joy, fun and play.
Young children usually flourish when their bedroom is located in this area. Other members of the household usually find that their creativity is also inspired by this placement. This is the result of the natural enthusiasm and vibrant ch’i that a child living in this area will have on the entire household.
However, teenagers, living in the same space may cause too much excitement and drama in your creative life—especially if focus is a problem for you. This is because teenagers are in a constant state of transition and developing a strong sense of individuality and passion for life. This is good for everyone in moderate amounts. However, some family members may thrive on this energy while others might find it too disruptive and chaotic. If this is the case for you, balance the Children’s area of your writing nook or home office (if you have one) and your bedroom by placing symbols of your particular form of creativity in these areas.
The kitchen in Feng Shui represents the heart of the home and is considered extremely powerful. When the Children’s area is here, prominently place a strong symbol of your creative project in the kitchen. This location can be especially good if you aspire to be a great cook or do anything creative related to food.
When the Children’s area is located in your den, family room, or living room, encourage the development of your creative projects by insuring that symbols of your creative interests outweigh the symbols of family life.
Since the Feng Shui rule is that the bedroom is for sleep and romance, the Children’s area in your Bedroom is not especially good for furthering your creative projects. You may find yourself staying awake at night coming up with all kinds of wonderful new creative insights and projects but feel too tired during the day to actually bring them into being. This is particularly bad if you also do your creative work there and/or your creative tools are in that space. Whenever possible find a way to screen your creative activities from view while you’re in bed—and, better yet, if possible, find another space to do your creative work.
Creativity can go down the drain in a bathroom. Unless you have had your drains “sealed” by a Feng Shui consultant, make it an absolute rule to close drains and toilet lids. This will assist the ch’I to flow harmoniously and to stay in your space.
When the Children’s area is located in a closet, garage, or any other place ideal for storage, it’s especially important to insure that it is orderly. Otherwise, producing creative results will be difficult. You will be surprised at how quickly clearing and cleaning out these areas will dissolve creative blocks.
The best location for creative activities is in a Children’s area that is dedicated to your creative pursuits and one where you are able to keep all your creative tools.
May you be
blessed with abundant creative energy, joy & fun!
Suzanne
* To locate your Children’s area, stand at your architectural front door. Imagine a horizontal line extending in front of your front door to the sides of your home. Then extend the lines up perpendicularly from the sides and across the back. You will then have a rectangle or square that you will divide into nine equal squares. The middle square on the right side facing in toward the property is the Children’s Area. If you have confusing missing areas or extensions, consider having a professional consultation.