By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer
We all need a little good fortune and flow in our lives. Learn how to Feng Shui your dorm and intentionally bring in that good energy with organization and room placement.
Feng Shui is “an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance in a way that will bring peace and prosperity,” according to National Geographic.
This phrase translates to “the way of wind and water” and is derived from early Taoism which is “Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing noninterference with the course of natural events.”
So, how exactly does one implement this philosophy of organization in a tiny dorm room? The basis is the intentionality of space and eliminating clutter.
Minimalism
Feng Shui states that it’s important for “chi” to flow freely in a dorm room, which begins with minimizing clutter. This includes little things like laundry, stacks of textbooks, trash and overflowing closets.
“Chi” is essentially the energy in a room and translates to “breath” in Chinese. It creates the energy within us and in our spaces.
This is especially important when living in a small space like a dorm, where it’s easy for things to become crowded. Quarterly cleaning can help create a clutter-free space.
Bed Placement
An essential part of Feng Shui is the direction of objects in your room and the ability for energy to flow freely through them. Never have your bed placed so that your feet are facing the door.
In Feng Shui the position a desk faces is very important and dictates the energy that flows around it. If you want to invite growth and new beginnings, face your desk at an angle. This position creates unique and inviting energy that can challenge a person out of their comfort zone.
Your desk should also be as far away from the door as possible, as this promotes power. Keeping black onyx stones and live plants on your desk also promotes good luck and energy and ultimately helps the desk’s flow. So, follow feng shui to let your creativity flow this semester.
