Shamanic Aesthetics in Cubicle Design.

•  It is important to have your space set up the right way to promote the flow of energy and to avoid its stagnation. I wrote elsewhere (Feng Shui in the Workspace) about some of the possibilities when orientating yourself in your office or cubicle. In this post I would like to touch on some other of the principles that can assist in making your space more comfortable as well as aesthetically pleasing to you and your visitors alike. 

   

  

  
  First of all, I think its a good idea to be able to see your space from the what I call a "3rd point of reference" - in other words not from the human eye, but from the perspective of the spirit - an impersonal force that very subtly pervades matter. To make it a little but easier for everyone - choose a point above your cubicle, about 3-4 feet above perhaps a little bit to the northwest close your eyes and imagine that you are looking from there - how's the arrangement? Are you content with it? Mine has too much random paper lying around that I will have to clean up;). With the closed eyes you can also feel different heat and color patterns that you may not necessarily see simply by looking. In any case I think its a good experience to try to sense that sort of environment and its repercussions on your work day.
  
  What is a perfect space? It is a space that's perfect for your energetic configuration, In other words its an extension of yourself and in a larger sense your luminous sphere  - an energy reality that serves as a sort of a matrix for your body. Although most people probably don't think about that very often on a daily bases, but ultimately we are the sole creators of what's around us, an the material is no exception i.e. objects made out of plastic, wood or metal are intimately connected to our heart chakra by the invisible lines:.
  
  I see a small fan - I placed it there. I turned it to the right for clockwise wind tunneling to disperse any stagnation. I see a Sensei's photo on my left to remind me of my determination. I hung a precious hamsa - gift from an Israeli brother to remind me of our unity if not in body at least in spirit.
  
  Continuing in this style of inner talk I become conscious of a great will and volition that comes into situating objects and placing small things. Of course, there are circumstances that may seem outside of my will, such as the day light that needs to be reinstalled - but its up to me to make the right people aware of it. I send out the message to the Verse and I know that it will be reinstalled today.
  
  Sounds are no less important. If your usual Sound is Silence, perhaps it is time to have something more intricate and more mood setting. My choice for a morning music is the great Bill Evans or Dexter Gordon, but in some cases it may be a rock tune, or an ambient track to set the right mood that goes well with my morning coffee. I am a total sucker for a comfy environment and will go at great lengths to make sure that its according to my liking. That I advise to others too, as people often times look at their office space simply for its utility. In other words " I am here only for 8 hours - once I am gone I would like to forget all this as fast as I can". However 8 hours a day is a lot of time not only in terms of productivity but also in terms of the life in general so I think it is only natural to make the space around you as perfect as possible. And yes I am not afraid of that word as the perfection is not being a perfectionist but coming as close as possible to that great dream of yours, something that made you come to this space in the first place. Start fulfilling your dream today and don't hesitate to ask an advice from that great Spirit which is also your Higher Self - the Self that has already accomplished what it has been set to do. The Dreamer of the Dream.