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The Clutter Inside Your Office File Cabinets Could Have An Unconscious Connection

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Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

Define clutter…

“a collection of things lying about or stored away in mass.”

Clutter is a buzzword, introduced through the principles of feng shui back in the 1990's. Why is this topic so important to address? According to feng shui, clutter can impact us on various levels, not just with physical presence.

 

Depending on the type of clutter you have in your office, and depending on where that clutter is located in accordance with your Ba-gua Map Layout, your clutter could offer insight into your unconscious connections. This meaning, the hidden treasures you keep inside your office drawers (notes, letters, files, little objects, etc) could help shine light on why you may be experiencing certain thoughts, habits and/or interactions with others (let that be perceived as positive or negative).  

 

I have a client in Los Angeles, California named Steve, who's intention is to improve communication with his clients and office colleagues. Steve told me for years he kept old files of real estate deals that went "dead" inside his office file cabinets. After observing the placement of these files in connection to the life sections they resided in and viewing the organizational system, his story aligned with his intention. His fame (reputation), wealth (finances), family (unity and support), and knowledge (self-cultivation) life sections were home to "dead files." 

 

 

What do you think this could mean symbolically, energetically and literally in feng shui? If you thought stagnant or stuck energy due to the "dead" files, your on target!

 

Steve agreed to mindfully go through the files in his office drawers, carefully selecting which files have no business being there and which to keep. By doing this, he opens up the potential for building stronger relationships with existing and new clients. He is literally and energetically making room. 

 

Naturally, there are more components to this story and suggestions, yet at the surface level from a feng shui perspective, this is one of the first steps Steve could take to help reopen a better energy flow. 

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Laura Cerrano is a second-generation Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Expert. As a full-time Feng Shui consultant, Laura provides bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, commercial, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies and healing faculties. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. She has been featured in highly respected publications and TV networks such as Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," PBS, CBC Television, BBC Radio and The New York Times. 

 

Comments(19)

Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Laura

De cluttering are file is a start move.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 02, 2016 10:26 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Laura.  I could definitely use some de-cluttering energy around both my office and home.

Mar 02, 2016 07:50 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Such an interesting post Laura. I have not spent enough time eliminating clutter in my office. I will this weekend!

Mar 03, 2016 10:34 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Laura

OK I'm in the process of declutting my home office.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 04, 2016 12:14 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Laura, I ditch the dead files as quickly as I can, at least from my personal file drawers.  I've always felt sort of intuitively that they weren't doing my business any good. 

Mar 05, 2016 11:14 AM
Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I am a declutter person.  When something is not used or needed I get rid of it.  I like everything neat.

Mar 05, 2016 09:15 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I do not like a lot of clutter.  My dead files get put away and even if the client gets started again, the old file stays away

Mar 05, 2016 09:45 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Laura!  I included this post in today's Last Week's Favorites.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Mar 06, 2016 01:54 AM
Laura Cerrano

Thank you so much Pat!!

Mar 10, 2016 12:38 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

OK, Laura, you've prompted me - I need to look inside my file cabinets and do a major purge. Just thinking about that is exciting!

Mar 06, 2016 01:54 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Laura Cerrano What a treat meeting you today, having you on my radio show, talking about Feng Shui and then spending time with you at lunch. You are beautiful, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Mom would be so proud of you. I know I am.

Mar 06, 2016 07:41 AM
Laura Cerrano

It was wonderful meeting you as well Margaret, thank you for your time and generosity. She is proud of both of us. :) 

Mar 10, 2016 12:39 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Laura

This certainly raises some questions in my mind about some of my files. I think I needed this inspiration!

Jeff

Mar 06, 2016 08:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Laura- you are spot on with this one.  Even if tucked away in a file cabinet, they weigh heavily on our ability to be productive. 

Mar 06, 2016 09:21 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Laura Cerrano interesting connection between the files, clutters and clients. And sounds so true.

Mar 06, 2016 01:59 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Interesting. I just cleaned up and shredded a bunch of dead files and I did feel better afterwards but had no idea it could be linked to a flow of energy.

Mar 06, 2016 07:16 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

you really get my thinkings some days Laura Cerrano!  Not too many  can do that!

Mar 06, 2016 08:40 PM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I recently dumped some files, so used to computers than paper now. 

Mar 07, 2016 11:20 AM
Julie A. Black
KAUAI DREAMS REALTY Kauai Real Property Specialist - Kapaa, HI
CLHMS, CRS, GRI, Realtor, Broker

I always feel so much better after I dump old files. It's like this is no longer in my life.  Out with the old and in with the new.

Mar 08, 2016 04:10 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We store our "dead" files in the basement. Is that bad?

Mar 08, 2016 07:22 AM
Laura Cerrano

At least they are not in the main area where you are conducting the foudation of your work. You can store them for practical reasons while keeping them organziend. 

Mar 10, 2016 12:41 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I'm going to get into my old files right away. You've given me the inspiration I need to tackle this project. Thank you Laura Cerrano !!

Mar 08, 2016 09:09 AM