Quote from: Laura
There are also two big beams across the ceiling that are odd and seem to "cut" the energy.
What I've learned about beams in the ceiling is that they act as something that "cuts", so that if you are standing, seating or lying underneath them, they will cut the energy flow directly over the area they stand above. They are often associated with headaches, which is interesting considering Ark's reactions.
Whether this "cutting" action is real or not, I can't say, but it may be worth experimenting with a false ceiling that covers up the beams?
The other important thing about beams in Feng Shui is that they are directly over your head or body. Meaning that subconsciously there is always the potential of them falling on you. This in itself does not induce total relaxation. As it is always in the back of your mind whether they are totally secure or not doesn't matter.
Sorry I don't have a solution other than to physically check their steadfastness, though I am sure they are, psychologically the check may help, even buttressing them in some fashion - again to allay the subconscious. After that the best thing may be to paint them (I hate painting natural wood, so maybe dressing them i some way) to match the colour of the ceiling, so that they 'merge' rather than 'protrude'. Also you can put a canopy over the bed - fairly thick material, for warmth, darkness and security aka a four poster. May help with the psychomanterium or whatever it is called.
Laura, with all the books you have and reading you get though I cannot believe you have no room for bedside tables :O Then again don't bring work into the bedroom! :D
I agree they also cut the energy. I don't think that a false ceiling will do the trick as you already know they - the beams - are there. Also there is no way of moving the bed so that they are not 'there'.
Having the bed in the middle of the room also does not promote security as we seem to need to be next to 'stable' things for security and so being in the middle of the room would 'feel' like floating, ungrounded, unstable.
Also a North orientation is always better or as near as possible. Luckily I had 3 rooms to choose from to get this. even if it was the smallest!
I don't know the orientation of your room but maybe having the bed, if possible aligning with the longitudinal aspect of the beams may also be better. Even if you have to put wardrobes and other high/solid type furniture behind the headboard (so that you can still get access to the cupboards aka a mini dressing room behind the bed) in order to get the feeling of solidity/ security/safety subconsciously. I would also, if possible put blanket chests or similar at the foot of the bed - again for the feeling of solidity/grounding etc.
FWIW it must feel like you are sleeping on a magic carpet! Can't fault that for the results it has brought.
I don't know whether the bedroom is big enough to do this = but just thinking out loud.
Either way it is not an ideal sleeping environment for the Elders of our School! Amazed you still achieve the incredible output that you do!