Desk under stairs

[myfs_157146]

Hello, I live in a duplex apartment and the only place where I can put the computer and the desk is under the stairs. Since we moved here (one year ago) my husband and I have had many problems at work, I got a feng shui book and see that this location is bad for your workspace, but the book doesn't give any tip to solve my problem.Could you advice me how can I cure the feng shui in this area?? The desk is wood white painted and is oriented to the east, behind it is the living room and we have 4 windows (west), the staircase is straight, natural wood and it has only treads, no risers. Thank you very much in advance for your help.

[Cecil Lee]

These are some considerations:
1. What you mentioned belonged to a category known as: Common sense.
2. Many so called Feng Shui concepts has it's roots under common sense.
3. If one has read many of the past postings in this forum or use the SEARCH feature in this forum and type: Common sense; one can read about them.
4. Why Common sense?
4.1. Pure and simple.
4.1.1. Especially in your photo; the staircase is an open one.
4.1.2. And just take 1 situation: If you need to clean or even "wet" the staircase, but forgot to cover or temporarily remove the items (below it) e.g. water may damage the stairs
AND/OR
4.1.3. Some people of all races, may not be in favour of someone walking up or down the stairs. To us most Chinese (I believe other races, also do...feel the same), we don't like someone walking so openly above us. It is akin somewhat to e.g. a humiliated person who has to crawl between the legs of a women : which is considered extremelybad luck... (Especially if the woman is having her period)
AND/OR
4.1.4. In an open staircase, if a lady was wearing a skirt; from the position where the computer seat is could or might look at the colour of the undies...
5. It is because of such things, that EVEN in the context of or in the name of Feng Shui; it is considered inauspicious.
6. In past forum messages, I have also mentioned that before one place the "blame upon Feng Shui"; give a thought to see IF, by any chance, it has more to do with COMMON SENSE.
7. Given that one may better understand the situation: since it is based on PURE COMMON SENSE, tell me, what CURE is there for it?
7.1. A cure? then, do remember not to do all the things mentioned under 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 (if any).
7.1. It is just that perhaps the author of THAT book mimic others and /or did not look at it from a pure common sense perspective.
8. Thus, if one purely try to pin this blame to Feng Shui; then at least it should come under the category: " Shapes and Forms Feng Shui ".
8.1. In a common sense situation: Either you sit there or you don't. That's about it. "Still not happy? then move. That's all. Plain and simple. Again, "what cure can there be to applease one's common sense"
8.2. In another Feng Shui concept, let's hope that your current sitting position is NICE-TO face a good direction.

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On 4/3/2013 7:09:04 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello, I live in a duplex
apartment and the only
place where I can put the
computer and the desk is under
the stairs. Since we moved
here (one year ago) my husband
and I have had many problems
at work, I got a feng shui
book and see that this
location is bad for your
workspace, but the book
doesn't give any tip to solve
my problem.Could you advice me
how can I cure the feng shui
in this area?? The desk is
wood white painted and is
oriented to the east, behind
it is the living room and we
have 4 windows (west), the
staircase is straight, natural
wood and it has only treads,
no risers. Thank you very much
in advance for your
help.

[Cecil Lee]

From now on, I hope that most of us, could, put on our thinking caps and pause for a moment....... http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=32277&new=?pagewanted=all Is the issue (If any) originated from common sense? You will be surprised! How common it is ... based on pure common sense and not something mysterious in the name of Feng Shui...

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On 4/4/2013 4:32:05 AM, Anonymous wrote:
These are some considerations:1.
What you mentioned belonged to a
category known as: Common sense.2.
Many so called Feng Shui concepts has
it's roots under common sense.3. If one
has read many of the past postings in
this forum or use the SEARCH feature in
this forum and type: Common sense; one
can read about them.4. Why Common
sense?4.1. Pure and simple.4.1.1.
Especially in your photo; the staircase
is an open one. 4.1.2. And just take 1
situation: If you need to clean or even
"wet" the staircase, but forgot to cover
or temporarily remove the items (below
it) e.g. water may damage the
stairsAND/OR4.1.3. Some people of all
races, may not be in favour of someone
walking up or down the stairs. To us
most Chinese (I believe other races,
also do...feel the same), we don't like
someone walking so openly above us. It
is akin somewhat to e.g. a humiliated
person who has to crawl between the legs
of a women : which is considered
extremelybad luck... (Especially
if the woman is having her
period)AND/OR4.1.4. In an open
staircase, if a lady was wearing a
skirt; from the position where the
computer seat is could or might look at
the colour of the undies...5. It is
because of such things, that EVEN in the
context of or in the name of Feng Shui;
it is considered inauspicious.6. In past
forum messages, I have also mentioned
that before one place the "blame upon
Feng Shui"; give a thought to see IF, by
any chance, it has more to do with
COMMON SENSE.7. Given that one may
better understand the situation: since
it is based on PURE COMMON SENSE, tell
me, what CURE is there for it? 7.1. A
cure? then, do remember not to do all
the things mentioned under 4.1.2 and
4.1.3 (if any).7.1. It is just that
perhaps the author of THAT book mimic
others and /or did not look at it from a
pure common sense perspective.8. Thus,
if one purely try to pin this blame to
Feng Shui; then at least it should come
under the category: " Shapes and Forms
Feng Shui ". 8.1. In a common sense
situation: Either you sit there or you
don't. That's about it. "Still not
happy? then move. That's all. Plain and
simple. Again, "what cure can there be
to applease one's common sense"8.2. In
another Feng Shui concept, let's hope
that your current sitting position is
NICE-TO face a good direction.On
4/3/2013 7:09:04 PM, Ines Coenraad
wrote:
Hello, I live in a duplex
apartment and the only
place where I can put the
computer and the desk is under
the stairs. Since we moved
here
(one year ago) my husband
and I have
had many problems
at work, I got a
feng shui
book and see that this
location is bad for your
workspace, but the book
doesn't
give any tip to solve
my
problem.Could you advice me
how can
I cure the feng shui
in this area??
The desk is
wood white painted and
is
oriented to the east, behind
it is the living room and we
have 4 windows (west), the
staircase is straight, natural
wood and it has only treads,
no
risers. Thank you very much
in
advance for your
help.

[Cecil Lee]

1. In fact, if one tries to think further, there are even more compelling reasons under common sense.
2. However, do take note that like insurance companies; they would weigh the risks (if any) before either accepting a client and/or ascertaining the costs for the insurance.
3. For example; TOUCH WOOD; this often does not occur frequently, but sadly, it is still a possibility:-
3.1 Based on common sense, the staircase firstly is a means to get from upper to lower floor and vice versa.
3.2 In the highly remote possibility of a fire breaking out e.g. short-circuit of any of the equipment (PC and it's ancillary equipments) that are just below the stairs or their transformer or power supply; this "escape" route is no longer available.
3.3 In many studies, for example; again; in an air-plane accident; many die more from toxic smoke inhalation than from the fire itself. Thus an open stairs... and one can figure it out.
4. Thus, it is why most of the time, many prefer leaving the area below the staircase e.g. a cool or even dark area especially if it is a store room to store "simple" things. And not e.g. keep petrol or a bit far fetch ... having a stove or other appliances below the staircase.
5. Again, I like to emphasise that "you stay there, we don't". Thus, it is up to the individuals to weigh their own risks (IF ANY). To take whatever precautions; based on common sense to make it as safe as possible.
5.1. For example, a workstation that is e.g. boxed up where even if any water or liquid may spill from the stairs, the pc equipment has e.g. a roofing.
5.2. To make sure that the workstation area is not cluttered with too much paper. And do not over load the power plug at this location and even others with too many appliances.
5.3. If possible, don't charge the phone conveniently at that workstation. As there are known cases of defective batteries.. and even some iphones had ever got their batteries running too hot... and even in recent years; several Japanese PC companies like Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic had used e.g. defective batteries from sources like Sanyo. Where the batteries because of some impurities had been known to get extremely hot and cause fire.
6. Again, apologies, I am not, here to frighten you or anyone else. Touch Wood!

[Cecil Lee]

In my opinion, personally, if I am in your shoes; and given the limited space within the duplex home; I would (weigh the risks - if any) and also do the same as what you have done in the photo.
The only extra thing I would do is to mount a (reasonable quality smoke detector). Some of the better quality ones come in a 12V battery. And to tell one that it is working fine, every few seconds, it wouldblink a red led light.As an added precaution.
For problems at work; and if you are trying to apply Feng Shui, then other than the above considerations:
1. Compass School Feng Shui (Comprises both Para 1.1. and 1.2)
1.1. Eight House or 4 Good/Bad
1.1.1 You have to find out the person's best facing direction(s).
1.1.2 It is considered NICE-to sit facing one's favourable direction(s) and equally nice sitting in a GOOD SECTOR.
1.1.3 It is considered BOTH NICE-to sit facing one's good direction as well as NICE-to sit in a good sector. Of course if one has the luxury of choosing such a location.
1.1.4 Some work from an office; some work from home. Some work in-between home and office. But, if one does work in a office; often it is at least 8 hours a day; then the Feng Shui of that home has to be considered.
1.1.5 Given that it is impractical to change homes; things like "how suitable this home is to us" or if the home is too compact, may not be possible to re-arrange e.g. the bed-head position etc.... This area is likely "closed" and unable to do anything about it.
1.2. Flying Star Feng Shui
1.2.1. If you are trying to apply Feng Shui, then this is one of the concepts that one need to use in order to find out problems etc....
2. There is another area e.g. Ba Zi Feng Shui: which in simple layman terms: one of the idea is to harmonize the personal colours found from this analysis.

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On 4/4/2013 5:27:14 AM, Anonymous wrote:
1. In fact, if one tries to
think further, there are even
more compelling reasons under
common sense.2. However, do
take note that like insurance
companies; they would weigh
the risks (if any) before
either accepting a client
and/or ascertaining the costs
for the insurance.3. For
example; TOUCH WOOD; this
often does not occur
frequently, but sadly, it is
still a possibility:-3.1 Based
on common sense, the staircase
firstly is a means to get from
upper to lower floor and vice
versa. 3.2 In the highly
remote possibility of a fire
breaking out e.g.
short-circuit of any of the
equipment (PC and it's
ancillary equipments) that are
just below the stairs or their
transformer or power supply;
this "escape" route is no
longer available.3.3 In many
studies, for example; again;
in an air-plane accident; many
die more from toxic smoke
inhalation than from the fire
itself. Thus an open stairs...
and one can figure it out.4.
Thus, it is why most of the
time, many prefer leaving the
area below the staircase e.g.
a cool or even dark area
especially if it is a store
room to store "simple" things.
And not e.g. keep petrol or a
bit far fetch ... having a
stove or other appliances
below the staircase.5. Again,
I like to emphasise that "you
stay there, we don't". Thus,
it is up to the individuals to
weigh their own risks (IF
ANY). To take whatever
precautions; based on common
sense to make it as safe as
possible. 5.1. For example, a
workstation that is e.g. boxed
up where even if any water or
liquid may spill from the
stairs, the pc equipment has
e.g. a roofing. 5.2. To make
sure that the workstation area
is not cluttered with too much
paper. And do not over load
the power plug at this
location and even others with
too many appliances.5.3. If
possible, don't charge the
phone conveniently at that
workstation. As there are
known cases of defective
batteries.. and even some
iphones had ever got their
batteries running too hot...
and even in recent years;
several Japanese PC companies
like Sony, Toshiba and
Panasonic had used e.g.
defective batteries from
sources like Sanyo. Where the
batteries because of some
impurities had been known to
get extremely hot and cause
fire.6. Again, apologies, I am
not, here to frighten you or
anyone else. Touch Wood!

[Cecil Lee]

You wrote: "Since we moved here (one year ago) my husband and I have had many problems at work"

Often, if one does not work from home or equally have an office away from home; then one may have to look at the Feng Shui of both locations.
If, you feel that ever since you moved in to this new home and feel that most of your problems at work is a result of this; then, if one were to DIY using Feng Shui, can start looking at the home (first).
However, it is not as simple as "pinning" or placing the entire blame on just the placement of the current workstation.
In fact, if one were to truly try to apply Feng Shui concepts; it has to be as shown or highlighted in YELLOW in the sample attachment.
What I mean is that majority of the boxes highlighted in YELLOW would be the concepts or tools used in Feng Shui to troubleshoot your issues (if any).

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On 4/3/2013 7:09:04 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello, I live in a duplex
apartment and the only
place where I can put the
computer and the desk is under
the stairs. Since we moved
here (one year ago) my husband
and I have had many problems
at work, I got a feng shui
book and see that this
location is bad for your
workspace, but the book
doesn't give any tip to solve
my problem.Could you advice me
how can I cure the feng shui
in this area?? The desk is
wood white painted and is
oriented to the east, behind
it is the living room and we
have 4 windows (west), the
staircase is straight, natural
wood and it has only treads,
no risers. Thank you very much
in advance for your
help.