Australian Federal Pollie, Joe Hockey has one in his office even naming his favourite fish, ‘Big Kim’ and Tom Cruise sent one as a gift for Jennifer Lopez’s twins. Not sure about that but as the nursery is themed Pacific, I suppose I’ll let him get away with it. Indoor office aquariums are all the rage.
The point is getting close to nature in the office can take many creative and enjoyable forms. Working in cupboards with no elements of nature suurounding employees causes stress, anxiety and is un-natural.
And it’s not a new philosophy, according to the ancient art of Feng Shiu used by thousands of business people around the globe, aquariums help create balance between our lives and the environment, helping to restore harmony with our natural world. Fish keeping as it is known can energise your office with living colour and is beneficial in reducing stress. Here’s a few Feng Shui tips to get you started:
•Clean, flowing, well-lit water with fish is the ultimate way of transforming bad energy
•Black fish represent protection -- very handy to stave off the evil eye from your colleagues or loved ones. Goldfish are “baby dragons” in feng shui and considered very lucky.
•The Chinese word for fish, “yu”, is the same as the word for success.
•If fish are placed in the office or home, it is believed good fortune will follow.
•An aquarium on the left hand side of your front door (as you face it from inside) encourages good ‘chi’, the energy force that flows throughout the Universe.
•So if you have a business reception area for visitors that is the ideal position. Three fish symbolise “yang” energy. The best combination is two goldfish (representing good luck and energy) and one black fish (representing protection).
Your can hire a aquarium for your business from TPR GROUP. All aquariums are wall mounted, so take up very little space. They are installed for you and fully maintained. And reasonably priced too starting as little as $30.00 per week. Available through TPR GROUP.
