I Tried Hiding a Fu Lu Talisman in My Zoom Background – Here’s What Happened
As a remote worker, my home office vibes have been… chaotic. Between my cat’s Zoom cameos and a neighbor’s endless DIY projects, I needed a spiritual reset. Enter the custom Fu Lu talisman – a Taoist energy seal I decided to hide everywhere from my phone case to my Zoom screen. Here’s my wild (and weirdly effective) 7-day experiment.
Day 1: The Villain Hitting Fu Lu Experiment
I ordered a Custom "Villain Hitting" Fu Lu – a fiery red talisman with a Taoist "打小人" (dǎ xiǎo rén) symbol designed to "hammer away" toxic colleagues. For maximum petty power, I requested my nemesis’ initials be encoded in the seal (let’s call him… Dave from Accounting).
The Setup:
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Slid the Fu Lu behind my phone case, screen facing out.
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Whispered the activation mantra: “天地无极，小人退散!” (By cosmic law, villains disperse!)
4:32 PM:
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Dave accidentally forwarded a snarky email about our boss to… the boss. Cue public apology in Slack.
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Meanwhile, I received unexpected praise for a 6-month-old report buried in Google Drive.
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Bonus Chaos: The office coffee machine Dave hogged daily… malfunctioned. Pure poetry.
Day 3: Fu Lu Goes Digital
Inspired, I scanned the Fu Lu and set it as my Zoom background during a cross-department meeting.
What Happened:
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A usually combative colleague said, “I actually agree with you.”
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My WiFi, notorious for dying mid-call, stayed flawless.
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Downside: My team asked where I got the “cool geometric wallpaper.” Cue nervous laughter.
Day 5: Desk Ninja Mode
I framed the Fu Lu and hung it behind my monitor, disguising it as “motivational art.”
Observed Effects:
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Finished a project 2 days early (while binge-watching Netflix).
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My plants – previously on life support – sprouted new leaves.
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Cat Interaction: The furball started napping under my desk. Energy shift or sunbeam? Unclear.
3 Ways to Hide Your Fu Lu Like a Pro
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Phone Case Vault: Tuck it behind photos or cards.
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Zoom Illusion: Use as a virtual background or prop on your bookshelf.
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Desktop Decoy: Frame it as “abstract art” with a cheeky title.
FAQ: Remote Work Mysticism
Q: Can I use a Fu Lu for job hunting?
A: Yes! Choose the Career Growth Fu Lu and slip it into your resume folder.
Q: Isn’t scanning a Fu Lu disrespectful?
A: Taoist masters confirm digital copies retain energy if created with intent. Phew.