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A healthy [[life]] depends on synchronization of [[mind]] and [[body]]. The [[body]] also needs to be balanced. In [[traditional]] Eastern [[medicine]], the [[body]] is said to be composed of [[five elements]]: [[earth]], [[water]], [[fire]], [[air]], and [[space]]. If the [[elements]] of the [[body]] are unbalanced, we can have problems that affect not only the [[body]], but also the state of our minds.The [[earth element]] represents the bones and flesh of the [[body]]. The [[water element]] is the fluids in the [[body]]. [[Fire]] is the [[element]] that controls digestion. The [[air]] [[element]] is related to the [[energy]] of circulation—of the blood, oxygen, and nervous system. And you need the [[space]] [[element]] within the [[body]] for the simple [[reason]] that otherwise everything would be smashed. | A healthy [[life]] depends on synchronization of [[mind]] and [[body]]. The [[body]] also needs to be balanced. In [[traditional]] Eastern [[medicine]], the [[body]] is said to be composed of [[five elements]]: [[earth]], [[water]], [[fire]], [[air]], and [[space]]. If the [[elements]] of the [[body]] are unbalanced, we can have problems that affect not only the [[body]], but also the state of our minds.The [[earth element]] represents the bones and flesh of the [[body]]. The [[water element]] is the fluids in the [[body]]. [[Fire]] is the [[element]] that controls digestion. The [[air]] [[element]] is related to the [[energy]] of circulation—of the blood, oxygen, and nervous system. And you need the [[space]] [[element]] within the [[body]] for the simple [[reason]] that otherwise everything would be smashed. | ||
| − | These [[elements]] also have an [[emotional]] component. The [[space]] [[element]] is related to the [[sense]] of [[spaciousness]]. An imbalance of [[space]] will leave us [[feeling]] cramped and constrained in our [[thinking]]. The [[air]] [[element]] is associated with the [[mind]] and [[mental]] functioning. When the [[air]] [[element]] is imbalanced, you may [[feel]] flighty or exceedingly nervous; when the [[air]] is balanced your [[mind]] is curious and flexible, and you are able to [[grasp]] new ideas and ways of [[thinking]]. An imbalance of the [[fire element]] can lead to impulsive “hotheaded” {{Wiki|behavior}}. A healthy [[fire element]] strengthens your willpower and enables you | + | These [[elements]] also have an [[emotional]] component. The [[space]] [[element]] is related to the [[sense]] of [[spaciousness]]. An imbalance of [[space]] will leave us [[feeling]] cramped and constrained in our [[thinking]]. The [[air]] [[element]] is associated with the [[mind]] and [[mental]] functioning. When the [[air]] [[element]] is imbalanced, you may [[feel]] flighty or exceedingly nervous; when the [[air]] is balanced your [[mind]] is curious and flexible, and you are able to [[grasp]] new ideas and ways of [[thinking]]. An imbalance of the [[fire element]] can lead to impulsive “hotheaded” {{Wiki|behavior}}. A healthy [[fire element]] strengthens your willpower and enables you to feel [[passionate]] and inspired in your efforts. A healthy [[water element]] helps to [[calm]] your [[emotions]]; otherwise you may [[feel]] overly sensitive or [[emotionally]] turbulent. |
| − | And a healthy [[earth element]] allows you | + | And a healthy [[earth element]] allows you to feel grounded.In the [[Tara]] practice of [[healing]] the [[elements]], we learn to [[visualize]] and work with the energies that affect the [[balance]] of these [[elements]]. In this practice, we [[visualize]] colored [[light]] streaming forth from [[Tara]] and renewing each of our [[elements]] with the [[essence]] of inexhaustible [[vitality]]. We associate a golden [[light]] with the [[earth element]]. A white, opalescent [[light]] is associated with the [[water element]]. The [[fire element]] is red-orange, like the [[glow]] of molten [[metal]]. The [[air]] [[element]] is {{Wiki|emerald}} green, and the [[space]] [[element]] is {{Wiki|sapphire}} [[blue]]. We [[visualize]] these colors streaming forth from [[Tara]]. The [[light]] of each [[element]] extends to the outermost reaches of the [[universe]] and collects the [[essence]] of each [[element]]. Then we [[visualize]] this [[light]] and similarly colored liquid completely filling our [[bodies]] and fully rejuvenating each of our [[elements]] in turn. |
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Revision as of 09:44, 12 September 2013
A healthy life depends on synchronization of mind and body. The body also needs to be balanced. In traditional Eastern medicine, the body is said to be composed of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. If the elements of the body are unbalanced, we can have problems that affect not only the body, but also the state of our minds.The earth element represents the bones and flesh of the body. The water element is the fluids in the body. Fire is the element that controls digestion. The air element is related to the energy of circulation—of the blood, oxygen, and nervous system. And you need the space element within the body for the simple reason that otherwise everything would be smashed.
These elements also have an emotional component. The space element is related to the sense of spaciousness. An imbalance of space will leave us feeling cramped and constrained in our thinking. The air element is associated with the mind and mental functioning. When the air element is imbalanced, you may feel flighty or exceedingly nervous; when the air is balanced your mind is curious and flexible, and you are able to grasp new ideas and ways of thinking. An imbalance of the fire element can lead to impulsive “hotheaded” behavior. A healthy fire element strengthens your willpower and enables you to feel passionate and inspired in your efforts. A healthy water element helps to calm your emotions; otherwise you may feel overly sensitive or emotionally turbulent.
And a healthy earth element allows you to feel grounded.In the Tara practice of healing the elements, we learn to visualize and work with the energies that affect the balance of these elements. In this practice, we visualize colored light streaming forth from Tara and renewing each of our elements with the essence of inexhaustible vitality. We associate a golden light with the earth element. A white, opalescent light is associated with the water element. The fire element is red-orange, like the glow of molten metal. The air element is emerald green, and the space element is sapphire blue. We visualize these colors streaming forth from Tara. The light of each element extends to the outermost reaches of the universe and collects the essence of each element. Then we visualize this light and similarly colored liquid completely filling our bodies and fully rejuvenating each of our elements in turn.
