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      <image:caption>THE WOOD ELEMENT Season: Spring Odor: Scorched   Developmental Stage: Birth Emotion: Anger Environmental Factor: Wind Direction: East Color: Green Time of day: 11pm-3am    Sound: Shout                Acupuncture channels: Liver and Gallbladder         Gifts: Anger → Benevolence Dependence → Identity Frustration → Creativity    It is from the Wood element that we gain our ability to make long term plans and then define the steps that it will take to get these plans accomplished. When this element is out of balance, it often shows up when something unexpected hinders the carrying out of our plan, or our vision of 'the way things should be'. The emotions that arise from an imbalance in Wood are frustration and anger. If the Wood element is healthy, when a roadblock shows up you are able to stay calm, maintain clear focus on the end goal or vision, and be flexible with the details of how to get there. For example, you are at work and your computer crashes. You were in the middle of a project and you immediately tense up, feeling frustration tighten all your muscles. If Wood is in a state of health, the next step is not to bang your fist on the table and insult your computer. It is to stop, take a deep breath, and release your muscles. Perhaps stretch, and allow yourself to take a moment to pause and regroup. Then think of ways to complete the project if the deadline is near, or perhaps allow this as time to take a step back and think about the big picture of your project and whether it's going in the direction you want. If you do have a near deadline, perhaps you brainstorm about how to continue working on a different computer. Maybe you could complete the day working from home, a nice benefit to what could be seen as a difficult situation. As you can see from this example, the Wood element's strengths include clarity of mind in the realm of problem solving, as well as flexibility. There is also an aspect of creativity to healthy Wood, which is at times needed to get past an obstacle to reach the goal.  Another aspect of how the Wood element manifests in a person is on the spectrum from confidence to timidity, the ability to stand up for oneself in life. When Wood is strong, you have a clear vision for yourself in the world and you stand tall and have confidence. You can envision who you are and where you're going, and this comes across clearly in your interactions with other people. Your voice is strong, and you speak clearly and with good enunciation about your vision. If Wood is out of balance, you may not have clarity of vision or confidence and show up as timid, not wanting to raise your voice, not able to stand strong and present to others who you are in the world. Not to say that everything is clearly laid out about life all the time, but healthy Wood allows you to have a vision of yourself and where you're going that carries you through any periods where things seem to not be going as planned. To know yourself and have a vision of who you are and what you stand for is a manifestation of healthy Wood in the Five Element system.  Here is a list of physical manifestations and correspondences associated with the Wood element: On the physical level, the wood element corresponds with the sinews and joints, eyes, liver, gallbladder, and symptoms that show up on the sides of the body. For example, one sided headaches are a common manifestation of a Wood imbalance. On a mental level, the wood element corresponds with planning, organization, decision making, direction, coordination, emotional expression, flexibility, and the ability to undergo transformation and change. On the level of the spirit, the wood element corresponds with vision, self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and completion.  Click here to read more on The Season of Wood from the Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE WATER ELEMENT Season: Winter Odor: Putrid  Developmental Stage: Storage  Emotion: Fear  Environmental factor: Cold Direction: North Color: Blue/Black    Time of day: 3pm-7pm    Sound: Groan Acupuncture channels: Bladder &amp; Kidney Gifts: Fear →  Wisdom Meaninglessness → Faith When healthy, the strengths of water include courage and resourcefulness, as well as skill and ability.  These gifts help you to be prepared for anything life can throw at you. One common symptom of an imbalance in the Water element is fear or anxiety; the feeling of not being prepared for what life may bring. In health, one may have passing thoughts of things that could go wrong, but these are immediately transformed through consideration of how one would get through whatever terrible situation might arise. For example, driving in icy road conditions you might suddenly think of the frightening image of the car sliding on the ice. In health, the Water element aspect of your self would create reassurance by imagining the correct way to handle the situation; taking your feet off the pedals, steering calmly until the slide ended, then gently pressing on the gas once again and continuing your trip. When Water is out of balance, though, these imaginings of scary situations are more frequent and are not let go of so easily. The thoughts of what you would do don't arise, you simply are left with the anxiety of the imagining and it leaves you stressed as you go through your day. It is easy to see how bringing the Water element back to health really allows life to be lived more fully in the present, more calmly, and with more peace.  Another aspect of the Water element is involved in the way we set boundaries for ourselves. In health, we keep track of our own resources, spending our energy wisely and knowing when to stop and replenish. One possible sign of imbalance is ignoring signs that it is time to rest. For example, instead of taking a break when tired in the afternoon, one might be tempted to drink a cup of coffee and push through. The healthy way to add to our reserves of energy is through drinking water, eating nourishing food, correct breathing, and rest or sleep. Not paying attention to our boundaries tends to show up in various telltale symptoms correlated with the Water element on a physical level, such as knee or low back pain. We live in a culture where we are taught to value pushing our boundaries, doing the most we possibly can with our time. But the wisdom of the Five Elements says that slowing down, nurturing a balance between movement and rest, and fostering 'being' equally with 'doing' will bolster our health, extend our lives, and allow us to live more fully in each moment. Here is a list of physical manifestations and correspondences associated with the Water element: On a physical level, the Water element corresponds with the back, knees, ears, head hair, bones, teeth, kidneys, bladder, and with fertility. On the mental level, water corresponds with cleverness, persistence, setting limits for oneself, risk taking, intelligence, trust, faith, and the ability to overcome obstacles. On the level of the spirit, water corresponds with resourcefulness, courage, will, power, stillness, calm, and reassurance. Click here to read more on The Season of Water from the Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE WATER ELEMENT Season: Winter Odor: Putrid  Developmental Stage: Storage  Emotion: Fear  Environmental factor: Cold Direction: North Color: Blue/Black    Time of day: 3pm-7pm    Sound: Groan Acupuncture channels: Bladder &amp; Kidney Gifts: Fear →  Wisdom Meaninglessness → Faith When healthy, the strengths of water include courage and resourcefulness, as well as skill and ability.  These gifts help you to be prepared for anything life can throw at you. One common symptom of an imbalance in the Water element is fear or anxiety; the feeling of not being prepared for what life may bring. In health, one may have passing thoughts of things that could go wrong, but these are immediately transformed through consideration of how one would get through whatever terrible situation might arise. For example, driving in icy road conditions you might suddenly think of the frightening image of the car sliding on the ice. In health, the Water element aspect of your self would create reassurance by imagining the correct way to handle the situation; taking your feet off the pedals, steering calmly until the slide ended, then gently pressing on the gas once again and continuing your trip. When Water is out of balance, though, these imaginings of scary situations are more frequent and are not let go of so easily. The thoughts of what you would do don't arise, you simply are left with the anxiety of the imagining and it leaves you stressed as you go through your day. It is easy to see how bringing the Water element back to health really allows life to be lived more fully in the present, more calmly, and with more peace.  Another aspect of the Water element is involved in the way we set boundaries for ourselves. In health, we keep track of our own resources, spending our energy wisely and knowing when to stop and replenish. One possible sign of imbalance is ignoring signs that it is time to rest. For example, instead of taking a break when tired in the afternoon, one might be tempted to drink a cup of coffee and push through. The healthy way to add to our reserves of energy is through drinking water, eating nourishing food, correct breathing, and rest or sleep. Not paying attention to our boundaries tends to show up in various telltale symptoms correlated with the Water element on a physical level, such as knee or low back pain. We live in a culture where we are taught to value pushing our boundaries, doing the most we possibly can with our time. But the wisdom of the Five Elements says that slowing down, nurturing a balance between movement and rest, and fostering 'being' equally with 'doing' will bolster our health, extend our lives, and allow us to live more fully in each moment. Here is a list of physical manifestations and correspondences associated with the Water element: On a physical level, the Water element corresponds with the back, knees, ears, head hair, bones, teeth, kidneys, bladder, and with fertility. On the mental level, water corresponds with cleverness, persistence, setting limits for oneself, risk taking, intelligence, trust, faith, and the ability to overcome obstacles. On the level of the spirit, water corresponds with resourcefulness, courage, will, power, stillness, calm, and reassurance. Click here to read more on The Season of Water from the Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE WOOD ELEMENT Season: Spring Odor: Scorched   Developmental Stage: Birth Emotion: Anger Environmental Factor: Wind Direction: East Color: Green Time of day: 11pm-3am    Sound: Shout                Acupuncture channels: Liver and Gallbladder         Gifts: Anger → Benevolence Dependence → Identity Frustration → Creativity    It is from the Wood element that we gain our ability to make long term plans and then define the steps that it will take to get these plans accomplished. When this element is out of balance, it often shows up when something unexpected hinders the carrying out of our plan, or our vision of 'the way things should be'. The emotions that arise from an imbalance in Wood are frustration and anger. If the Wood element is healthy, when a roadblock shows up you are able to stay calm, maintain clear focus on the end goal or vision, and be flexible with the details of how to get there. For example, you are at work and your computer crashes. You were in the middle of a project and you immediately tense up, feeling frustration tighten all your muscles. If Wood is in a state of health, the next step is not to bang your fist on the table and insult your computer. It is to stop, take a deep breath, and release your muscles. Perhaps stretch, and allow yourself to take a moment to pause and regroup. Then think of ways to complete the project if the deadline is near, or perhaps allow this as time to take a step back and think about the big picture of your project and whether it's going in the direction you want. If you do have a near deadline, perhaps you brainstorm about how to continue working on a different computer. Maybe you could complete the day working from home, a nice benefit to what could be seen as a difficult situation. As you can see from this example, the Wood element's strengths include clarity of mind in the realm of problem solving, as well as flexibility. There is also an aspect of creativity to healthy Wood, which is at times needed to get past an obstacle to reach the goal.  Another aspect of how the Wood element manifests in a person is on the spectrum from confidence to timidity, the ability to stand up for oneself in life. When Wood is strong, you have a clear vision for yourself in the world and you stand tall and have confidence. You can envision who you are and where you're going, and this comes across clearly in your interactions with other people. Your voice is strong, and you speak clearly and with good enunciation about your vision. If Wood is out of balance, you may not have clarity of vision or confidence and show up as timid, not wanting to raise your voice, not able to stand strong and present to others who you are in the world. Not to say that everything is clearly laid out about life all the time, but healthy Wood allows you to have a vision of yourself and where you're going that carries you through any periods where things seem to not be going as planned. To know yourself and have a vision of who you are and what you stand for is a manifestation of healthy Wood in the Five Element system.  Here is a list of physical manifestations and correspondences associated with the Wood element: On the physical level, the wood element corresponds with the sinews and joints, eyes, liver, gallbladder, and symptoms that show up on the sides of the body. For example, one sided headaches are a common manifestation of a Wood imbalance. On a mental level, the wood element corresponds with planning, organization, decision making, direction, coordination, emotional expression, flexibility, and the ability to undergo transformation and change. On the level of the spirit, the wood element corresponds with vision, self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and completion.  Click here to read more on The Season of Wood from the Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture.</image:caption>
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