Healing Your Emotions: Discover your five element type and change your life
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Angela Hicks. Healing Your Emotions: Discover your five element type and change your life
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Contents
AUTHORS’ NOTE
INTRODUCTION. WHY WE WROTE THIS BOOK AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM IT
About This Book
How This Book Came About
Chapter 1
CHINESE MEDICINE AND DISEASE
THE FIVE ELEMENT ‘TYPES’
WHAT ARE THE FIVE ELEMENTS?
HOW DO THE FIVE ELEMENT ASSOCIATIONS CONNECT?
HOW DID THE CHINESE USE THE FIVE ELEMENT THEORY?
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE FIVE ELEMENT TYPES
FINDING OUR FIVE ELEMENT TYPE
FINDING THE UNDERLYING CAUSE
THE ORGANS AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS
HOW DID OUR ELEMENTAL IMBALANCE ORIGINATE?
OUR ELEMENTAL IMBALANCE AND OUR EMOTIONS IN OUR EARLY LIFE
THE ORGANS AND THE EMOTIONS
CORE MOTIVATORS – EACH PERSON HAS A BIG ONE
WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE EMOTIONAL CAPACITIES OF EACH ELEMENT?
WHAT EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES DOES A CONSTITUTIONALLY WEAK ELEMENT LEAD TO?
WHAT HAS BEING HEALTHY GOT TO DO WITH OUR CONSTITUTIONAL IMBALANCE?
IS A TYPE ALWAYS BASED IN WEAKNESS?
WHAT IS AN EMOTION?
HOW DO WE KNOW SOMEONE IS ANGRY?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEELING ANGRY AND BEING AN ANGRY PERSON?
HOW DO EMOTIONS CAUSE DISEASE?
SO, AGAIN, WHAT IS AN EMOTION?
THE REST OF THE BOOK
HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR TYPE
I Relate to Many of the Elements as I Read This Book. What Should I Do?
Help, I Can’t Decide Between Two Types
I Think I Know my Type But I’d Also Like to do Some of the Exercises for the Other Types
Notes
Chapter 2
DELIA IS A WOOD TYPE
THE WOOD ELEMENT IN NATURE
THE BACKGROUND TO WOOD IN CHINESE MEDICINE. Introduction
The Organs of the Wood Element
The Liver and Gall Bladder and its Mental-Spiritual Aspect
Our Smoothly Flowing Qi
Storing the Blood
Observable Signs of a Wood Type
Posture, Gestures and Facial Expression
THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE WOOD ELEMENT
Rules, Structures and Boundaries
Flexible Boundaries and Assertiveness
EMOTIONS WE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE ABILITY IS IMPAIRED
Frustration and Anger
Ambivalence and Indecision
Recognizing the Emotion of a Wood Type in Everyday life
BIG ISSUES AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR THE WOOD TYPE
RESPONSES TO THE BIG ISSUES
Organizing, Structuring and Getting Things Right
Rebelling Against the Rules
Seeking Justice
Indirectness
Not Planning or Wanting Anything
A FAMOUS WOOD TYPE — CHRISTABEL PANKHURST6
Chapter 3
INTRODUCTION
USING THE EXERCISES
THE EXERCISES FOR WOOD TYPES
EXERCISE 1 — FOCUSING. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 2 — THE OTHER’S POINT OF VIEW. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 3 — THE OBJECTIVE POINT OF VIEW. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 4 — FINDING WHAT I REALLY WANT. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 5 — FORGIVENESS2. Introduction
EXERCISE 5a — PROTECTING OURSELVES. Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 5b — UNDERSTANDING THE OTHER PERSON. Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 5c — ENACTING FORGIVENESS. Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 6 — BEATING CUSHIONS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR THE LIVER. Purpose
Process
Chapter 4
NADINE IS A FIRE TYPE
THE FIRE ELEMENT IN NATURE
THE BACKGROUND TO FIRE IN CHINESE MEDICINE. Introduction
The Organs of the Fire Element
The Heart and the Heart Protector
The Mental-Spiritual aspect of the Heart
The Small Intestines and Triple Burner
Observable Signs of a Fire Type
Postures, Gestures and Facial Expression
THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE FIRE ELEMENT
A Fire Type and Relationships
Becoming Close to Others
Opening up our Heart Protectors
EMOTIONS WE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE ABILITY IS IMPAIRED
Feeling Miserable and Vulnerable
Fluctuating Emotions
Feeling Muddled
Recognizing the Emotion of a Fire Type in Everyday Life
BIG ISSUES AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR THE FIRE TYPE
RESPONSES TO THE BIG ISSUES
Being Cheerful
Clowning and Performing
Opening up Inappropriately
Becoming Isolated
Closely Relating
A FAMOUS FIRE TYPE — MARILYN MONROE6
Chapter 5
INTRODUCTION
USING THE EXERCISES
THE EXERCISES FOR FIRE TYPES
EXERCISE 1 — DISCOVERING YOU ARE LOVABLE. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 2 — BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE1. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 3 — ENTERING AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 4 — IN A RELATIONSHIP, ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT! Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 5 — RESOLVING OUR FEELINGS OF SHAME. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 6 — TAKING PLEASURE FROM THE WORLD. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 7 — RELEASING SAD FEELINGS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 8 — THE INNER SMILE. Purpose
Process
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR THE HEART. Purpose
Process
Chapter 6
MARTINE IS AN EARTH TYPE
THE EARTH ELEMENT IN NATURE
THE BACKGROUND TO EARTH IN CHINESE MEDICINE. Introduction
The Organs of the Earth Element
The Stomach
The Spleen
The Mental-Spiritual Aspect of Earth
Observable signs of an Earth type
Posture, Gestures and Facial Expression
THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE EARTH ELEMENT
Taking in Support and Nourishment
Giving Support and Nourishment
EMOTIONS WE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE ABILITY IS IMPAIRED
Cravings for Support, Sympathy and Understanding
Struggling to Assimilate
Worry and Over-Thinking
Assessing the Earth Type’s Sympathy
BIG ISSUES AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR THE EARTH TYPE
RESPONSES TO THE BIG ISSUES
Mothering and Caring
Not Asking But Expecting
Expressing Needs a Lot
Searching for a Centre
Homemaking
A FAMOUS EARTH TYPE — DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES
Chapter 7
INTRODUCTION
USING THE EXERCISES
THE EXERCISES FOR EARTH TYPES
EXERCISE 1 POINTS OF VIEW — OBJECTIVE, OTHER AND SELF. General introduction
EXERCISE 1a — THE OBJECTIVE POINT OF VIEW. Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 1b — EXPERIENCING ANOTHER PERSON’S POINT OF VIEW. Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 1c — MY OWN POINT OF VIEW. Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 2 — CREATING A BALANCED POINT OF VIEW. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 3 — THE PEOPLE I CARE FOR. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 4 — DISSOLVING YOUR WORRIES. Introduction
Purpose
Process
QIGONG EXERCISES FOR EARTH TYPES. Introduction
Purpose
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR REACHING HEAVEN AND EARTH. Process
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR GROUNDING OURSELVES. Process
Chapter 8
JOAN IS A METAL TYPE
THE METAL ELEMENT IN NATURE
THE BACKGROUND TO METAL IN CHINESE MEDICINE. Introduction
The Lung
The Lung and Defensive Qi
The Mental-Spiritual Aspect of the Lungs
The Large Intestine
Observable Signs of a Metal Type
Posture, Gestures and Facial Expression
THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE METAL ELEMENT
Qi and Heaven
Receiving Richness and Quality
Receiving Acknowledgement and Recognition
EMOTIONS WE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE ABILITY IS IMPAIRED
Bereft, Grief-Stricken, Incomplete or Inadequate
Not Recognized or Misunderstood
Recognizing the Emotion of a Metal Type in Everyday Life
BIG ISSUES AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR THE METAL TYPE
He or she might:
RESPONSES TO THE BIG ISSUES
Distancing and Protecting
Doing Well and Doing More
Resignation and Cynicism
Seeking Quality
Relating to the Father
A FAMOUS METAL TYPE — RICHARD FEYNMAN4
Chapter 9
INTRODUCTION
USING THE EXERCISES
THE EXERCISES FOR METAL TYPES
EXERCISE 1 — GIVING GIFTS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 2 — RECEIVING GIFTS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 3 — EDUCATING OTHERS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 4 — CHECKING OUT MY STANDARDS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 5 — DEALING WITH LOSS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR MOVING ENERGY THROUGH THE CHEST. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
QIGONG EXERCISE FOR BREATHING FULLY. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Chapter 10
FRANK IS A WATER TYPE
THE WATER ELEMENT IN NATURE
THE BACKGROUND TO WATER IN CHINESE MEDICINE. Introduction
The Kidneys
The Mental-Spiritual Aspect of Water
The Bladder
Observable Signs of a Water Type
Posture, Gestures and Facial Expression
THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE WATER ELEMENT
Assessing Risks
Protecting Ourselves Appropriately
EMOTIONS WE EXPERIENCE WHEN THE ABILITY IS IMPAIRED
Anxiety and Panic
Paralysis
Fear, Apprehension and Dread
Phobias
Recognizing the Emotion of a Water Type in Everyday life
BIG ISSUES AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR THE WATER TYPE
RESPONSES TO THE BIG ISSUES
Taking Risks
Anticipating Risks
Questioning
Fearing the Worst
Reassuring Others
A FAMOUS WATER TYPE — PRESIDENT JOHN F KENNEDY7
Chapter 11
INTRODUCTION
USING THE EXERCISES
THE EXERCISES FOR WATER TYPES
EXERCISE 1 — DISSOCIATING FROM OUR FEARS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 2 — TRANSFORMING OUR FEAR. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 3 — RECLAIMING OUR LOST SENSATIONS OF FEAR. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
EXERCISE 4 — REASSURING OURSELVES. Introduction
Purpose
Process
EXERCISE 5 — DEALING WITH ONE-OFF FEARS AND PHOBIAS. Introduction
Purpose
Process
QIGONG DRAGON SWIMMING EXERCISE2. Introduction
Purpose
Process
QIGONG EXERCISE — THE HULA HOOP3. Introduction
Purpose
Process
Matters Arising
Chapter 12
INTRODUCTION
USING THE QUESTIONNAIRE
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
QUESTIONNAIRE
Appendix
NOTES. Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
BIBLIOGRAPHY. Books on Chinese Medicine and Chinese Language
Books Relating to the Exercises or Emotions
Books Relating to Qigong
Biographies
USEFUL ADDRESSES
UK. Acupuncture
Qigong
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Specialist Books on Chinese Medicine
Australia. Acupuncture
Qigong
New Zealand. Acupuncture
Qigong
USA. Acupuncture
Qigong
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Specialist books on Chinese medicine
CANADA. Acupuncture
Qigong
About the Authors
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Observable signs of an Earth type
Posture, Gestures and Facial Expression
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