Elemendid: vesi

WATER💧The life force of nature goes underground in the winter, resting and replenishing its reserves so that it can shoot forth with all the vitality that the spring growth requires. Trees and plants go dormant, but they do not die. Ice forms over ponds and rivers, but the water below the frozen surface does not stop circulating, the fish do not stop swimming and breathing. It is a time to journey inward, to get back in touch with who we are at our innermost being. 

The organs associated with Water are the Bladder and the Kidney. While the Bladder acts as the reservoir, the Kidney is in charge of our strength, power and energy resources. When the energy in the Water element is balanced, it flows freely. We have the capacity to circumvent obstacles and adapt to our constantly changing environment. Think of the river weaving and churning around the rocks in its bed, abiding by the boundaries provided by its banks. That is the flow that we seek for ourselves. 

Healthy Water provides us with inner wisdom, courage and will. It gives us the ability to balance our caution with courage. Our fear is kept in balance. The inner calmness of Water can be tapped if we go deep within ourselves and plumb the mysteries we find there. Water also has restorative powers. It comprises our reserves, but we can only draw on those stores if we have taken the time to replenish them. Water can also be chaotic and destructive. Flooding and heavy rains can cause extreme damage. Alternately, when it stops flowing, we have drought and stagnation. 

When our resources have been depleted, we may lack the will to persevere, which stifles our ambition and desire. Imbalances in our Water element can drown us in fear and a sense of hopelessness, creating paranoia or paralysis. We may simply stop moving because we are frozen by our fears. Needing to feel safe and control our boundaries may lead us to see only the worst-case scenarios, not allowing us to take a leap of faith. Water is the source of all life. It provides us with the strength and force to carry out our lives. We must take the time to nurture and replenish our stores so that we will have the ability to bring our creations to life.

Allikas: NewEarth Mama