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How To Identify Your Weaknesses and Transform Them Into Strengths<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The four elements feature heavily in every ancient culture around the world. <\/span>Our ancestors had a profound understanding of how the symbolic elements of air, earth, water and fire affect emotions and characteristics and enriched their mythologies with deep meaning. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The four elements have a significant influence on our conscious mind. Ultimately what you manifest in the physical world can be attributed to a characteristic of earth, air, fire and water. Symbolically the four elements represent patterns of energy that transform life and by understanding their influences can be used as a tool for self-development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you learn how to work with the elements, you will have more power over your emotions, thoughts and actions \u2013 the magical triangle of manifestation. You will be able to determine how your mastery of each element is progressing by the way you react to specific events in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ancient Greeks believed the four elements created all matter. Even today, they form the cornerstone of modern philosophy, science and medicine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four elements are therefore used in ritual magic<\/span><\/a> which draws inspiration from ancient traditions. However, they can be put to better use as a self-development tool.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our primordial ancestors knew the four elements exist in the temperament of mankind and have to be brought into balance in order to function mentally, physically and spiritually. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By mastering the four elements to transform your strengths into weaknesses, your will manifest the things you want from life and will be at peace with yourself and everyone around you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do the Four Elements Influence?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Control of your emotions comes from within. When you learn to obey the laws of nature from the inside, the astral plane, they manifest on the outside, the physical plane. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four elements manifest on the physical plane and influence you in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • earth represents animal instincts\/grounding\/foundation
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  • water represents emotion\/intuition\/going with the flow of life
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  • air represents intellect\/mental intention\/connection to life force
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  • fire represents willpower\/inner strength\/transformation through action
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    The nature of the four elements impact on your emotions in ways that correspond to their physical nature:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fire = anger\/passion<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Water = sadness\/joy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Air = fear\/love <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Earth = depression\/vitality<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During the course of your life, you will face ordeals, all of which are tests that need to be overcome by the Self gaining control over ego. Each time you encounter an ordeal, repressed emotions sink deeper into the subconscious and manifest physically as thoughts and emotions which often compel actions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To overcome your ordeals successfully, you need to be aware of your ego and let go of any negative emotion. If you allow your emotions to get the better of you, ordeals in the future become harder to overcome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Master the Four Elements <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Air<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We need air to breathe. Without it, we would not exist. It is the element that most influences your mind and has the quality of movement, something that is not fixed and solid, but flexible and constantly moving. Air is the balance between fire and water and enables the mind to liberate the bonds of earth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Ordeals of air are dealt with through intellect. Whatever intellectual obstacles you encounter, try to think of positive outcomes rather than fear the worst. Your thoughts create reality.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For example, if you do not want to go out one evening, but think your friend will be upset so you go out of guilt, you will probably not have a good time and wish you had not gone. But would your friend really be upset with you, or is that a perception you created from your own thoughts?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Air obstacles typically challenge your perception and by thinking negatively makes you feel insecure, anti-social and fickle. To overcome these concerns, you need to balance air with the element of fire to be self-respecting and courageous enough to say no and risk disappointing your friend.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Working with the Element of Air <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The best way to work with air is through breathing. This is achieved with maximum potential through meditation or some form of physical exercise. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Should you need to invoke the power of air to develop a characteristic or emotion, use yogic breathing techniques. Take in deep breaths and breathe all the way out, squeezing the air out of your lungs. This is known as diaphragm breathing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whilst meditating, it is to your advantage if you are able to visualise. Imagine you are a bird, a condor or eagle are most prominent in ancient cultures. Imagine flying over mountains, valleys and rivers or somewhere close to your home or a place you enjoy to go on holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you master the element of air you will be able to write articulately and speak eloquently in front of any audience regardless of size. You will be able to speak comfortably in public and hold the attention of the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fire <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The element of fire most relates to your temperament and influences fiery emotions such as anger and passion. Fire is the fuel that powers your energy to give you drive, courage and ambition. For the purposes of self-development, fire is one of the key elements to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Arguably the most dangerous of the elements, fire governs your impulses and if allowed to get out of control is devastatingly ruinous. But fire also gives you the willpower to achieve your goals so should not be stamped out too suddenly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    You can balance your fiery temper by using the prowess of your intellect found in the element of air and the characteristics associated with water. Calm yourself down by taking deep breaths. It helps you think more clearly. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Learn to work with fire-based emotions and you can use it to develop inner-strength. Think of your internal fire as the flame of a hob cooker or campfire you can use to transform something raw and potentially dangerous into something wonderful and delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ordeals of fire with which you have to overcome relate to being wronged, criticised or persecuted, events that provoke anger. But fire can also burn your ego and by accepting the reality of a situation with care means you have mastered fire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Working With the Element of Fire<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Fire has trance-like qualities and watching the dance of flames can help you calm body and mind. Learn how to build a fire and become one with the movement of the flames. You could even try creating a power dance in your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At home burn incense and relax your mind. Stop the internal chatter. If you meditate and can self-induce a trance-like state all the better. Imagine the flame within burning away all negativity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Element of Water<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Water is fluid and adaptable and dictates your ability to manage any given situation. This is often referred to as going with the flow. In ancient China, the element of water was said to be the Chi energy that flows through your body, and is helped through exercises such as Tai Chi and yoga. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whereas fire and air relate to thoughts and emotions, the element of water tests your ability to be fluid and adaptable in any given situation. We are confronted with circumstances on a daily basis, some of which are new experiences that present a challenge\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ..and in many situations, you need to adopt the Bruce Lee philosophy of \u201cBe water my friend!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n