Opening up our Heart Protectors
Emotions we experience when the ability is impaired
Feeling Miserable and Vulnerable
The importance of our emotional ties
The benefits of happiness and laughter
Recognizing the Emotion of a Fire Type in Everyday Life
Big Issues and unanswered questions for the Fire type
How would you know your friend is a Fire type?
Virtues and vices of a Fire type
A famous Fire type – Marilyn Monroe
Chapter 5. EXERCISES FOR FIRE TYPES
Exercise 1 – Discovering you are lovable
Exercise 2 – Building relationships with the people in your life
Exercise 3 – Entering an intimate relationship
Exercise 4 – In a relationship, ask for what you want!
Exercise 5 – Resolving our feelings of shame
Exercise 6 – Taking pleasure from the world
Exercise 7 – Releasing sad feelings
Chapter 6. THE EARTH TYPE – NOURISHING OURSELVES
The background to Earth in Chinese medicine
The Organs of the Earth Element
The Mental-Spiritual Aspect of Earth
These symptoms may arise when the Stomach and Spleen are weak or obstructed
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
The power of emotional support
Assessing the Earth type’s sympathy
Big Issues and unanswered questions for the Earth type
How would you know your friend is an Earth type?
Virtues and vices of an Earth type