The Lungs and Large Intestine are associated with the Metal Element.
When Metal is balance, these organs support your immunity, digestion, and circulation (all the blood vessels lead to the Lungs). Emotionally, a balanced Metal Element enhances attributes of dignity, integrity, and high self-esteem. You will learn the healing sounds for both the physical and emotional healing of the Lung System.
Metal symbolizes refinement, letting go, and expansion. Metal is associated with the western direction, the color white, and the spirit animal the white tiger. The organs associated with metal are the lungs and large intestine. Imagine a white, clean energy of the west entering your lungs and large intestine. Let go of what no longer serves you and embody the upright integrity of the metal element.
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- List the organ system associated with the Metal element
- List the balanced and imbalanced emotional states of the lungs
- List the main task of emotional healing for the lungs
- Make the physical and emotional healing sound associated with the metal element
Questions
1. Were you able to make any connections between the health state of your lungs and any grief or sadness you might be holding onto?
2. Is it easy or challenging for you to believe in the mind/body connection between the emotions of sorrow and lung health? If there is a barrier to trusting in this connection, are you willing to let go of the doubt and still work on the sounds?
3. Which of the following Metal element mindsets seems most important for you to develop now: dignity, integrity, or high self-esteem? Why?