Metal Resources

In early Autumn, we reach the apex of life’s manifest glory. In late Autumn, the extravagance of Autumn’s early pageant yields inevitably to a spare landscape, revealing the essential and eternal structures beneath life’s extravagant outward displays. Autumn is the time of reckoning: What really matters to us? Through loss of what we value, our value system is revealed; through the inability of all our philosophies to answer the question, “Why?” we are left face to face with the mystery.

The gift of Metal is letting go of outward display in favor of cultivation of inner space and solitude, because it is in our solitude that we commune directly with Heaven’s Breath.  Solitude is not loneliness; it is the communion of the self with our own inner landscape and our own inner rhythms–particularly the rhythm of our own breath as it find its natural accord with the rhythm of the Heavens.

Live classes with Thea Elijah are an opportunity to explore, experience, interact, and engage. Our learning style is what the Chinese call Gan Dong, “the transmission of knowledge that takes place only when the heart is moved.” Check back during Metal season to find upcoming workshops listed here.

At Perennial Medicine, we are creating self-guided, online CEU experiences that are enjoyable and genuinely rich in content. Courses include articles, audio, and video selections that have been crafted to engage your heart, your mind, and your clinical healership. All courses are approved by NCCAOM and are also accepted by the Florida board.

Unless marked FREE, access to these resources requires a Five Element Archive Membership.

Mai Men Dong Tang (6 MP3s, 38:29)
FREE – Mai Men Dong Tang Videos (2 videos, 26:30)
Xie Bai San: Defender of the Sacred (4 MP3s, 54:28)
Zhe Bei Mu Fritillaria: Heaven Entering a Small Personal Space (MP3, 10:15; PDF, 4pp)

The above resources are a sample of the Spirit of the Herbs: Metal content for archive subscribers. The complete Spirit of the Herbs: Metal material includes 87 MP3s (10 hours of audio), and 2 pdfs with 39 pages of notes.

Would you like to get a daily reminder about autumn, with suggestions for simple exercises and practices that can help you receive the clarity and strength of Metal more fully?

Starting October 1st, you can begin to receive 30 days’ worth of Metal integration emails, bringing you thoughts, images, and reminders of how to immerse in the energy of autumn and receive its benefits most fully. This one-month subscription will support participants in integrating Metal practices and insights into their daily lives through reminders of practical ways to develop healthy Metal. Check back after August 30th to purchase your subscription, or purchase a full year’s subscription at any time.

In this volume, you will find writings from the Metal section of the Five Element Archive. This includes material on the Metal Element, including reflections on Metal topics such as naming, grief, “pacification” and healthy solitude; many articles on Metal points; and much more.

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