Metal Lung Excess

The theme of the Metal part of our energetic bodies is, letting go vs. grieving and holding on to the past. Within the Metal element we have the ability to resolve either grief and sadness or embarrassment and shame. As unpleasant as these feelings are, it is essential to process them completely in order to free up the Qi in the physical body. Opening up, in order to attain worth, and letting go, in order to release whatever is no longer worthwhile, are the two Yin-Yang aspects of the Mental element. The ongoing ability to achieve self-worth is intimately connected to Justice, which is the virtue of the Metal element. If a person loses something of value, like a possession, job, or loved one, the emotion of grief and sadness appears spontaneously. The ability of the spirit to resolve these emotions determines how the person will perceive Justice. If the person concludes that this loss happens to them unjustly and then reacts to this conclusion by drawing inferences and blaming others, the organs (lungs) of their Metal element will then compound the suffering they sustained from the original loss.

Functions of the Metal System (Metal element)

• Organized
• Intellectual
• Disciplined
• Efficient

Excessive lung (metal) energy may manifest as:

• When the lung qi is in excess the person will tend to over rely on structure, customs, rules, etc. There will be a tendency to over plan.
• authoritative, insensitive, seeks perfection, very orderly, selfish, exceptionally clean and organized, defensive, critical.
• When Metal is too strong, the individual is overly meticulous, often cruel, and out of touch with their emotions.
• The overly open person is unable to complete things while the overly closed person is unable to let go of the past and begin new cycles.
•  If a person is too open, they will know what they need but will be unable to attain it.

How to use oil:

Use the QR code on the label to view the designated acupressure points. Oils can be added to diffusers, baths, massage, wherever you feel guided to apply.

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