New Consciousness Review Summer 2016 | Page 7

INSPIRATION HEALTH COVER ARTICLE & REVIEW The Four Elements by Debra Silverman The four elements are the source of all creation. Not only do they show up in the physical world as the water we drink, the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the life giving force called the sun, but they also show up on the inside. The fascinating application is inside the human psyche. Sometimes I think the distortion of the elements in the outer world is merely a reflection of how we have handled our inner world. O ur emotional bodies are represented by the element of water, which tends to be, generally, withheld and toxic. Our mind is represented by the element of air, which tends to be scattered and polluted with random thoughts that have no order - like the wind gone wild. Our relationship with food - Earth - has become disrespectful and impatient, and our temper is represented by the element of fire and is far too often irrational and embarrassing. I can’t tell you how many times in my career I’ve heard someone ask me, “How can I make a difference on our planet? How can I help the situations that seem to be overwhelming?” My answer is always the same - take care of the elements inside of you - in your heart, in your body, with your relationships, and in your mind, and watch the world change. That’s the fundamental basis of my work 7 | New Consciousness Review