Fight Fire with Fire or Foresight

May 06, 2024

My muse seems to be on holiday but thanks to some very stimulating correspondence with a special lady, a spark was kindled!

With all the tensions in the world, along with millions of others, I have been urging sending love to the places where there is war, danger, famine, disaster, poverty, and illness. To be honest, it jarring when the talking heads say the military is the only way. Ideally, we would not have any need for militaries, but then the Earth itself would have to have more mature people at the helm. Until reaching this point, the military should be a deterrent, not an aggressor. Meanwhile, I see more and more humanitarian initiatives and achievements. Keep it up!

Fire is one of the elements of manifestation. Without it, we would not have vision much less see colors, not be able to keep warm, not have the passion to overcome injustices, and probably not be able to visualize the future. In short, we need it and should learn how to manage it and eventually to appreciate it.

In my experience, duking it out never solved any problem. If anything it guarantees that the bullies will prevail over the sages.

So, let’s try to understand the fire element. First of all, it does obviously provide both warmth and color. Secondly, it defends against attacks on the self which may be insults or affronts to one’s self esteem and the value one attaches to the self based on might, rights, virtues, talents, and whatever allegiances one has which can be as simple as a school sports team or as complex as one’s ethnic, religious, political, and other affiliations.

Fire is loyal, supportive of its members and usually friendly where the interests are trustworthy and aligned. It is not necessarily hostile to those outside its circle, but it can be provoked and become impassioned.

In its most untamed form, fire is unbridled, carried away by zeal, and perhaps dangerous. In this state, it is too polarized to acknowledge any point of view but its own and is prone to take action on behalf of what it believes is right. Charismatic leaders have taken advantage of this most primitive expression of fire and used polarity to advance their own ambitions. Cemeteries are full of coffins with victims of this misuse of fire.

In a little more civilized situation, parties in conflict could discuss, search for the best solution, and perhaps agree to arbitration if there is no meeting of the minds. This does not guarantee that “right” will prevail, merely that tensions will be handled without recourse to bullying.

Majority rules also does not guarantee a just outcome since people are polarized so one group may never accept the edicts of the majority. The point here is not to babble about the obvious but to bring forward the idea that fire is not about polarity but about the impact on the future when wrong prevails over right.

Now, come to the next level of fire which is visionary and wants to lead into the future. Whether one is gifted with clairvoyance or some other form of extrasensory perception, when the vitality of fire has been constructively handled in a way to bring energies into balance, the future will be harmonious.

Physiologically, fire tends to concentrate in liver which eventually becomes hot and dry and then hypofunctioning. People who hide their anger are not exempt because they tend to forfeit justice in favor of avoiding confrontation. So, just about everyone can benefit from liver cleansing, at least every five years but more often if hot-tempered, alcoholic, or in the habit of hiding unpleasant feelings.

The herbs and foods that help the liver are mostly bitter and these can vary from culinary use of dandelion or arugula to my favorite which is artichokes. Green smoothies and juices are very helpful, but every now and then, it behooves us to go on an intentional cleanse for two to four months. My Liver Tune Up was developed for this, but there are many herbs that can be used, just be sure the quality is impeccable!

As toxins are released, there may be some irritation so start slowly. Over a period of days or weeks, the psyche ought to feel more balanced, vision will probably improve, especially if floaters are an issue. Long-term, people with feel less volatile and more capable of handling differences amicably.

Meanwhile, when upset by the news or prone to label someone else as pro this and anti that, try to send waves of peace and harmony so as to avoid conflagration.

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