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142 - Being the Wood Opti-Mystic of Alchemy When You're Overwhelmed 🌴🌳🌲

142 - Being the Wood Opti-Mystic of Alchemy When You're Overwhelmed 🌴🌳🌲

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In this episode, Jaye and Leta invite you to take a little time out — not in a punishment sort of way, but in a take-a-step-back-and-breathe kind of way. We’re kicking off a brand-new five-part series on the Alchemy, Five Elements & Overwhelm, starting with Wood — the Element of Hope, Renewal, and of Inspired Action.

What We Talk About:
  • Why overwhelm is sometimes the new normal — and why is/isn't it OK

  • What ancient Daoist Alchemists did during times of political chaos (hint: it involves retreats, mountains, and silence)

  • Why wind represents change in Chinese Medicine — and how to work with it instead of being blown away

  • Wood Element traits under pressure: survival mode, strategy overload, and full-on gorilla mode

  • The concept of “Opti-mystic” — embracing the mystic and the optimistic during chaotic times

  • Practical advice for Wood types (and everyone with Wood in their chart, which is… everyone) on how to re-center, breathe, and find meaning in challenge

  • A sneak peek into how the other elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) handle overwhelm — next up: Fire and the fear of losing love

00:25 Dealing with Overwhelm in Today's World 04:31 Embracing Change and Technological Advances 12:48 Navigating Overwhelm with Elemental Energies 13:13 Understanding Yourself in Chaotic Times 13:53 The Essence of Wood Energy 14:27 Survival Mode and Wood People 15:52 Strategies for Wood People 18:59 Embracing Challenges Positively

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