02 May Talking Wellness with Dr. Peter Borten: The Wood Element (video)
“The place of wood is to grow upward towards the fire element. It’s always trying to reach the sun.”
“The place of wood is to grow upward towards the fire element. It’s always trying to reach the sun.”
Leslie
Posted at 01:18h, 03 MayLoved this. Was just what I needed today.
ErinMarie
Posted at 12:25h, 03 MayThank you!
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:39h, 03 MayYou’re welcome, Erin
Rachel Hart
Posted at 17:09h, 03 MayThank you for your work. It is exactly the refreshments and reminders I need as I continue on my journey.
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:40h, 03 MayYou’re welcome, Rachel. I’m glad these words are helpful.
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:39h, 03 MayThanks, Leslie!
Annie
Posted at 01:28h, 03 MayThank you.. simply said and so much easier for me to integrate!!
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:41h, 03 MayYou’re welcome, Annie. Happy you’re able to integrate it.
Annmaria
Posted at 03:58h, 03 MayI’m not going to find the cheese in the way I thought I was…not sure how I’m going to find it now but I believe it was moved so I could find a better way, and trust that I will still find it. Great video, thank you!
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:43h, 03 MayNone of us are going to find the cheese the way we thought. We’ll probably also discover that the cheese isn’t what we expected – nor that it’s outside of us at all. You’ll find it, though, I’m sure of it.
Craig
Posted at 05:09h, 03 MayTiming of this was perfect for where I am in my personal journey
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:44h, 03 MayI love when that happens.
Shealagh Kate King
Posted at 05:35h, 03 MayI let myself receive all the support I need as I face the reality of my Mum’s death. With nature as my greatest ally, I process what life brings, steadied through the shaky moments by my connection with all life.
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:53h, 03 MayHang in there, Shealagh. Yes, you absolutely are connected and held.
Mary Sara
Posted at 11:14h, 03 MayThis was very mind-opening, thank you! When you said “obstacles are not injustices” the proverbial scales fell from my eyes. I need to step back and look at my obstacles from the perspective of the Big Picture and see how I can grow around them. I figured they were insurmountable, but maybe they aren’t.
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:56h, 03 MayI believe they are always surmountable. Though from a big enough step back, “surmounting” them may take on new meaning.
Heather
Posted at 12:00h, 03 MayLoving the way you explain the Five Elements! Thank you for your wonderful insight. Keep ’em coming!
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:57h, 03 MayYou’re welcome! I did record 5 of these, though I think we’re going to spread out publishing them, so the next one may not be for a month or so.
Sherry
Posted at 12:58h, 03 MayThank you for this insight. I’ve had the cheese moved on my path many times in this life. Each time, the new path has led to greater things. My path now is not clear, so this reminder in a beautifully stated way was perfect information to ingest! In gratitude!
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:58h, 03 MayGlad to hear it, Sherry. Yes, it seems when the cheese moves, we’re presented with ever higher grades of “cheese.”
Judi Llapitan
Posted at 13:01h, 03 MayGreat video. I will continue to practice my breathing and taking yoga, tap dance and jazz dance classes. I take 4-1/2 hours of yoga weekly. These classes help me stay strong and they help with the muscle and joint pain too. Your muscle melt plays a big roll in my pain management too. The tap dance and jazz classes also keep me moving and are super fun to take. I’m about to turn 71, so being able to move and enjoy life is important to me.
Peter Borten
Posted at 17:59h, 03 MayI’m inspired by your commitment to your fitness, Judi. Especially later in life, it’s so essential.
Susan
Posted at 13:50h, 03 MayI love and look forward to each of your teachings. Kind of you to do a video! Special to learn “face-to-face” or face-to-screen, seems the same on this end :-). I read the small book you reviewed and forgot about the “getting angry/upset” portion. Your reminder gave me more personal gain than reading the popular book did.
I am working this year on growing with “The Well Life” you and Brianna signed when in PDX. One happy gal here.
Peter Borten
Posted at 18:00h, 03 MayHi Susan, thanks for supporting our work. I’m glad to hear it’s been helpful for you. Be well.
Alecia
Posted at 15:41h, 03 MayThank you, and speaking of Who Moved my Cheese, you may be interested in this book: I Moved Your Cheese …for those who refuse to live as mice in someone else’s maze…by Deepak Malhotra.
Namaste
Peter Borten
Posted at 18:13h, 03 MayThanks, Alecia. I love the title “I Moved Your Cheese”! In truth, I’ve only browsed “Who Moved My Cheese” – I mostly appreciate the core concept regarding how humans respond to unexpected change. From what I can garner from reviews, it seems that Malhotra’s book stems from a criticism that “Who Moved My Cheese” encourages people to to be slaves to the maze and chase the “cheese.” He seems to be offering a way to transcend the maze altogether. I can’t tell whether that’s an accurate characterization of the first book, nor am I sure that any of us need to read either one. The key, to me, is to continuously inquire as to WHAT, REALLY is the ultimate “cheese,” – is it actually outside of us at all? And what are we willing to let go in order to experience “cheese consciousness”? 😉
Julia
Posted at 08:35h, 23 MayThis is my 1st look into “The Dragontree”. Your analogy on “Who Moved My Cheese”, is quite insightful. However, I’ve reached a point in my life where I don’t even know “What My Cheese Is”, let alone “Who Moved My Cheese”. I’m at a time in my life that is physically, medically & emotionally draining. The thought of another maze in life, along with going around more obstacles, seems paralyzing to me. I know I need a new mindset and probably a different book to peruse.
I’m going to delve deeper into “The Dragontree” in hopes of acquiring a better outlook and direction.
Many thanks,
Julia
Peter Borten
Posted at 18:55h, 24 Maythanks, Julia. I’m sorry to hear life’s not feeling fun at the moment. You might get some insight into what your “cheese” is through the book I wrote with my wife – The Well Life. Perhaps your library has a copy. Maybe consider starting with what kinds of *qualities* would your ideal life have, rather than the material specifics.
Be well,
Peter
Diane C. Mueller
Posted at 18:16h, 03 MayGreat analogies made the points so simple to understand and envision. Thank you!
Peter Borten
Posted at 18:52h, 24 MayYou’re welcome, Diane!
Dori
Posted at 19:23h, 03 MayThank you for the insightful teaching today. It will be especially helpful for me as I head into a meeting at work where I will be making suggestions and requesting some changes regarding our policies and procedures. This helps me to remember that I don’t have to right and that the obstacles encourage growth in new ways.
Peter Borten
Posted at 18:53h, 24 MayYou’re welcome, Dori! I hope those conversations went smoothly!
Jen Rodgers
Posted at 20:16h, 04 MayI enjoyed this and look forward to hearing about the other elements. Thank you for posting it!
Peter Borten
Posted at 21:59h, 08 MayThanks, Jen. And you’re welcome.
Lilah Wallach
Posted at 18:56h, 05 May“Our obstacles aren’t injustices” beautifully stated Peter. I’m going to let this one percolate in my soul all weekend. Thank you for your teachings.
Peter Borten
Posted at 21:59h, 08 MayYou’re welcome, Lilah. I hope you’ve been well.
Sue
Posted at 13:48h, 06 MayThe tree -especially one that is narled and twisted is a good visual for me. Its canopy will receive sun and still experience being a tree but those are, for me, the most interesting trees
Peter Borten
Posted at 21:59h, 08 MayThey’re interesting trees to me, too!
Nancy
Posted at 19:42h, 09 MayThank you for sharing your wisdom with us! I enjoy learning as I travel along this path of life.