In Our Element, by Lindsay Fauntleroy

Introduction When you are in your element, you feel an amazing flow. You shine. You feel energized and vibrant. Your gifts and talents create abundance. You feel confident and authentic. Your relationships are loving and nourishing. You have a deep sense that you are fulfilling the deeper meaning and purpose of your life.

There are also times when you feel stuck. You may spend nights staring at the ceiling, filled with worry and anxiety. A weight of depression keeps you from enjoying the things that matter. You feel afraid, doubtful of your dreams, and unsure of the decisions that led you here. The point is there are times when you’re in your flow, and times when you’re not. This book will teach you how to align with the five elements to regain your footing, tap into your latent potential, and find your flow. I’ll introduce you to the five elements—Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal—as a system for understanding our cycles and rhythms as part of a great and mysterious universal design. Each element has specific lessons, visible in the natural world. You’ll learn how to recognize the signatures of the elements in the organic rhythms and cycles of your life.

True wellness includes tending to the hopes, dreams, desires, and frustrations of the soul. In this book, you’ll learn to recognize “soul hiccups” such as heartache, confusion, anxiety, procrastination, depression, and more as signs that one of the elements wants attention. You’ll also learn about soul medicine, which will immerse you in the wisdom and power of each element.

Through self-reflection and each element’s soul lessons, the healing magic of flower essences, embodied practices such as yoga and guided imagery, and music’s cathartic force, you’ll be empowered to rewire the thoughts and emotions that are short-circuiting your potential. They also help you to apply the ancient wisdom of each element to your life.

The five elements offer a blueprint for personal and collective transformation. Through a tapestry of rich cultural references and the intersection of 1