Our challenge this week, hosted by Amy,  is about the Chinese theory of the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Welcome to join in!

This Theory asserts that the world changes according to the five elements’ generating or overcoming relationships. Generating and overcoming are the complementary processes — the yin and yang — of Five Element Theory.

Generating processes promote development, while overcoming processes control development. By promoting and restraining, systems are harmonized and balance is maintained.

Wood fuels fire

Fire forms earth

Earth contains metal

Metal carries water