Pacifica Wellness Logo:
Shape:
Circle: Denotes the unity of all, and the perfection of human beings as we are in our perfect state of health, the beginning or entrance point is up to the individual, endless rewards with infinite possibilities….
Within the Cirle of Life is the Triad of Health, upheld and supported by the Angel of (Wellness, Well-Being, or Health)
Triad of Health symbolizes structure, function, and nutrition.
Structure: The stability and basis of human existence, the human body. In its state of health, it is the physical connection to the tangible world. The human body is the protection amour we depend on to live and prosper. It is a reliable, strong, empowered, structure upon which the quality of our existence depends. The structure is a powerful vehicle
Function: The unseen yet powerful vital force: energy. Physical energy translated into action is a skill always under development, always ripe for improvement. Physical fitness is used like a tool box for the structure with multiple choices of creating a higher functioning structure. Function releases this vital energy of the fuel from the nutrition it feeds upon .
Nutrition: Nutrition is the fuel source for the structure to function. Quality elemental nutrition supports and is essential for the optimal and functional structure (body.)
Wellness: The triad of structure, nutrition, and function, when interacting at optimal levels, allows for total wellness.
The Five Phases of Personal Evolution is a model for human development and harmonious living based the structure and processes of the ancient Five Elemental Phases. It combines with these concepts aspects of the Native American Warrior's Path, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and a specific set of Qi Gong movements for cultivating vitality. This synthesis represents a further evolution of the classical Five Phases.
Each of the five phases is described in positive, process- oriented terms reflecting the "ideal" attributes of each. These ideal states are guidelines or objectives for balanced and integrated functioning. They also reflect the relationships and interactions between phases. In addition, there are descriptions of imbalances caused by either excessive or deficient activity in each phase.
Fire:
Representing the heart as well as the Shen (Spirit), Fire corresponds with Opening - unconditional giving, responding to events with spontaneous resiliency and adaptability. Our ability to show compassion, experience joy, and share with others manifests here, as does the aliveness in our eyes.
Fire pathology shows as being too open-hearted (to the point of self- detriment); little or no sense of limits or boundaries in interpersonal relations; inability to give emotionally or to be spontaneous; lack of joy.
Earth:
Corresponding with the spleen and Yi (Mind), Earth is associated with Connecting - patience, focusing thoughtful attention and making useful mental associations. It is also the ability to be clearly in the moment. Stability, home, service and tasting Life's abundance belong here.
Earth pathology manifests as obsessiveness, inability to be in the moment, acting in a scattered or distracted way, lack of awareness of surroundings, or difficulty moving (feeling 'stuck').
Metal:
Metal (Gold), lungs and P'o (Corporeal Soul), corresponds with Releasing - stepping back from an experience to evaluate and sort it out, refining goals and directions and the ability to let go of excessive emotional attachments to people and events. Inspiration, acknowledging self and others and refining one's character all show up here.
Metal pathology is characterized by chronic grieving or sadness; aloofness; living in the past; extreme attachments; low self-esteem.
Water:
Water relates to Aligning, the kidneys and Zhi (Will) - setting foundations, maintaining integrity and balance, gathering energies and storing reserves. It is the ability to stay rooted even in the face of chaos. It may be thought of as a rudder in the flow of life. There are times where we enter the Unknown and must allow Life to guide us without preconceptions, judgments or panic. In such times, Aligning is our optimal response.
Water pathology shows up as lack of direction; inability to complete things; extremism; fear; fixation on only one way of doing things.
Wood:
Wood, liver and Hun (Heavenly Soul), is expressed in the idea of Trusting. Focusing intention, doing your best and transcending limitations, both inwardly and outwardly, all correspond to this phase. This is where you reach out into new territory, and express creativity.
Wood pathology manifests as depression; being overly cautious; lack of courage; impulsiveness; lack of purpose; anger, irritability and frustration the 5 elements in the logo represents: total balance required for optimal health and well being
The ancient Chinese YIN-YANG scholars believed that three are two natural, complementary and contradictory forces in our universe. The scholars named them as YIN and YANG. YIN represents the female, negative, darkness, softness, moisture, night-time, even numbers and docile aspects of things. YANG represents the male, positive, brightness, hardness, dryness, day-time. odd numbers and dominant aspects. YIN and YANG are continually in the state of flux and always looking for the BALANCE point. One moves , the other responses. Therefore, ancient scholars treated this natural phenomenon as a natural universal law.
These scholars also believed that our universe consisted of five basic elements, which are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth (Soil). Everything, including humans, in the universe (between Heaven and Earth) must have a relationship with these five elements. So they tried to apply the five elements not only to every physical thing in the world, but also to the Colors, Directions, Seasons and Sounds. They even applied to the Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes and Seconds of the Chinese Calendar. Now, people are able to know their five-element weights from their birth date and time. Based on the combination of these five-element weights plus the concept of the natural phenomenon, they can tell the rise and fall of human destiny (fate) cycle.
FIVE ELEMENTS does not only mean metal, water, wood, fire and soil. The "element" in Chinese also means MOVEMENT, CHANGEABLE and DEVELOPMENT. These elements have their Ying and Yang sides too. They are moving, waning, waxing and changing all the time. Just like Ying and Yang, the movements of five elements are slow and stable when they are in kind of balance. If they are out of balance, then the movements are unstable and unpredictable. When a person is in a stable (five-element) environment, he should live peacefully. When a person is in an unpredictable environment, he is easily out of control. A person will feel lucky when everything is under control. A person will feel bad luck when everything is out of control. If you want to be a lucky person, you have to move to an environment to bring your five elements into balance.
Logo:
Represents the 5 Essential Elements in Chinese Medicine:
Tree = wood
Flames = fire
Earth = soil / dirt
Wave = water [puts out fire and condensates on metal]
Logo = The logo is made out of Metal
The Health Angel sits in a Triad of Health;
The foundation is Structure [the foundation body]
The right side is Function [vitality & movement]
The left side is Nutrition [fuel & energy]
Atop the triad is the WELLNESS banner.
If the Triad of Health is achieved then one will achieve WELLNESS…
The logo also has Yin-Yang symbols, 2 symbols. Each located on the outside lower corner of the Triad of Health for balance.