The Way of the Five Seasons: Living with the Five Elements for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Harmony

John Kirkwood is a wise and insightful philosopher. I have read close to a dozen books on the subject of the 5 elements only to find their explanations somewhat superficial. Not the case with this book. Easy to understand yet also explains very deep concepts for experts and beginners alike. It is best read over the course of the year during it's corresponding season and referenced each following year. If you would like to know more about Daoist philosophy or just how to live a healthier physical, spiritual and emotional life this is the book for you. I feel far more connected to nature/society and the natural patterns of life after reading this book. A real treasure trove of ancient wisdom for the inquisitive mind.

I loved everything about this exquisite writing it became my Bible for each season thank you John for sharing your wisdom and story.

This book has changed my life and it can change yours. I had the privilege of reading an early draft and living the seasons for the past year I personally appreciated a kind of triangle view given by it’s inclusion of the insights of the diamond approach Most people view health as an absence of disease or injury. But true health is far more than this. It is no less than becoming the best human being we can be . Here is a book that provides a model of health that can transform the way you live your life. It invites you to immerse yourself, one by one, in the five fundamental vibrations of our world. The author offers a guidebook for living in harmony with the seasons and Elements in a way that heals at all levels, physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual. This work allows you to make connections between the various aspects of your being in ways that bring understanding of those still unclarified parts of yourself, whether it be physical imbalance, emotional holding, psychological patterning or blocks to spiritual development. Kirkwood takes the ancient Chinese model and makes it highly accessible and alive for the modern human being.

Purchased this book, along with the way of the 5 elements, by the same Author. They are both wonderful, exactly what I was looking for. The Way of the Five Seasons not only covers the acupressure points but also other unique way's in which to explore each season, wether it be a meditation, gardening, foods etc. This is a lifetime of study and allowing nature to express itself as a guide, completes my journey into the unknown.

I wanted to know more about five-element theory and this was helpful. Don't know how accurate it is but it was interesting and seemed to make sense. He's a good writer and puts things in a way that's easy to understand

Great info for the beginner to the 5 Element Theory. Great factual information from TCM. Beyond that, a lot of the author’s own religious and philosophical tangents, including his own unsolicited multi-page journal reflections. Speaks with assumed absolute authority instead of humility and awe. Wanted to love it, but can’t stop putting it away out of annoyance.

author could use more descriptive and less redundant writing style

Sumamente informativo, práctico y de gran impacto a la salud y el bienestar. Recomendable.