In nature:
A blazing fire (Yang) consumes its fuel (Yin) quickly. If one throws too much wood
on the flames, the flames will be smothered.
In human beings:
Yang is consumed by producing Yin. Yin is consumed by nourishing the Yang.
If too much Heat is present
in the body, it will burn the Body Fluids
and signs of Dryness will
appear. In the same manner, an excess of Heat can weaken the Body Fluids, so that these
can no longer nourish Yang. Burnout-Syndrome originates frequently on the basis of
this principle. In other words, if you work with an overly excessive flame over the
years, the fuel will be consumed and the flame will die. |