Four temperaments of man

In Rudolf Steiner's thinking, people have four different temperaments, each in different proportions. Adults should learn to identify the main temperament of children and work with children according to their characteristics, rather than work with children according to their own temperament, otherwise it is easy to cause trauma to children. I think this class is very useful, so I share my notes with you, hoping to help you get along with your children, reduce the negative impact you have on your children, and help yourself grow. After realizing the inertia of your own dominant temperament, go to Balance orientation correction.

Fire phase "violent maniac"

It is dominated by blood, and its self-awareness is not easy to be influenced by others. Likes to challenge difficulties and a sense of speed, works efficiently, "does it my way", usually has no patience with others and appears to have a bad temper, giving the impression of being rushed, and when walking, he leans his head forward because of his urgency, but it is critical Instead, you can think calmly and stay calm in the face of danger. When making a plan, I only make an outline, and I will solve the problem when I encounter it. I am positive and optimistic and not afraid of failure. I make decisions quickly and appear impulsive. Usually, there are not many words, and most of the time is spent thinking; thinking is immediately transformed into action, and the words used are mostly verbs. Don't like to do repetitive things, don't like to wait, don't like to get something for nothing, is an adventurer, warrior and leader with an innovative spirit. Always want to be the first, can compete and be willing to compete, the motto is "good and better", know your strengths and abilities, and be willing to challenge difficulties in learning. Being able to accomplish things alone is therefore an individualist, yet willing to sacrifice in order to achieve a goal. Generous and not too concerned about money, but they are also very good at making money. Fire parents should control their emotions; when dealing with fire children, instructions and goals should be clear.

The wind phase "excessive movement"

Nervous and feeling dominant, characterized by "forgetting", the mantra is "I promise/I swear", but I still forget it next time; I am looking for things every day, often tidying up the room, but I can't finish it, and I will find it because I turn to a certain place. Something that I haven't seen for a long time starts to reminisce, and the mess in the room looks different. Children with wind elements often wake up in the morning and lie in bed humming songs and can't get up. The lines of the face are soft, the emotions are rich and the imagination is also rich, so the speech is exaggerated and likes to deal with people, especially the people of fire and earth. Talkative and friendly. Weak self-awareness, no self-centeredness. Being fickle, it is easy to give the impression that words and deeds are inconsistent. This is because you say too much and do less. After you say it, you think it's done and forget it. They procrastinate, because they are easily attracted to the outside world, and this is because the dominant nervous system makes them very attentive to the outside world. There are a lot of images and fantasies, it's hard to focus and make up your own mind. Emotionally ups and downs, emotionally oriented, and traumatized several times more than others. Steiner said that Feng Xiang's lifelong homework is "recovering from the pain". If you don't lead the children of the wind element to develop awareness, it will easily become nothing. There is only three minutes of enthusiasm in learning, and you can't learn things that you are not interested in. You should teach children with Fengxiang in a fun way, and use activities to overcome other difficulties. For example, instead of practicing the piano or studying hard all the time, it is better to set aside time to climb mountains. better. They are easily considered hyperactive by the earth element, and they often find the earth element teachers and adults boring. I don't like difficulties and need to accompany me through difficulties; both adults and children need the company of others. There is no concept of money, or even how much money is in your pocket. With beauty, is a natural artist.

Aqueous "lazy bug"

Liquid dominates, the mantra is "wait a minute". Good digestion, loves to eat, loves comfort so loves to stay at home. The body has a lot of water, the appearance is soft, the eyes are not aggressive, and there is depth inside but not much to say. Procrastination and slow movement. Overall cautious, often indecisive, unwilling to cause discomfort to others. Emotion-oriented, but has a tendency to downplay feelings. Saying "it's okay" is probably not good, but you can't rush it. You need to ask slowly and repeatedly to know the actual situation. In fact, he cares a lot, but because he often talks about his feelings to a very small extent, it is easy to be mistaken for indifference to the outside world. He is kind to people and is gentler than the element of the wind. He doesn't say anything that hurts people. When he is wronged, he can easily be mistaken for cowardice when he is a child. He also needs company and encouragement. Very patient and not very complaining, is a good listener, suitable as a peacemaker, will be funny at the dinner party (because there is food!) Does not like new things, likes to collect old and deep things. People who want to learn something new often ask "why do you want to learn this" instead of saying "I don't want it". There are relatively few pioneering characteristics, and it is necessary to encourage the water element to find something suitable for him; let the children of the water element go to other people's houses to play and live, and observe how others live. Money concept is break even. Developed palate, is a natural gourmet.

Earth Element "Coward"

Life is limited by solids, think life is a sea of suffering, take everything seriously, and always see that the past is not good. His eyes often show concern, and he walks cautiously. Dress modestly, leaning towards earth tones. The overall personality is pessimistic, especially when it comes to money. It is easy to be anxious and worried, careful planning and attention to detail, but it is difficult to take the first step because there are too many things to consider. Like SOP, things that are planned don't want to change. Able to endure hardships and stand hard work, very tolerant to uncomfortable environments, but feel guilty when too comfortable; not too heavy, more frugal. Value ethics, do things by the rules, but be sympathetic to the poor and ruthless to the happy. I often feel that I am pitiful and need company; there is compassion inside, so letting the earth element go through hardships when he is a child can make him move the focus away from himself and develop empathy.

influences

The anger of adults with fire sign can easily affect the metabolism of the child, and the stomach and intestines will deteriorate; they must learn to control their temper, and take 12 deep breaths before the attack. Adults with air elements are easily influenced by the outside world, so be careful not to lead the children with weak willpower. Adults with water phase are less motivated to improve themselves, and they compress their emotions and give too small responses. Children are prone to nervous system weakness; it is necessary to amplify emotions and responses. The adults of the earth element have a lot of rules, and they have a lot of power to restrict children and neglect to pay attention to their emotions. Children are prone to heart diseases; it is necessary to enrich their emotions.

[This article was first published on the Road to Color Light ]