The Four Correlations: Water, Winter, Phlegmatic, Night, Death

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Water, Winter, Phlegmatic, Night, Death

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Water-

pacific ocean, ice caps, snowflakes, raindrops, dewdrops, condensation on the windows, fog, clouds, drawing a hot bath, drowning, running water, tap water, sparkling water, ice crystals, frost, flavored water, atlantic ocean, rivers, streams, creeks, ponds, marine biology, water life, boating, waterskiing, windsurfing, competitive swimming, fishing, sharks, whales, tall-mast ships, piracy, mist, ocean breezes, mermaids, sirens, kraken, mariana trench, octopi, coral reefs, tropical fish, finding nemo, parting the red sea, crossing bridges, diving, cannonballs, navy, submarines, blue, green, turquoise, sea turtles, hawaii, islands...

Winter-

roaring fireplace, christmas, new year's eve, fireworks, december, february, january, valentine's day, snow, ice, ice skating, frozen ponds, barren trees, evergreens, bells, sleds, sleighs, reindeer, hibernating critters, coats, mittens, boots, winter break, holiday treats, family returning, traveling, snowbirds, tropical vacations, cozy sweaters, blizzards, ice storms, sleet, car accidents, charity, serving others, hail, wind, jigsaw puzzles, hot chocolate, peppermint, white, gray, red, envelopes, stamps, long nights, short days, thick books, hot soup, hearty meals, snow angels, snowball fights, snow forts, sweatpants, buttons, zippers...

Phlegmatic-

thinking things through, going with the flow, remaining calm, quiet conversations, agreeing to disagree, sharing old memories, "if it's not broke why fix it?", science books, math problems, the mom friend, "slow down," neutral colors, cool heads, sleeping on it, "that seems risky," lounging on the couch, "sure, why not?", homebodies, "it will be okay," "let's not rush into this," sunglasses and a beach towel, yoga, meditation, spirituality, blankets, rocking chairs, "i think i'll stay home," crafting, baking, reading novels, "shh, i'm studying," paying attention with one's whole body, listening closely, sound advice, "take it easy..."

Night-

phases of the moon, constellations, astrology, names of stars, counting the stars, clouds in front of the moon, blue & purple & black, wishing on a falling star, planets, asteroids and meteorites, insomnia, dreams, nightmares, waking in a cold sweat, can you die in a dream?, dropping temperatures, scenes bathed in moonlight, soft beds, warm covers, nests of pillows, drifting off slowly, white noise, gentle music, nightly rituals, brushing teeth, washing faces, tucking children into bed, brushing hair, pajamas and nightgowns, strange noises, prayers, nightlights, midnight snacks, cramming for a test, tiptoeing around the house...

Death-

black veils, funeral processions, police lights and sirens, 21-gun salute, open casket, folded flag, mourners in the rain, cemeteries, fresh-dug graves, headstone, marble monuments, inscriptions, quotes, dates, family plots, skull and crossbones, no mercy, poison, warning signs, blue lips, asphyxiation, pooling blood, waxy skin, papery eyelids, rotting flesh, dry bones, glazed eyes, sunken faces, when the breathing stops and the heartbeat fades, crying, wailing, sobbing, last words, vows, revenge, last wishes, funerals, memorial services, celebrations of life, "ashes to ashes, dust to dust," spreading ashes...

Did I forget your favorite part of one of these aesthetics? Comment your water/winter/phlegmatic/night/death imagery below!

Additional Writing Challenge: Pick an element from each category and write a poem on the following topic: Peace.

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