What is the greatest threat to man in the backcountry?
The greatest threat to most people is themselves, to be honest! Remembering to move slowly, to pay attention to surroundings, to hydrate often, and to control heat loss and gain through layered clothing, will eliminate many problems before they can occur. The three things that get most people into problems (other than mechanical injuries) are hyperthermia, hypothermia, and dehydration.

via http://www.grindtv.com/lifestyle/culture/post/exploring-bushcraft-survivalist-dave-canterbury/

This backcountry survival advise is also very applicable in the frontcountry or in our everyday lives. Consider the above quote, taking it in through a metaphoric lens of the classical elements. Some examples: excessive heat corresponding with excessive fire element, masculinity, yang-energy; excessive cold corresponding with excessive water element, femininity, yin-energy; water corresponding with qualities of stillness, balance, reflectiveness, flow…go explore some water to see what else it knows!