Gate 50 - The Gate of Values

The sun continues to move through the mandala, and today we go from one gate located in the spleen to another. We welcome gate 50, the gate of values. This gate is also known as the caring parent. 

When you are in the gift side of this gate, you express your values, create harmony, live in accordance of standards and norms, and you also challenge the status quo of these expressions. 

On the shadow side, you can become irresponsible and controlling. You can not care for yourself, care for wrong people, or even take charge of caring for others in a way that is not beneficial to either of you. 

Ask yourself: Are you being too judgmental? What are your top ten-values and how do you express them? 

Accept that we all have different sets of values, and that we express them differently. Stay true to yourself and continue to challenge both yourself and others without being too irresponsible in your expression of your values.