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In
the previous chapter we learned the unique organ theory of Lee
Jema and also that the constitution is decided from birth by the
relative size and strength of the organs.
This
constitution has a completely different meaning from the
generally used constitution, for example, strong, weak, unique
or allergenic constitution, and can be summed up thusly:
A
person is born with an unchanging unique organ structure which
has influence on his body's form and his appearance,
temperament, physiology, and pathology.
Now,
let's learn the characteristics of body form, appearance,
character, temperament, physiology and pathology for each of the
four constitutions based on Lee Jema's Dongyi Soose Bowon.
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Soumin
Appearance and Body Characteristics of Soumin
* Soumin has a constitution with large kidneys and small
pancreas. Therefore the buttocks in the region of the kidneys
are well developed, while the chest in the region of the
pancreas is narrow and weak. The lower body is stronger than the
upper body. So soumin is the opposite of soyangin in body form,
appearance, character, physiology and pathology.
* He is usually short and small, but he has a normal,
well-built body and is good-looking. There are also tall ones.
* The lower body is better developed than the upper body.
Flesh and muscle are relatively sparse, but the skeleton is
heavy.
* He has a soft and gentle cast of features and an orderly
appearance. Many are beautiful or handsome.
* The chest is poor. Ears, eyes, mouth and nose are small. The
skin is soft and delicate and doesn't perspire much.
* The body is in good balance, so he walks naturally,
firmly and gently.
* He has dull eyes, sad or feeble-looking, like those of someone
who was just weeping.
Character and Temperament of Soumin
* The soumin character is self-assured, elegant, orderly and
prudent in all things.
* He is scrupulous, clean, persistent and solid, but is not
very active, flexible, or decisive.
* He is thoughtful and introverted, and so he is afraid to
express his opinion and does not like to stand out in front of
others.
* He is subtle and sensitive, and so he deals with things
by feelings more than by logical thought.
* He looks soft and humble, but inside he is very strong,
precise, decent, orderly and firm.
* He is very feminine, gentile, sentimental and clever. He
likes things comfortable and easy, and is not very positive nor
active.
* He is not fond of change or risk, and tends to avoid
physical hard work.
* He tends to be orderly and official, and likes to please
and flatter his boss.
* He does not appreciate someone else's intervening or poking
into his affairs.
* He is jealous and ungracious about the goodness of other
people, such that he easily misunderstands others and does not
quickly dispel his anger.
* Because he is calculating and selfish, he doesn't want to
miss even a tiny profit and always is on guard against others.
* When arguing against someone stronger than he, he seldom
quarrels face-to-face and he avoids direct conflict.
* For his own profit he is calculating, opportunistic, and
egotistic and will use any manner and means.
* Because he is scrupulous and too sensitive, he tends to worry
and be bothered even by trifles.
* She is clean, solid, fertile and domestic, so she prefers to
take care of the family affairs than be active in society.
She is a good housekeeper.
* She is gentile, self-assured, elegant and subtle, but on
the other hand is not very active and may be nosy.
* He is prudent and logical in work, but may be cruel in
human relationships.
* Individualism, ego, and self respect are very important
to him, so he hates to have his self respect wounded.
* He is discerning about his friends and wants to always be
with his dear ones.
* Because he is inflexible and weak in personal
relationships, he does not easily make friends with strangers
and has few friends.
* He can correctly discern whether a person is
capable or not, and tends to judge people that way.
* Because he is too attentive, he often misses his chance.
He would like to work only on what has a good chance of success,
and to choose a safe manner.
* He does accurately and in detail any job that he starts, and
so seldom fails.
* He is calm and prudent, so he will begin a task only when
he can foresee the result.
* He is afraid before beginning any work, so he does not like to
initiate or do any new work.
* He can easily put down roots and live anywhere. He acts
slowly, but persistently and consequently.
* He is persistent and responsible and does not get bored
with his task. He has great promise to become an expert in a
field.
* He is convincing due to his scrupulous character and has
a talent for organizing and collecting people.
* He puts a high value on the order and discipline of a
group and likes routine.
* He is patient and can well tolerate being alone, but does not
like to become alone in his group.
* He is polite and attentive to others, but severe to
himself.
* He does not show his anger, but suffers inside from it.
* A man puts a high value on family and becomes a doting
husband and surprisingly tends to rule his family.
* He seeks quiet and likes to sit alone at home, but
doesn't like to take a walk outside.
* He speaks slowly, quietly, logically and sensibly, with
self assurance.
* He has a sensitive character, so he is often questioning,
complaining, and hysterical.
* He laments without cause and seems to be much afflicted.
* He is interested in power and on occasion can damage his
health and ruin himself and his family.
* If he cultivates his personality, he becomes the wisest
of persons; otherwise he becomes the laziest.
Soumin Physiology and Pathology
* Because soumin has from birth a small pancreas and
stomach, he cannot digest everything well and food not
appropriate to his constitution easily perturbs his stomach.
* Because he is not confident about his digestion, he is
naturally finicky about his food and cannot easily digest food
which doesn't suit him.
* His sense of taste is well developed and he can be a
good cook, but also has a very delicate appetite.
* Kidneys are strong, in contrast to the pancreas and stomach,
so a woman, even if small, can easily give birth, and a man has
strong energy.
* The lower limbs and waist are strong, so the back stands
straight without bending over even when old.
* He usually doesn't like cold food. If he eats it,
he gets indigestion or diarrhea.
* He is sensitive and nervous, so suffers many nervous
illnesses.
* Even if he doesn't have a bowel movement in several days
or is constipated, that doesn't bother him much.
* He must guard himself against diarrhea and not ignore
diarrhea even two or three times a month.
* Digestive illness is his main type of illness, so if he
has good digestion, he is healthy.
* Because his body is cold and not corpulent, he doesn't
need to sweat a lot. If he is sweating much, that is proof of
illness.
* It is normal for him to not perspire much. If he
sweats a lot from hard sports, hot bath or sauna, his energy
gets exhausted and his body cools down further and he can easily
become ill.
* He suffers many small illnesses, but seldom is gravely
ill and is healthier than he looks. Many live a long life.
* Because he is not corpulent, he easily avoids such adult
illnesses as hypertension and diabetes, and seldom suffers
sudden attacks of hypertension or paralysis.
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Introduction
