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Seasonal Changes, Wellness

Questions for the Fall

By Sarah O'Leary|2022-11-15T14:06:22-05:00October 21st, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, fall, five element, prompts, questions, TCM|

In Chinese Medicine, each season brings with it a new frame of reference. You may notice some particular aspects or insights rising to the surface this Fall season (September to November in the Chinese calendar). For example: A pruning/purging energy: Fall is a season in which nature rids itself of what is not needed. Feeling “space” from an issue or less attachment to outcomes. Increased ease in identifying what is essential vs. discretionary. Clarity on what is of highest importance and value in your life and work. Acknowledgement for others’ unique gifts. A renewed sense of self-worth. Connection to [...]

Questions of Late Summer

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-09-03T18:03:08-04:00August 15th, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, damp, Late Summer, questions, seasonal changes, TCM|

Earth is the glue that holds everything together. Before diving into the Questions of Summer, it's helpful to take a moment to get to know the element of Late Summer: Earth. Through the Earth Element, we are able to be satisfied – to feel as if we have enough, to no longer be hungry. Earth gives us the ability to stand firm and remain grounded in an ever-changing world. We all have needs. How we go about satisfying our needs and the needs of others depends largely on our Earth Element. Are we able to acknowledge our needs? Are we [...]

A reflection of Spring in the time of COVID

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:59-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, coronavirus, questions, reflection, seasons, spring, wisdom|

Since the start of the pandemic, it's felt like everything has changed. And indeed it has. However, the world continues to turn and change its relationship with the sun. And the season continues to offer its infinite wisdom for us to learn from. It is Spring. And with it all the joys of re/birth, creativity and potential, as well as its coordinated emotion of restless frustration. In this time of uncertainty and as our usual rhythm has been disrupted, it may be even more imperative than ever to lean into the laws of nature and the lessons of each [...]