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Zhi: The Energy of Will, Purpose and Destiny

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Zhi: The Energy of Will, Purpose and Destiny

By JaimeRoslyn|2024-01-09T10:51:09-05:00January 3rd, 2023|Categories: acupoint, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: acupoint, bladder 52, destiny, kindeys, water, will, winter, zhi|

The spirit of the Water Element is zhi (pronounced zhur). This is one’s will, ambition, purpose, and destiny – a force that moves a person towards their destiny without much conscious thought or effort. In this blog, learn more about zhi and ways in which you can cultivate this powerful energy. Additionally, zhi is thought to be the innate power of life itself – life that wants to live and survive. Zhi is housed in The Kidneys. Therefore, a person with strong Kidney strength has strong zhi, i.e. a drive to be alive; a person with less Kidney strength may [...]

The Kidneys: The Root of Life

By aubreylewis|2023-01-25T15:43:53-05:00February 1st, 2021|Categories: Organ, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, essence, jing, kidneys, seasonal changes, TCM, The Kidneys, winter, zhi|

Winter is the season for rest and restoration, as well as a time of expending as little energy as possible. With this focus on energy levels and vitality, it’s no wonder that the organs associated with Winter are the kidneys and bladder. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are particularly important. They act like a rechargeable battery for Qi, or energy, in the body. This vital energy is held in reserve so that it may be used in times of stress and illness. While a balance of activity is necessary all year round, Winter is the powering down [...]

Leaning into Winter (For Once)

By Jaime Kauffman|2022-11-15T14:06:20-05:00December 29th, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, coronavirus, covid-19, death, fear, nature, seasonal changes, TCM, winter, zhi|

Winter is commonly known as a time to slow down, rest, and restore. At a young age we learn about animals that hibernate during this season. And each year we watch the flora and fauna diminish to just their bare essentials. These are our cues, to tuck in and rest, as we too are part of the natural order of things. Often, this time of year can be challenging. There’s an inner knowing of slowing down contrasted by the frenzy that occurs during these darker days. Starting with Thanksgiving, we have a slew of holidays and subsequent gatherings that [...]