A deeply nourishing breakfast or evening porridge, this dish fortifies the Kidneys, replenishes Essence (Jing), and supports Spleen and Lung health — vital for longevity and resilience during autumn’s descent into colder months. continue reading
Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang
If you’ve been thinking about trying acupuncture but aren’t sure what to expect, this article just might be the best place to start. Let’s explore the basic concepts that form the foundation of acupuncture, including the nature of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and how these elements influence health and healing. continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, blood, qi, tcm
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BREATHE: Inhale Possibility, Exhale What No Longer Serves
“Let go of the battle. Breathe quietly and let it be.
Let your body relax and your heart soften.
Open to whatever you experience without fighting.”
~~ Jack Kornfield
Greetings to all my precious people!!
You’ve been breathing your entire life, yet most of us have never truly learned how to breathe. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Lungs are called the “Master of Qi” and they govern not just oxygen exchange, but the very life force that animates everything we do. During Autumn’s Metal season, when Lung energy is at its peak, we’re offered a profound invitation: to transform breathing from an unconscious survival mechanism into conscious medicine.
The Revolution in a Single Breath
This isn’t about perfecting some complicated technique. It’s about remembering that every inhale is an opportunity to draw in possibility, and every exhale is a chance to release what’s ready to go. At midlife, when we finally have the wisdom to know the difference, conscious breathing becomes one of our most potent tools for transformation.
Posted in Anxiety, Autumn, Depression, Emotional/Psychological Disorders, Grief, Health
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Pear & Snow Fungus Soup with Goji & Jujube Recipe
This classic TCM dessert soup is a powerful remedy for dryness, particularly for the Lungs, which are vulnerable in autumn. It gently nourishes Yin, moistens internal dryness, and calms irritations like dry cough or scratchy throat. continue reading
DISCERNMENT: The Art of Knowing What to Keep
“Love and compassion don’t at all have to make us weak,
or lead us to losing discernment and vision.
We just have to learn how to find them.
And see, in truth, what they bring us.”
– Sharon Salzberg
Greetings to all my precious people!!
There’s a moment every Autumn when you walk outside and suddenly know – not think, but know – that everything has shifted. The light falls differently. The air carries both the fullness of harvest and the promise of release. Your body recognizes what your mind might miss: this is the season of discernment, when Nature herself demonstrates the profound art of knowing what to keep and what to let go.
Posted in Autumn, Emotional/Psychological Disorders, Holistic Health, Stress & Anxiety, Wellness
Tagged ancient wisdom, autumn, autumnal equinox, choice, discernment, fall, metal, seasonal living
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