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The Equinox and Liminal Spaces: Surrender to Certainty

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“You’re afraid of surrender

because you don’t want to lose control.

But you never had control;

all you had was anxiety.”

~~ Elizabeth Gilbert

Greetings to all my precious people!!

Right now, we are standing in a doorway.

Tuesday brought us the Autumn Equinox — the exact moment day and night stood equal, the cosmos balanced for one instant on a knife’s edge before tipping toward the dark half of the year. The Celts called places like this “thin places” — shorelines, riverbanks, the hush of dusk — locations and moments where the veil between worlds goes porous. What most of us haven’t considered is that a day can be a thin place too. This one was.

But a threshold isn’t a place you stand still in. It’s a place you either walk through, or resist. continue reading »

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From Tension to Relief: Rethinking Headaches with Acupuncture

From Tension to Relief: Rethinking Headaches with Acupuncture

For some, it comes after a long day at work. The symptoms come after a day sitting behind a desk. First, the dull ache creeps up from the base of the skull, wrapping slowly around the temples like a band tightening. By the end of the day, it’s blossomed into a full headache, paired with a stiff neck that makes even turning the head painful. Over-the-counter pain relievers, stretching, ergonomic pillows are all purchased with the hope they will make a difference. Some days are better than others, but the cycle always returns. continue reading »

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The Harvest and The Hinge: Surrender into Certainty

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“Most experiences are unsayable; 

they come to fullness 

in a realm that words do not inhabit.”


~~ Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

Greetings to all my precious people,

There are some things I’ve been sitting with lately that don’t really fit into words, which is, I think, exactly what Rilke meant. But I’m going to try anyway, because it’s been coming up again and again in conversations with my patients, and I don’t want to keep it to myself.

Before you were you, there was an errant sperm and egg, colliding. And then — with no coach yelling instructions, no manual, no one standing over the process telling it what to do — that collision replicated itself, over and over, in the most intricate and masterful sequence imaginable, until nearly ten months later, an entirely unique being took form and opened its eyes. That is happening right now, in bodies all over the world, and it has been happening since the beginning of everything. We almost never talk about it. We need to talk about it more.   continue reading »

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Warm Lentil, Roasted Fennel & Apple Bowl

In Chinese Medicine, a warm lentil, roasted fennel & apple bowl offers grounding nourishment that supports Spleen Qi, digestion, and steady energy as the weather begins to cool. Lentils provide sustaining nourishment, while warming fennel encourages digestive movement and cooked apple adds gentle sweetness and moisture without overwhelming the Spleen. Together, these seasonal ingredients create a comforting Autumn meal that helps warm the center, nourish Qi, and support the body’s natural transition inward.

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White Bean, Kale & Rosemary Soup

In Chinese Medicine, white bean, kale & rosemary soup is a warming, nourishing meal that supports Spleen Qi while gently nourishing the Lung and Large Intestine, making it especially fitting for Autumn. White beans resonate with the Metal element, while warm broth helps counter seasonal dryness and kale provides grounding nourishment and supports healthy elimination. Aromatic rosemary adds warmth and movement, creating a comforting soup that encourages digestion, nourishment, and the seasonal practice of letting go.

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