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Tending the Fire that Sparks You

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“May you awaken to the Mystery of being here

and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.”

~~ John O’Donohue

 

Greetings to all my precious people!!

Last week, we remembered: you are made of stardust. You carry ancient wisdom. You’ve always had the magic.

This week, we turn our attention to what the Daoists call Shen—the spirit that lives in your heart. The light of consciousness. The fire that makes you uniquely, unmistakably YOU.

We are in the deep darkness of December now. The Winter Solstice approaches on December 21—the longest night of the year, when the sun seems to disappear entirely, and we are asked to trust that the light will return.

This is not accidental timing. The darkest night of the year is also the turning point. From this moment forward, the light begins its slow return. The days lengthen. The fire comes back.

But only if we tend it.

 

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Chestnut & Shiitake Mushroom Braise Recipe

This earthy, aromatic dish is a grounding, Kidney-nourishing meal ideal for December’s deep Yin season. It gently strengthens Yang, replenishes Qi and Blood, and supports the Spleen and Stomach through winter’s cold months.  continue reading »

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The Role of Pediatric Acupuncture in Children’s Health

The Role of Pediatric Acupuncture in Children's Health

There are a variety of reasons for parents to seek out a pediatric acupuncturist. It usually isn’t the first resource sought out when a child is suffering from insomnia, infrequent bowel movements, or other digestive issues. However, more and more parents are looking for ways to treat these issues that don’t involve prescription medication that often has side effects worse than what they are trying to treat. As parents increasingly seek holistic and integrative approaches to their children’s well-being, pediatric acupuncture is gaining traction as a safe, effective, and non-pharmaceutical option for a wide range of childhood health concerns. continue reading »

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The Wisdom That Was Never Lost

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“There is a faith in loving fiercely

the one who is rightfully yours,

especially if you have

waited years and especially

if part of you never believed

you could deserve this

loved and beckoning hand

held out to you this way.”

~~ David Whyte

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We have crossed the threshold into December. The darkest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We are in deep Water season now—the element of winter in Chinese Medicine, the time of maximum yin, when all of nature turns inward to rest in the fertile darkness.

This is the season of incubation. Of seeds held in the dark soil. Of potential waiting beneath the frozen ground. Of wisdom so deep and ancient that it needs the quiet of winter to be heard.

November asked us to clear the way—to release what had completed, to make space for what wants to emerge. We practiced homecoming: returning to ourselves by letting go of physical clutter, emotional weight, mental noise, and the stories that no longer fit who we are becoming.

Now, in December, we remember.

Not in the nostalgic sense—not looking backward with longing or regret. But re-membering in the deepest sense: putting ourselves back together. Reclaiming the parts of ourselves we forgot. Recognizing the wisdom that was never actually lost—only buried beneath years of conditioning, trauma, and the relentless noise of a culture that profits from our forgetting.

 

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Warm Sweet Potato & Longan Tea Recipe

A gently sweet, warming tea to calm the Spirit, nourish the Blood, and support digestion on cold nights. continue reading »

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