A warming, grounding autumn soup, perfect for nourishing digestion, boosting immunity, and counteracting external cold and dryness. continue reading
BOUNDARIES: The Large Intestine’s Wisdom of Sacred Elimination
“Daring to set boundaries is about
having the courage to love ourselves,
even when we risk disappointing others.”
~~ Brené Brown
Greetings to all my precious people!!
Your Large Intestine knows something your mind often forgets: not everything that enters your system is meant to stay. Every day, your body performs the miraculous act of discerning what serves your highest vitality and releasing what doesn’t – no guilt, no negotiation, just clear, decisive elimination. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Large Intestine is the Lung’s perfect partner, completing the Metal element’s wisdom of conscious receiving and conscious releasing.
The Sacred Art of Saying No
At midlife, when we’ve accumulated decades of experience with what works and what doesn’t, we’re finally equipped to apply this same wisdom to our emotional, energetic, and relational lives. The question isn’t whether you need better boundaries – it’s whether you’re ready to trust your inner knowing enough to enforce them.
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Tagged autumn, boundaries, fall, full moon
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Black Sesame & Walnut Congee Recipe
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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