Do Nothing- Accomplish Everything!
As we tip toward the summer season (the season of Joy in the Chinese 5 Elements) I would like to explore the productivity of FUN! Contemplate that just doing something -busy work- isn’t productivity. In the doing of “nothing” we have the opportunity to BE, to stop, get quiet and feel flow. When we are […]
Joy… a Birthright
This time of year is all about JOY. Summer is the season of the Fire Element and the Heart in Chinese Medicine. The Heart exudes joy – summer is time to have fun! Here are some of my favorite ways to slip into summer’s fun & joy… Cherries & Berries… strawberries, blackberries, and stone fruit […]
Ode to the Pericardium… The Heart’s trusty sidekick
The main official of the Fire Element is the Heart. The Heart holds unconditional love and unconditional truth. Access to Heart wisdom is essential in order to experience the beauty and grace in life. The Fire element is the only element with 4 officials, all the other elements only have 2 Officials. The Heart is […]
Lavender Lemonade Recipe
This is an exceptionally yummy summer time treat that I picked up from the local, organic Happy Boy Farms: 4 cups water (divided) 1/4 cup chopped fresh lavender 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons) One bunch lavender Brings 1 cup water to a boil and then combine with lavender in […]
Heart Wisdom… Gifts of the Summer Season & Fire Element
From a Taoist 5 Element perspective, summer is associated with the Fire element, it is the season of Joy. The primary organ system connected to the Fire Element is the Heart. Unlike the other 4 Elements (Earth Metal Water & Wood) which have 2 organ systems associated with them, Fire has 4. I will focus […]
Full Spectrum Living!
Joy and bliss are your birthright just as anger and grief are. We get to experience it all! As we move out of the intensity of spring’s push for growth, we are moving towards the joy of summer. I want to highlight that joy is not “better” than anger in fact the contrast allows for […]