Mar 2011
Ethereal Soul
21/03/11 10:12
Welcome the arrival of Spring!
First, some haiku to honor this time as we shift gears out of Winter(Water) and into Spring (Wood.)
ethereal soul
surrenders
to deep abyss of yin
swimming and spiraling
anchoring
at the turning point
where water transforms
into sprouting wood
yang within yin
The spirit of the Wood element is the Hun, the ethereal soul. It is what allows us to be deeply at rest while sleeping yet travel astrally in our dreamtime. When our Liver Qi is healthy and flowing, free of obstruction, our Hun is rooted within us, and we are able to thrive and grow and expand. With healthy Wood, we are able to carry through with our plans, goals, and intentions gathered in the depths of Winter. We are now able to move out of this period of incubation and into the expressive, expansive nature of Spring.
The grass and bulbs are rising up, the leaves on the trees are unfurling, the blossoms are opening; as our own Liver Qi is experiencing this same kind of growth and upsurgence. The organs associated with Spring are the Liver and Gall Bladder. Because of this synchronistic timing, Spring is the most ideal time to cleanse or detoxify. Our bodies' rhythms are naturally inclined to be releasing and pushing things out. Moderation is always important though. We recommend a mild cleanse, one in which there is no fasting, but rather adding in some very healthy, detoxifying foods to an already balanced diet. Some of the stellar detoxifying foods are lemons, mung bean sprouts, lemon balm, and dandelion greens.
If our Liver Qi is impeded, there can be frustration, irritability, anger, and depression. A spring seasonal tune up with acupuncture ensures the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
Wishing you a happy,healthy, productive Spring!
First, some haiku to honor this time as we shift gears out of Winter(Water) and into Spring (Wood.)
ethereal soul
surrenders
to deep abyss of yin
swimming and spiraling
anchoring
at the turning point
where water transforms
into sprouting wood
yang within yin
The spirit of the Wood element is the Hun, the ethereal soul. It is what allows us to be deeply at rest while sleeping yet travel astrally in our dreamtime. When our Liver Qi is healthy and flowing, free of obstruction, our Hun is rooted within us, and we are able to thrive and grow and expand. With healthy Wood, we are able to carry through with our plans, goals, and intentions gathered in the depths of Winter. We are now able to move out of this period of incubation and into the expressive, expansive nature of Spring.
The grass and bulbs are rising up, the leaves on the trees are unfurling, the blossoms are opening; as our own Liver Qi is experiencing this same kind of growth and upsurgence. The organs associated with Spring are the Liver and Gall Bladder. Because of this synchronistic timing, Spring is the most ideal time to cleanse or detoxify. Our bodies' rhythms are naturally inclined to be releasing and pushing things out. Moderation is always important though. We recommend a mild cleanse, one in which there is no fasting, but rather adding in some very healthy, detoxifying foods to an already balanced diet. Some of the stellar detoxifying foods are lemons, mung bean sprouts, lemon balm, and dandelion greens.
If our Liver Qi is impeded, there can be frustration, irritability, anger, and depression. A spring seasonal tune up with acupuncture ensures the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
Wishing you a happy,healthy, productive Spring!