Seasons change, one by one, and then–before we know it–a whole year has gone by and the cycle starts anew. And, as anyone who has read my essays on the topic of seasonal living already knows, I am all about going with the flow of time and season. I’m not too fond of the … Continue reading Tying Up Loose Ends & Moving Forward (You Know It’s Time)
Grief and mourning. The first is what we experience in response to profound loss. The second is what we do as we process our grief. What of grief that is not acknowledged or processed in a healthy way? Grief is not one of the more pleasant emotions and it may seem easier to … Continue reading Grief and Mourning (Some Thoughts)
Imagine yourself in a metaphorical garden, months from now. You are harvesting the fruit of the seeds you planted. I’m talking about the equivalent of peppers (three to five months from seed to fruit) and asparagus (you’ve waited two to three years). In other words, you’re looking at things that take a relatively long … Continue reading Plant Seeds Today, Bloom Tomorrow: Some Thoughts On Strategies For Health And Happiness
Living a full, rich life starts with being present for all of it, from the ups to the downs and the challenges and to the joys. But what about the very human tendency to lose focus on what is here and now? Being present for one’s own life is a skill that requires cultivation. … Continue reading Pause, Reflect, and Heal: Some Thoughts on Being Present for Your Own Life
Did you know that Chinese medicine has a lengthy tradition of dream interpretation as a health tool? Dreams are powerful. If you think about them through the lens of Freud and Jung, then your nightly adventures while you sleep are the expressions of the subconscious mind. When you dream, you’re working out traumas … Continue reading Chinese Medicine, Sleep, and Dreams (Healing Journeys Through Dreamland)
Anxiety. Has it started to affect your mood and your physical wellbeing? If you’ve never tried it, you may be intrigued to learn how acupuncture can be a resource for you in that case. Yes, Chinese medicine (and not just acupuncture, either) can help you to enjoy your life once again. How are … Continue reading Acupuncture for Anxiety: Where to Start When You Need to Find Your Peace
Do you feel like you are in control of your own wellbeing? Or are you left with a sense that your only option right now is to react to whatever comes down the pike? In other words: whatever may be, whether it lifts you up or knocks you down, will be…and that is that, … Continue reading Wellbeing and Fortune’s Wheel: Some Things to Consider About Change
The term “self-care” has a bit of a connotation. Do you think about manicures and yoga class when you hear it? What comes to mind might also be indulgences that feel great but maybe aren’t the best option, especially if they’re used to mask issues that actually do require some meaningful care of your … Continue reading Self-Care. No, Really…What Is It?
How is your midsection? Functionally, appearance-wise, and/or in terms of gut feelings, how are things going for you in your core? If you are experiencing sluggish digestion or bloating, abdominal massage could help you. Someone who feels the sense of anxiety or grief settling in their gut can benefit from abdominal massage. People who … Continue reading Chinese-Style Abdominal Massage Can Change Your Life (Seriously, It’s Amazing)
Are you burnt out, at the end of your rope, exhausted? Do recent developments (cultural, political, historical, your own personal and individual) affect your wellbeing? If your answer to the first question is yes, yes, and/or yes because something in question two is plaguing you, then you might be experiencing the effects of chronic … Continue reading Self-Care During Trying Times: Why You Need It, What You Can Do
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