Water time is upon us again. The darkness extends longer into the day, the cold air pervades our houses and contracts our bodies. Snow and ice fall and cover the earth, freezing water into stillness and elaborate design. Trees are bare, plants and flowers go dormant, animal and bird life become quiet. As our qi naturally flows deeper inside, we reflect on the coming months of cold. This is typically a time of dropping. People begin to feel more reserved, have slightly less energy and savor the idea of curling up in front of a generous heat source. In accordance with the cycles and rhythms of the seasons, we initiate the traditional time of rest, retirement and restoration. Refilling the storage tanks of energy in preparation for the spring, when our seeds can sprout and our energy can push forward. The element of water is associated with the movement of…

Summer light becomes golden, the cicadas sing their ceaseless anthem.A hearty dusty feeling pervades the landscape. The horse drawn wagon pulls us slowly and steadily forward, we hear the echoes of the hooves as they hit the packed earth clop, clippity -clop, clip pity -clop… This season creeps upon us. It is only when the harvest, the season of nourishment encompasses us fully that we find ourselves immersed in Earth time.It is the season of harvest, reaping the bounty of the dark earth to feed us on a physical and spiritual level. We need total nourishment. Just as a mother gives her love unconditionally to her child, we find the earth offering us the foundations for a nourished body, mind and spirit. “We mainly feed our bodies pay little attention to the spirit.” – J. R Worsley With out proper digestion and assimilation we can not utilize the energy from…

“When the king is happy the whole of the kingdom cannot fail to be happy too.” – J.R Worsley As the temperature rises and the heat of the sun descends upon us, we move into the time of Fire.  This is the most Yang time of year. The sun resides at it’s zenith, the warmth pervades every dark corner. Flowers blossom displaying their striking beauty and color like fireworks. Bees buzz with the business of pollination. Plants and animals alike express their full potential of energy. Days are longer with more light, invoking the impetus to connect with others. The feeling of joy and lightness spread outward. The job requirement of the supreme controller is spreading warmth and unconditional generosity/ love.If that organ’s energy is out of balance, everything within us falls apart. The spark is dulled, fear and anxiety run unchecked,. Our spirit has no place to rest and…

I set some mung beans to soak. The jar is in on the windowsill in the sunlight.The beans are sprouting little tails.The rays of sun inspire activity.We are driven outdoors to suck in the fresh air and light.To move our cramped contained limbs.At last, the first stirrings of the long awaited …Spring.  It is Wood time- Break free from stagnation.  Invoke visions, plans and journeys. Get motivated! Key Words: Vision, Hope, Purpose, Birth, Regeneration, Growth