Stay Calm During Spring
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by allison.lim
2d ago
Spring is an exciting time for most people. Nature awakens from winter’s rest and a sense of renewal fills the air. Life is bursting with energy! Yet, quite often, with the arrival of Spring comes allergies, aggravated high blood pressure, and other ailments. Why? When a season’s energy, or Qi, changes, your body must also flow with these cycles of Universal change. When the seasons change, you are at your most vulnerable. So if you are continually in a state of stress and anxiety, the amount of Qi you have available to deal with these seasonal changes is lessened. The organ most cl ..read more
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Breaking the Seasonal Allergy Cycle
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by allison.lim
1w ago
When seasons transition, how often do you experience allergies? Do you recognize a pattern in yourself? Even if you’ve always had allergies every Spring and Fall, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy skin are not things you need to continue to experience. A healthy body does not send signs of imbalance! Listen to the video below for Master Lu’s guidance on breaking the cycle of recurring seasonal conditions. Four Energy Gates Learn more about the Four Energy Gates. Then practice them with Master Lu. The post Breaking the Seasonal Allergy Cycle appeared first on TCM World ..read more
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Earth Laughs in Flowers
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by allison.lim
1w ago
Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous quote reminds us of the majesty of Spring: “The earth laughs in flowers.” Just as a giggle bubbles up and erupts into loud, bellowing laughter, flowers begin to sprout and then unfurl their petals into gorgeous creations. Can you picture it? Laughter, happiness, joy; peonies, daisies, roses. Flowers are Nature’s gift to us—a reminder to slow down the maddening pace we often keep and breathe in the goodness that surrounds us. So plant your favorite flowers in your Qigong practice spot. If you don’t have the opportunity to plant flowers, treat yourself to fresh cut f ..read more
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Spring Equinox: The Season of Renewal
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by allison.lim
1w ago
While the lunar calendar marked February 10 as the first day of Spring, the solar calendar recognizes the season’s start as the moment the sun is directly above the equator. For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 is the Spring equinox, and the official first day of Spring. Although the equinox heralds Fall in the Southern Hemisphere, the phenomenon happens at the same exact moment in every location around the world. This year, the equinox occurs on March 19 at 11:06 PM (EST). At this moment, daytime and nighttime are relatively equal, as both the Northern and Sout ..read more
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What Do You Give of Yourself?
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by allison.lim
2w ago
Would you walk outside in the middle of a snowstorm barefoot and in shorts and a t-shirt? No, of course not. You intuitively know that doing so would tax the body’s resources. Not getting enough sleep, staying on the computer for far too long, drinking iced drinks, eating gobs of junk food, and feeding yourself a constant barrage of negative thoughts all have the same effect. Is what you’re giving of yourself worth it in the end? Take care of yourself—body, mind, and spirit. Feed yourself healthy thoughts and warming, healing foods. Get to sleep before midnight. Give your eyes a rest from you ..read more
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The Promise of Spring
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by allison.lim
2w ago
We’ve often heard people say, “You can look but you can not see.” To see is everything. To see is a miracle. Each one of us is a walking miracle. We are connected. We are fearless. We’ve been promised. The promise is a promise that tomorrow will be beautiful. Your life will be promised. No matter what your religion—God, Nature, Universe—that promise is behind you, next to you, and will be with you, side-by-side, all the way. Spring provides the perfect metaphor for that promise. The flower hasn’t yet bloomed, but be patient, your life will be promised. That’s growth, that’s Spring, that’s Natu ..read more
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Tending To Yourself in Spring
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by allison.lim
2w ago
In Spring, we care for trees and shrubs by clipping dead branches to make room for new shoots. We tend to our flower and vegetable gardens, tilling the soil and adding just the right amounts of water and nutrients to promote growth. We pare away the old, stir up the soil, and allow Nature the room to do its magic. Picture your Liver as a gardener tending to your body. Its job is to help Qi, Blood, and emotions to flow smoothly. When the Liver is balanced, there is perfect harmony in the garden—weeds are continually cleared, air and water flow are maximized, and plants are given what they need ..read more
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Bok Choy: A Liver-Loving Food!
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by allison.lim
3w ago
In the context of Chinese culture, Bok choy, or Chinese cabbage, is considered a superfood. With its cooling properties, bok choy is valued for its ability to not only nourish the body, but support digestion and promote overall well-being. This versatile vegetable can be steamed, sauteed, grilled, or pan fried, and added to stir-fries, soups, and more. While bok choy is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, potassium, and manganese, TCM looks beyond the physical properties of foods. Instead, the food’s essence, or how it energetically relates to the body’s organ systems, becomes pa ..read more
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Life Is What You Make Of It
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by allison.lim
3w ago
Expectations abound. And every day we have the opportunity to begin anew—to start fresh and discover limitless possibilities. But every night when we lay our heads on our pillows, our minds often race with missed opportunities, to-do lists, and things we could have (or should have) done differently. This type of mindset often leaves us feeling depleted. Instead of looking for what’s left undone or trying to change the things that make you unhappy, take note of the things and people that make you beam with joy and pride. Life is what you make of it. What will you make of this life, this year, t ..read more
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How Spring’s Arrival Affects the Liver
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by allison.lim
3w ago
Winter is drawing to a close, but it seems like the seasons are pulling in two different directions. One day is warm and sunny and another is cold and rainy. On some days, you leave for work in a winter coat, and by the time lunchtime draws near it feels like an entirely different season. When winter arrives, Nature begins to withdraw—trees lose their leaves, birds fly south, the ground hardens, and water freezes. Cold slows everything down. Everything in Nature enters a period of rest in order to have enough energy for Spring growth. Our bodies follow the same path. We must rest in Winter so ..read more
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