In Chinese 5 Element Theory, we are at the end of the fifth season of late summer. The days are cooler, daylight is shortening, and we feel a difference in the energies since August. During this period where the Earth element is strongest, we need to focus on strengthening the correlating organs of the spleen, pancreas and stomach. Focusing on healing the gut and our “mother earth” will be the priority in order to strengthen our immunity for the fall season.

Nature teaches us to flow

Interesting how it only takes one day for our health to start to crumble. To make the wrong choice, to have an accident, to start thinking things that could spiral you out, to stress and then not sleep well,  or eat foods that really disrupt the body. The body and its symptoms are always showing you its needs. And what comes to the surface physically are reminders to each of us to take the time for self-care. 

Women, I’ve been on a journey that I know many of you can relate to. And while I can only speak to this as a woman, this is something for the men too. Seeing us shift out of the patriarchal order is one that takes time and patience and most of all, unlearning for all of us. For us women, it’s one where we step out of being in too much of our masculine energy.

I remember the first time the trees really spoke to me in unison very loudly in my mind amidst my favorite path in a quiet forest. It was pre-Covid and they told me of a large and looming upcoming change. But I also knew from them I didn't need to fear it. I had no idea what was coming our way. After I heard this, I was not ready to talk about this, or my other communication with trees for some time. It still feels very personal and also egotistical or unspiritual or something. But I've decided to push through the resistance, because it’s important to share this.