25th September, 2014

Taoism encourages taking inspiration from the cycles and rhythms of the natural world.

Spring shows the active awakening of flora, the wood element. In the longer warmer days, new shoots emerge & buds appear. This force shows determination to grow towards a single goal; the sunlight, but adaptability in its direction, giving each plant its unique shape. This force in you, gives a sense of direction, striving towards the goals you set &, when in balance, patient and present on the path leading you there.

During spring, you can observe co-existence; the interdependency of large & small ecosystems, the moss sharing space with fungus that depends on the shade of the tree, that depends on the dampness of the moss. In the Yoga Sutras, a text written by the Sage Patanjali, he believes that when our minds our quiet & completely present, the interconnectivity of all life is clear. A realisation of this inherent intimacy naturally leads to empathy. This practice of empathy can allow us to co-exist peacefully.

It is a time to grow as an individual on a path unique to you, while knowing that you are not separate from the world around you. This is your body to care for, your family, your community to heal when problems arise, your environment to fix, your land to protect.