October 21, 2014

With the warmth and vibrance of summer, nature grows & flourishes. The strength of the sun creates an expansive force, the element of fire is prolific, days are long, active & warm.

In Taoist philosophy, the word for heart  (“Xin”) also means 'mind'.  It encompasses a much broader understanding than we have in the west.  The heart is the ruler of the emotions, thoughts and spirit.  If the heart is disturbed nothing else will function well. A calm settled nervous system is important to feel grounded and in control. You are then free to open up, express, create & grow during these warm months, without feeling vulnerable or out of control. Out of balance, you may grow weary with over-riding emotions such as anger, desire or anxiety.