Our Inner Lights in the Dark
Spring is unfolding quickly in North Carolina right now. We are watching the world wake up around us as plants that have cocooned in the dark rich fertile earth are coming to life again. I have always found peace and comfort in nature and the Earth’s seasonal cycles. It is beyond …
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Spring in the Inner World and Outer World
The start of Spring in the Chinese system is the beginning of February and falls on February 3rd in 2022. This day is called a cross quarter day and represent the midpoint between the Winter solstice and the Spring equinox. In the Chinese system this also represents the beginning of …
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Summer in the Outer World and Inner World
The first day of Summer in the Chinese system is the beginning of May, and falls on May 5th in 2022. This day is called a cross quarter day and represents the midpoint between the Spring equinox and the Summer solstice. It is also a time to observe your inner …
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Fall in the Outer World and Inner World
Being outside in the natural world in the company of plants is healing. In traditional healing systems like Chinese medicine, the language of the natural world teaches us to understand and take care of our physical bodies and our inner sanctuaries. The seasons can guide is to food and herbs …
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Winter In the Inner World and Outer World
The start of Winter in the Chinese system is the beginning of November and falls on November 7th in 2022. This day is called a cross quarter day and represent the midpoint between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice. It is also a time to observe your inner infrastructure …
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What Fall Can Teach Us About Health and Balance
August 6th was the first official day of the Fall Season. Most calendars show the first day of Fall on the Fall Equinox, but the shift into Fall actually starts weeks earlier, as the days continue to get shorter. I find that many people notice this shift, even if they …
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