Just finished the final words of my talk on the Earth Element. What a great reminder to take some time, step back, and enjoy the season. Not that it’s too difficult for me. I’ve always loved this time of year. I call it the dog days of summer. For someone who is often busy and can easily over schedule, I have no problem soaking in the last warm days and relaxing. I like to sit around and watch the tomatoes ripen. (Well, they’re ripening for me but they’re in my greenhouse so don’t feel bad if yours aren’t.
Headed out to Remlinger farms today for some U pick pumpkins, corn maze ,and the whole meal deal. It spit rain, then we were more soaked in sun than rain, and it was too warm for coats. It was the perfect thing to do, when I really should have done something else. The crisp air and typically funny extended family time left a lot to be thankful for.
Questions to ask yourself: Are you content this season? Are you able to harvest what has been sown? Are your relationships reciprocal? These are all important measures of the health of your earth element. Beyond that, how’s your digestion? The Chinese spleen and Stomach are in charge of the storage and movement of nourishment and relate to the Earth element. Imbalances here can result in diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, low energy and more.
Do your Earth element a favor, call to schedule a seasonal acupucnture tune up, eat your food lightly cooked, chew you food, be grateful and sing!!!
