Excerpt from January 2025 Monthly Newsletter
Here we are in the depths of winter, represented by the water element in Chinese medicine. Water is a fascinating and mysterious element as it is soft and weak, flowing freely and extending everywhere giving life and asking for nothing in return. As it flows it attacks strong, hard surfaces and can carve magnificent gorges and canyons. We have much to learn from observing water in nature in its range of expressions, from gentle streams to raging rivers, from crashing waterfalls to tranquil lakes, from the powerful ocean to a gentle pond. Water flows down gracefully, free of striving and attachment. Without effort, it follows nature's course and willfully fills any container down to the tiniest point.
This time of year the vegetation is dormant, nature is quiet, and everything descends into a peaceful darkness of the season. The rain and snow bring freshness and purification through non doing and everything is renewed. This restful time allows the reservoirs to fill up to nourish the seeds of what's to come. There is vast undifferentiated potential in this time of stillness, where it is still unknown what the seeds will sprout and grow into. We are called inward to allow the cleansing and purifying nature of water to restore our vitality and prepare us for transformation in the coming Spring.
The organs associated with the water element are the kidney and bladder. These organ systems are considered the root of everything in our lives, life cycles, development, growth, and, maturation. The water element stores our will, which includes our willpower, goals, and endurance to fulfill our destiny. In Chinese medical theory, we are born with a curriculum and our will holds a deep knowingness to keep us flowing with our purpose. When the water element is out of balance, fear arises. To overcome fear, we must be like water and flow with the wisdom contained in our will, knowing that everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen is happening for a reason and serves the purpose of fulfilling our destiny. Fear can be a paralyzing condition, and is often the root of many other emotions. By acknowledging the fear and sitting in stillness with it with the knowing that it is here to accelerate our growth and potential, important breakthroughs can occur. Acupuncture is a powerful tool to help you access your profound wisdom and allow your inner water to break down your fears and carve out your greatest potential.
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