'A place of no-work / where everything / gets
done;
an empty place / brimming / with quiet gratitude.'
— Ronin
Winter Solstice has passed, the magi(c) of the
season flowed East as the energies of the "Fire Dog"
began to fill the world; stories and celebrations that
help us make sense of Reality, here, and now.
So for
now, here are a few mid-Winter stories and
suggestions for maintaining an extra-ordinary
awareness of health and well-being, while doing the
ordinary and essential business of Life.
Wishing you health & well-being
Kitty and Michael
| The Year of the 'Fire' Dog |
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It 4,704 by the Chinese calendar —
Year of the 'Fire' Dog. You know
Dog: loyal,
dependable, and determined, an upstanding member
of the pack; behaviors you should look for in others,
and yourself this year.
Listen to more of what Kitty has to say
about the Year of the Fire Dog and what you can do
to stay in balance with its energetic qualities.
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| Return of the Magi (An After-Christmas Tale) |
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The Winter
Solstice had passed, darkness gave way
to light, and the good news of the Child’s arrival
began to spread along the Silk Road.
Having followed
the meaning of the Star to Bethlehem, their hearts
filled with delight, the three Taoist Masters took to
the road once again, guided by a silken sense of the
Great Consciousness reborn, and knowing the Chinese New Year festivities would
celebrate not just a new year, but a new epoch.
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| A Mid-Winter Checkup |
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It's mid-Winter and according to Five Element Theory, the
Water energy of this season is coming to its lowest
ebb. Your kidneys may be pretty pooped by now,
leaving you feeling low in energy, and more
susceptible to becoming cold. Overall, your immune
system is a bit weaker due to the stresses it
undergoes from warding-off illness. This is a time of
year when more rest is needed to maintain normal
energy levels.
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| Staying Healthy in Winter |
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Seasons change, and your body and mental outlook
change with them in predictable ways. Oriental
Medicine at BIOM combines knowledge of seasonal
characteristics with your unique health situation, to
balance your energy (Chi) and help you adapt and
thrive during the cold months of winter.
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The Balance Point |
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"When we talk about settling the world’s problems,
we’re barking up the wrong tree. The world is
perfect. It’s a mess. It has always been a mess. We
are not going to change it. Our job is to straighten
out our own lives.”
– Joseph Campbell
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