Summer - the season of joy and expansion

“Summertime is always the best of what might be” – Charles Bowden

Summer is the most Yang (active, open) time of the year. The energy of the season is joy and expansion, so you’ll naturally feel more outgoing and energised.  In Chinese Medicine, Summer is associated with the Fire element and the Heart and Small Intestine channels. Fire:

• Represents joy and is expressed as love, laughter and warmth
• Regulates physical body temperature and the amount of fluid in the body (too much Fire dries up internal ‘waterways’)
• In balance, the mind is calm and sleep is sound
• Imbalanced can be expressed as a lack of joy (depression) or an excess of joy (mania)

The festive season can be a time of challenge and stress; increased social commitments, work deadlines, the feeling the loss of loved ones or financial pressures.

Metaphysically, the shoulders represent responsibility and how well you do (or don’t) manage them. Do your responsibilities feel like a burden? Do you feel weighed down by chores and jobs? Do you take on inappropriate responsibility for others’ needs or emotions?  Constantly tight shoulders can indicate you’re not taking enough time for you and your self growth.
 
Balance is the key to thriving this season. You’ll naturally feel more energised and social at this time of year, but be conscious of not pushing to the point of burn out. Ask yourself:

• Is the push to ‘get it done before Christmas’ real?
• Do I need to spend a lot of money on presents to show I care? Can presence be a present?
• How can I honour the memory of loved ones who aren’t here this festive season?
• Can I opt out of the over-consumption (stuff/food/alcohol) of the season?
• What are my non-negotiable self-care priorities to maintain? E.g. sleeping enough, eating well, saying no sometimes etc

 
Throughout Summer, make it your intention to maintain your self-care and balance activity with reflection time.  

Be balanced and at your best this Summer, book a Summer Session! Book your appointment online or call 0423 493 255.

- Nadine x