Winter Energy
Hello my friends, Winter is here. According to Chinese cosmology, winter officially began November 7, 2014. At this time of year with winter’s energy starting to come in, all of the energy of the plants has gone back to the roots, back into the earth. The energy is being stored up now for next spring. Just as the plants are storing and building up their energy during wintertime, we should do the same with our physical bodies. Winter is the season represented by the Water element. Water symbolizes darkness, mystery, wisdom, and rejuvenation. From the Daoist perspective, Water is the primary element - the place from which all life energy begins. This is the time to focus more on building your kidney energy. Your kidney energy is the source of your vitality and longevity. Protecting and strengthening your kidneys, your vitality energy, is so important this time of year. It will not only help keep you healthy and strong during winter but will also prepare your body ...