The Zen of Healing http://thezenofhealing.com with a gentle reminder, healing comes from within... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:20:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Everything always changing… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/24/everything-always-changing/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/24/everything-always-changing/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:20:36 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=319 As the leaves change and fall, I’m reminded of one of the Buddha’s core teachings – ALL things from moment to moment are impermanent, always changing. Each moment of life is another opportunity to receive, let go, start fresh!

]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/24/everything-always-changing/feed/ 0 Inspiration http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/17/inspiration/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/17/inspiration/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:22:53 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=312 Meridians that govern energy of Autumn (Metal) in our bodies are Lung and Colon. Physiologically, the Lungs are in charge of receiving our air – inspiration on one level. On a deeper level, in charge of receiving connection to Spirit or Highest Self. Allowing for clarity, acknowledgment of our own unique roles and gifts in this life. Take some BIG belly breaths, be truly inspired by all that’s around and WITHIN you!

]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/17/inspiration/feed/ 0 Chew Your Food! http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/03/chew-your-food/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/03/chew-your-food/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:54:34 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=301 With this time of year being about nourishment, one of the simplest things we can do is CHEW. Many traditions teach the benefits of 50-100 “chews” per bite. First, it is much easier on our entire system when we’re not asking it to break down huge pieces of food. Second, it encourages needing less in a given meal. Finally, it can be a wonderful meditation to just BE with what fuels our body, mind, and spirit. So CHEW!

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]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/02/movement/feed/ 0 Earth is sweet… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/01/earth-is-sweet/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/01/earth-is-sweet/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:48:35 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=295 The energetic taste of Earth is “sweet”. And so the functions of our Spleen/Stomach meridians can be kick-started by eating a bit of sweet food in the morning. Now, I’m not talking about a sugar-filled rampage! But more like a piece of fruit, or perhaps some agave (honey-like but with a lower glycemic index) lightly drizzled on something.

]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/09/01/earth-is-sweet/feed/ 0 The Late Summer… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/31/the-late-summer/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/31/the-late-summer/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:44:10 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=289 The Late Summer – a time of harvest – gathering nourishment and sustenance, an internal storehouse, so that we can smoothly transition through the autumn and winter leading to a flourishing rebirth in spring. We feed our bodies with food, our minds with the sights, sounds, colors, smells all around us, and our spirit with a strong center, rooted in understanding, attentiveness, stability and unconditional love.

]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/31/the-late-summer/feed/ 0 Grounding our Thoughts… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/28/grounding-our-thoughts/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/28/grounding-our-thoughts/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:49 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=287 As our Stomach receives, chews, and processes food, our mind does as well… have you ever felt like you’re just chewing on the same thoughts? Being grounded in the Earth can reign in a mind that tends to overchew and actually allow new thoughts… and experiences to come in. When was the last time you just planted your bare feet in the ground? :)

]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/28/grounding-our-thoughts/feed/ 0 Our Daily Earth Time… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/27/our-daily-earth-time/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/27/our-daily-earth-time/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:54:08 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=285 Each meridian has a two-hour window of time throughout the day where our Qi is flowing the strongest through it. Our Earth meridians, Stomach and Spleen, are from 7-9am and 9-11am. If you want to truly nourish and strengthen the Earth within you, all…ow yourself a mindful breakfast (no TV, email, etc.) between 7-9am. For more info. on the Earth Element: http://www.thezenofhealing.com/earth/

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]]> http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/26/earth-mother/feed/ 0 A Fifth Season… http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/25/a-fifth-season/ http://thezenofhealing.com/2009/08/25/a-fifth-season/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:32:34 +0000 admin http://thezenofhealing.com/?p=281 Chinese Medicine and particularly Five Element Acupuncture recognizes a fifth season, that of the Late Summer, which we are in now… belonging to the Earth Element.

It’s a transitional time not only between Summer (Fire) and Autumn (Metal), but some texts also put Earth as a transitional element between the other elements as well… giving them ground, stability, and the unconditional love and attentiveness of the Mother.

So for those of you worried that summer was over and autumn on our doorstep… don’t fret, we’re not quite there yet! And this is such a beautiful time of year in Seattle.

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