As we move deeper into fall, we enter the season of the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Just as trees release their leaves, we too are invited to let go of what no longer serves us. Metal represents strength, clarity, and the wisdom to release gracefully. The art of release unfolds naturally when
The Metal Element from Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with the Fall and teaches us how to navigate this seasonal period of letting go, dying to create something new, and finding inspiration in the journey. Metal stands for being strong, clear about things, and knowing when it’s time to let things go. These abilities help
Among the ancient healing modalities found in Energy Medicine, the theories and practices of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are front and center. As a psychologist, it is the study of the Five Elements from TCM which I have found most fascinating. While I learned many theories of personality in my psychology training, I have learned
While I am not always perfect at it, I know that the biggest benefit of mindfulness practice is in its ability to help me hold emotional discomfort without bypassing it. When things are going well in our lives, mindfulness helps us deeply experience the pleasure of being alive. However, it is when the going gets
Do you find yourself feeling a little a little blue, impatient, angry, sad, or lonely because of pandemic living? I’m right there with you. The Sunday after Thanksgiving was a grey day, and my mood was reflective of the color. The holidays had been small, but lovely, but the joy of being able to cook
You might not have noticed, but my weekly blogging took a decided pause in the last few weeks. It seems like there was one catastrophe after the other in my life and it was hard to keep up emotionally, physically, and mentally. There was simply not the psychic energy to put words to paper. Sometimes
Grief is a funny thing. It knows no time or boundaries. We have little control over when it decides to come up inside us. It’s like a wave that builds in the ocean and then crashes in to the shore. Each expression of grief ebbs and flows in amazing synchronicity with select moments of life
