I’m equally nervous and excited to let you know that my interview on the Awakening Conversations podcast is now live! In 2016, I experienced a powerful kundalini awakening that rocked my world and altered my life significantly. This isn’t a story I’ve shared very widely or very often. And this …
Metal meridians, Autumn, emotions and self-care
Autumn (aka Fall) is associated with the element of metal, where nature lets go of the old to make way for the new. Think of the cooling of fire, the falling of leaves and growth slowing as we head towards even cooler weather. The metal element represents the process of …
Wood meridians, Spring, emotions and self-care
Next up in the #meridianmonday series, I thought I’d better get this one out while it is still actually Spring here in the southern hemisphere! Spring is Liver and Gall Bladder season, and in 5 element theory, Spring is Yang energy, and associated with the element of Wood. Wood and …
Bladder qi meridian wisdom
The other meridian associated with the element of water and the season of Winter is the Bladder. Bladder qi is the Yang aspect of water, in counterpart to the Yin Kidney meridian. It represents the manifestation of the mind, and both forms and guides the interacton of the shen and …
The wisdom of your kidney qi
Kidneys are one of the most important organs in the body. We have two kidneys (left and right) but we can survive with one, in case of injury or organ donation. Kidneys remove waste products from the blood and produce urine. They control blood pressure and levels of many substances …
Water meridians, Winter, emotions and self-care
Today’s #meridianmonday takes a look at the water element, the associated meridians, season, emotions and self-care. Kidney and Bladder meridians correspond to water, and therefore to Winter Winter is a time of Deep Yin, going inwards. During Winter, our Qi (life force) flows more deeply within. The energies of winter …
Lessons from a mountain
Today I climbed Mt Coolum for the first time. It’s been ages since I climbed anything mountain-ish and I’d been meaning to check it out for a while. When the weather today was looking super-fine, I changed my plans and made it happen today. Mt Coolum is the second largest …
Meridians, elements, seasons and emotions
Things have been a little hectic for the last few weeks so my #meridianmonday posts were on pause. But I’m back, baby! With a new installment… talking about meridians, elements, seasons and emotions. As I’ve mentioned, there are layers and layers of meanings and associations within five element theory. A …
A rebellious yell
A shriek lived within my bones! For years unknown Silently seething Silenced Never speaking No way out Holding its own court Of energetic outrage Inside a soundproof hall No words, no words It’s only language: terrible pain But today! I invited myself to be held and heard In the safest …
Direction of flow in your meridians
For today’s #meridianmonday post, let’s talk about the direction of flow! I’ll also tell you how you can use this information at home to balance your energy. Each meridian has a start and end point in either the hands feet, or head However a few meridians start or end in …