Seasons In Our Life Blog
The Seasons In Our Live blog has a variety of topics and information for consideration. The topics are based on Qigong, acupuncture, life coaching, and much more .
Unity, Core Consciousness and Change
The idea of the Tao (Way) and of Qi energy suggests an interconnectedness between all phenomena, a oneness. This idea is represented by the foundational principle of Unity. The principle of Unity suggests that we all come from the same…
The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting
The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting The Five Phases model provides us with a set of guidelines and questions that are useful for solving problems and setting goals. Traditionally the Five Phases correspond to its…
Problem Solving Guideline 5
WATER Winter Fear/Courage/Faith Adaptability/Fluidity Capacity Will/Power Gestation Coping/Clarity Reserves Investment Expertise/Wisdom Ambition/Will Do I have the will, the strength and ambition to undertake my goal? What risks are there? What are I willing to risk? What is the worst thing…
Problem Solving Guideline 4
Metal Autumn Inspiration Quality/Excelling Value/Self-worth/Refinement Essence Structure/Form Respect (for self and others’ views) Harvesting/Gathering Structure/Form Letting go/Release non-essentials/ Strength Elimination Do I need to make room for inspiration, to let in something new? Is my goal(s) worth pursuing?…
Problem Solving Guideline 3
EARTH Late summer Groundedness Sympathy Centeredness Support Nourishment Confidence Giving and receiving Ripening and fruition Usefulness Agreement Contribution Is it useful to me and others? Do I need it? Is it needed by others? Do…
Problem Solving Guideline 2
FIRE Summer Heart, Joy and Humor, Satisfaction Trust Enthusiasm/Attraction—What do I want? Freedom Partnership/Relationship— Responsibilities Interaction with others Control Communication Maturation of planned goals Assimilation and Sorting— What to pursue? What to abandon? Is there joy, humor, warmth and…
Problem Solving Guideline 1
WOOD Spring Birth of new ideas/Beginnings/ Vision/Planning New growth Intention/Decision making/Judgment Direction Evaluation of Pros and Cons Future Anger/assertion of being What is my vision? What is my goal? What are the positive and negative aspects of my goal? Is…
Tips for Autumn
1. Gathering. Be aware of what you value. What is really essential to you? Notice your strengths and qualities. Focus on what is positive in your life. Honor yourself. Extend this attitude to others and nature. Recognize, praise and compliment…
Autumn
“The Autumn Wind” Wu-ti (157-87 B.C.) Autumn wind rises; white clouds fly, Grass and trees wither; geese go south. Orchids, all in bloom; chrysanthemums smell sweet. I think of my lovely lady; I never can forget. Floating-pagoda boat crosses Fen…
The Kidneys
The Kidneys and the Bladder From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, each of the four seasons is a concentration of a particular type of energy. The passage of time marked by the seasons involves the succession of…
Winter
“It sifts from leaden Sieves” It sifts from leaden Sieves— It powders all the Wood. It fills with Alabaster Wool The Wrinkles of the Road— It makes an Even face Of Mountain and of Plain— Unbroken Forehead from the East…
Spring
Abandon In Spring one sleeps absent to morning Then everywhere hears the birds singing: After all night the voice of the storm And petals fell — who knows how many? Li Po (701-762 A.D.) Looking at Springtime In fallen States…
About Seasons in Our Life
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