Nature's Calendar

"Let us love winter,

for it is the spring of genius."

~Pietro Aretino

Ah, Spring, that transition period between winter and summer, the season of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The birth of new ideas, inspiration, and creativity restored by the longer sun-filled days. Will it ever arrive?

We seem caught between winter and spring, as the weather switches back and forth between cold days and warmer days, the symptoms of both Spring Fever and Cabin Fever abound! 

It is good to know that the seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, like the tides, have an effect on our body's energy flow. And what we eat has a powerful effect on our ability to find balance not only in each season, but especially during the transition from one to another! 

From Strengthening Health Institute...."To be healthy we need to follow nature’s calendar and begin to change when she does. In the winter, we tend to eat more well cooked and warming dishes, things that will keep us warm and energized. Generally it is not a good idea to overdo it on ice cream and other foods that make us feel more sensitive to the cold. We still need lightly cooked vegetable dishes and raw salads that are mildly cooling to keep us fresh throughout the winter.

Starting in early to mid February, it is time to very gradually lessen these well cooked and warming foods and re-introduce foods that are light, refreshing and cooling. This way our body gradually adjusts to the coming of spring and follows nature’s pattern.  Add more lightly cooked vegetable dishes, raw salads, vegetable dishes and enjoy some oranges and tangerines. " 

Transitions are helped by a practice of mindfulness. As we move out of Winter, the season of retreat and rest, and into Spring, the season of new growth, rebirth and action, it is important that we find ways to reduce the stressors that keep us from feeling our best. 

We'll explore the energies of Spring-time in our next Jin Shin Jyutsu Workshop on March 23rd from 1-3 online. This workshop is the fourth in a year long series of workshops that take us through the Seasons of the Year. While this workshop is part of a series, each session will stand alone and be open to all. This Spring workshop will introduce us to the energies of Spring, the Third Depth, the organ function energies of Gallbladder and Liver as well as self help suggestions to make the most of the energies of Springtime and to balance body, mind and spirit. There are no pre-requisites. Registration is open.  If you are a monthly unlimited member, reach out for the code to get this workshop for 10% off.

"No matter how long the winter,

spring is sure to follow."

~Proverb