The fall season is officially here and with it the energy of
the metal element. It’s no surprise that this element represents change,
letting go and transformation, we see it all around us. It is considered one of the most spiritual of
the elements because of the alchemic potentials. Feng Shui theories echo this more spiritual aspect as
well as the metal element is represented by the celestial father or heavenly
influences. In both Chinese medicine and Feng Shui, the metal element also governs the
lungs and therefore our Qi or life force.
Actually, there are different types of Qi. There is our original Qi that
we are born with, but there are also other types such as grain Qi that we
derive from the food we eat, lung Qi which comes from the air we breathe and
wei Qi which can be likened to our immunity, to name a few. These types of Qi
can be supported and cultivated with various lifestyle practices and regimes
such as Qigong and eating locally with attention to the energetic action of
foods according to the five elements.
One of the things I love about Chinese Medicine is that it is based on the
principle of prevention rather than intervention. Of course sometimes life happens and we
require intervention, however taking a conscious approach towards prevention
also increases the daily quality of life, self awareness and empowerment. It cultivates a closer relationship within ourselves and the world around us. I love the analogy of tending to our mind/body as gardeners tend to the garden. Nurturing the seeds of new potential, weeding out the excess, and giving thanks for the fruits of our labors.
The energy of the fall asks us to move inward, a pause, to give yourself time to do what
feels right to restore for the winter season.
Whether that’s cleaning house, making time for practices or activities
that nurture you or simply taking a new interest in how and what you are
filling your cup with. Getting back into
the kitchen is one great way to reconnect and nourish the system for the changing climate. Some of the foods associated with the metal
element are those of the onion family, garlic, ginger, turnips, radish. The
color of the element is white, so think white foods. These foods help to circulate energy, warm
the body and eliminate toxins. Other
immune boosters can be combined such as mushrooms, chlorophyll rich leafy
greens, celery, pumpkin, squash, and sweet potato.
One of my favorite cookbooks is called Naturally nourished
by Sarah Britton. It’s full of delicious and not too complicated ideas to keep
you inspired!
www.nourisheveryday.comhttps://nourisheveryday.com/
Happy Thanksgiving!
Debbie
www.blossomingspiritfengshui.com
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