Five Phases

The Gifts of Summer

The Gifts of Summer

Welcome to the fourth post on The Five Phases. The first two paragraphs below repeat the introduction to this Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept. You can find other posts in this mini-series here.

The Gifts of Spring

The Gifts of Spring

Welcome to the third post on The Five Phases. The first two paragraphs below repeat the introduction to this Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept. You can find other posts in this mini-series here. Thanks for reading Cycles and Seasons! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

The Gifts of Winter

The Gifts of Winter

Welcome to the second post on The Five Phases. The first two paragraphs below repeat the introduction to this Traditional Chinese Medicine concept. You can find the first post in this mini-series here.

The Gifts of Autumn

The Gifts of Autumn

For many cultures, the changing seasons signal when it’s time to alter both external and internal activities. Our ancestors believed that aligning with what was happening "in nature" helped them to live harmoniously and in right relationship with the world around them. Indeed, they didn't see themselves