Self-love is not always selfish; self-care is not always self-love. Here are a few practices to help you be a little kinder to your dear self.

In this guest post, ‘Brian Williams’ broaches the topic of l-o-v-e:

“Popular entertainment has been preaching for years that ‘all you need is love’…

…. But what is it exactly that we are pursuing?”

A surprising message about self-worth found embedded in a phrase and concept I resisted for a long time - until a friend lent his illumination.

Some thoughts about surviving winter, whether embodied as a human or as a tree.

Ginger is a delicious and warming stimulant when taken as a tea, spice or even candy. But, it can also be applied topically to get your Qi flowing again!

Thoughts and queries inspired by the one of the most ‘googled’ phrases of 2021.

How to use a simple and inexpensive tool to help you move parts that are not regularly moved in our modern environments.

Embodiment is becoming a more popular and urgent theme. What does it mean and why does it matter?

Praying usually implies language.

So, how might one communicate the desires and longings of the heart and soul without words?

What opportunities to heal and transform our fears and grief have we lost as we’ve pulled away from the deeper meaning of seasonal transitions and holidays?

As we settle into the twenty-first century, will the job of the future be technological? Or something much more basic and profound?

Coincidentally in keeping with the theme of Metal (Lungs and Large Intestine figuring prominently) - I attended a 90-minute live Zoom presentation this weekend about the diaphragm/abdomen relationship, and learned a cool word.

Discover the remarkably edible and medicinal qualities of this unusual rhizome - great in soups and stir-fries, but also excellent as a tea for deep coughs.

In the spirit of autumn and letting go, an audio post inspired by a statement from my husband.

When we’re feeling less than safe, we can turn to the stability just beneath our feet.

The spine is a structure of support, but can it also be a place of storage for emotions? Also, a movement video!

When is willpower helpful, and when is it too much ‘trying to push the river’?

Why is will power not always enough to sustain us? I offer some suggestions for how to cultivate and support this source of motivation.

The meridians of the ‘Metal’ organs - Lungs and Large Intestine - travel mainly through the arms. Here is a practice that can help you feel and facilitate the smooth flow of Qi through these channels.