WINTER 2007-2008

Winter is a time of going within. It is a time of rest. When we observe nature, we see that animals and plants do this without much resistance. Humans, on the other hand, find it difficult to rest for too long without feeling guilty for being “lazy”. Our Puritan work ethic always seems to serve as background noise.

We live on the earth plane, which is subject to the cycle of the seasons. The mid-Atlantic has four distinct seasons, and each season has different attributes. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is represented by the element of water. The emotion is fear, the colors dark blue and black, the organs the kidneys and the bladder, the direction north, the climate cold, the flavor salty, the sound groaning, and the spiritual resource will power and ambition.

Fluidity and flow are crucial in the water element. Since water is a symbol of what is happening in our lives, we go within to see if there is anything that is impeding the flow of the water. We gently observe it without judgment, as we would watch a movie on a big screen. As we release judgment of ourselves, as well as others, we experience more peace and joy. We continue to watch the movie every day, and release the emotions that come up to be transformed. We may find in the season of winter that more fear is coming up to the surface. We ask Universal Inspiration to help whatever is coming up moment to moment to be healed and transformed.

Meanwhile, make sure you get plenty of sleep and rest this winter and release that guilt!

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