by Corey Timbers
Master of Acupuncture
“In Chinese medicine, the Winter Solstice is the most Yin day of the most Yin season (Winter) of the year and is contained within the Water element.
Yin is deep, dark, cold, still and silent. It is a time for going within, filling and maintaining our reserves, resting, and moving slowly.
Inward reflection, meditation, and confronting the unknown can sometimes bring up the feeling of fear. What lies in the depths of my consciousness? Do I have enough in my reserves the meet the challenges ahead?
When engaged with mindful on-resistance, fear can transform into wisdom. As Thich Nhat Hanh simply say, “Hello my little fear. I know you are there in me. I’m here to take good care of you.” Met in this gentle way, fear loses its poser over us and it’s essence can become our ally.
The more we can emulate the outward stillness of nature in winter and go within, the more energy we’ll have to fully manifest our potential in spring. So enjoy the rest, stay warm, and listen deeply to your inner needs.
In this time of so much “doing,” it’s the primacy of “being” that will see us through :)”
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