Cooling Down to Become Calm, Focused, and Energized
Solar Term 15 | September 7 – September 22 White Dew Each morning when I step outside, I wonder what nature will bring me. Sometimes it’s a subtle difference in light and temperature. Other times it is pretty unique – glittery frost, a beautiful sunrise, or a buck running across the field. Last week it […]
Summer Stagnation
Solar Term 13 | August 7 – August 21 Hiking the big mountain peaks of the Canadian Rockies requires a level of focus and concentration that is unparalleled in my modern multi-tasking life. Walking across a scree field along the edge of a ridge leaves little room for mistakes. A small unfortunate misstep could require […]
Between the Shadow and the Soul
Solar Term 12 | July 22 – August 6 I don’t tolerate the heat very well. As the days get hotter I seek higher and higher altitudes to escape the heat. This week I was fortunate to spend time in the high mountains riding my mountain bike through alpine meadows filled with blooming wild flowers, […]
How Listening Heals your Digestion
Solar Term 11 | July 6 – July 21 When people ask you about your happy place, what comes to mind? Take a moment to visit it in your mind’s eye. What qualities does it bring up in you? My happy place is a spot by the Methow River in Washington State. What first comes […]