04/05/2024
Following the lunar calendar, May 5th is the official start of summer. That is a special date because there will be lots of excitement going on in the atmosphere at that time and the energy is going to have a major shift.
From this day, the sun will start getting stronger. The temperature will rise very rapidly, all the plants will grow very fast, and all of nature will come out for a universal dance.
The body is part of nature, so following the flow of nature is the core of the Chinese Five Elements philosophy.
To help keep yourself in harmony with that flow, start going to bed a little bit later and get up earlier so the Yang energy has time to release.
The Yang energy is getting stronger and stronger this time of year and the energy in the body tends to go out more. Sleep may not be deep because the Yang energy is so active and wants to go out all the time.
👉To balance that yang energy, deep breaths are very good. As often as you can, take long, gentle, deep breaths and keep a smile on your face. This helps to calm the anxiety.
👉Exercise more and drink plenty of fluids. However, try to avoid drinking anything very cold because that interrupts the movements of Yang energy. It is especially important not to drink anything cold after you exercise and work up a good sweat. If you drink something cold right away that energy gets trapped and interrupted which is not good for the internal organs.
👉Avoid being in wet clothes, especially after exercising. Take a shower, dry off and change clothes as soon as possible after you exercise. Do not lie down in wet clothes or in a wet or damp area because this time of year and throughout the summer the Yang energy always tries to release from the skin.
👉Starting May 5th, the heart energy is starting to take charge so keep an eye on your blood pressure. This is very important when the temperature is rising outside.
👉Sitting meditation helps to calm down the heart better. Doing SFQ active exercises are always good for you, but this time of year it is better to start doing more sitting meditation than other times of the year.
Many Blessings,
Chunyi Lin