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24/02/2026

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14/02/2026

Being in Control Is the Very Definition of Stagnation

In modern society, control is praised.

We are told to control our schedules.
Control our emotions.
Control our bodies.
Control our outcomes.

But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, control is not strength.

It is stagnation.
The Illusion of Control

When a person insists on control, what are they truly holding onto?

Expectation.
Fear.
Rigidity.

In Chinese medicine, health is movement.

Qi must move.
Blood must move.
Emotions must move.

The moment we attempt to grip life tightly, we interrupt its natural rhythm.

The Liver governs smooth flow. When we attempt to control every variable, Liver Qi tightens. Shoulders rise. Breath becomes shallow. Sleep becomes restless.

Control may feel powerful.
But physiologically, it is contraction.
And contraction is the beginning of disease.
Nature Does Not Control — It Flows

Look at the seasons.

Spring does not control its arrival.
Summer does not resist its heat.
Autumn does not cling to its leaves.
Winter does not rush its stillness.

Nature expresses balance through change.

This principle is beautifully echoed in the Dao De Jing, attributed to Laozi:

“By letting go it all gets done.”

This is not passivity.
It is alignment.

When we stop forcing, the body reorganises itself.
When we stop gripping, breath deepens.
When we stop controlling, Qi resumes its course.

Control and Chronic Conditions

In clinic, many chronic patterns share the same root:

Neck and shoulder tension
IBS and digestive irregularity
Hormonal disruption
Jaw clenching and headaches
Shallow breathing

Often these are not simply physical problems.

They are patterns of holding.

Holding responsibility.
Holding identity.
Holding outcomes.

The body mirrors the mind.

The tighter the mental control, the more pronounced the physical stagnation.

The Paradox of Strength

True strength is adaptability.
Bamboo bends in the wind and survives the storm.
The rigid tree snaps.

When a person learns to respond rather than control, something profound shifts:

The nervous system softens.
The diaphragm releases.
Circulation improves.
Sleep deepens.
Movement returns.
And where there is movement, there is life.

Releasing Control in Practice

Letting go does not mean chaos.
It means trust in process.
It means breathing fully before reacting.
It means allowing emotion without suppression.
It means accepting cycles rather than resisting them.

In Tai Chi, we do not fight force — we redirect it.
In acupuncture, we do not overpower symptoms — we restore flow.
In life, we do not conquer nature — we align with it.
Control is effort.
Flow is intelligence.

A Final Reflection

If you feel exhausted despite doing everything “right,” ask yourself:

Where am I gripping?
Where am I tightening?
Where am I trying to control what was never mine to command?

Sometimes the most powerful medicine is not doing more.
It is releasing.
And in that release, stagnation transforms into movement.

14/02/2026

🌅 Morning Clarity — The Monk’s Way

In the Tang Dynasty, the Chan monk Yongjia Xuanjue wrote in the Song of Enlightenment:

“Before the world stirs,
the mind is like clear water.
When not disturbed, it reflects truth.”

The ancient monks rose before dawn not for productivity —
but for clarity.

Before emails.
Before noise.
Before other people’s expectations.

In that quiet hour, vision sharpens.

In Chinese medicine, the Liver governs vision — not just the eyes, but direction in life. When the mind is calm and the Qi flows freely, clarity returns naturally.

If your mornings feel rushed or foggy, it is not weakness —
it is turbulence.

Tomorrow, try this:

• Wake before the world
• Sit upright
• Breathe slowly into the lower abdomen
• Let the surface settle

When the water clears, you do not need to search for answers.
They are already reflected.

— Chinese Lee
Lee Chinese Style Therapy

11/02/2026

February is the Month of the Liver: Acupuncture Hull for Liver Qi Stagnation

Liver season In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), February marks the beginning of the Liver season. This is a time to support circulation and release stagnation. It also prepares the body for the renewal of Spring. The Liver is known as The General of the body. It governs blood storage, tendons, emotional flow, and the smooth movement of Qi…...

Liver season In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), February marks the beginning of the Liver season. This is a time to support circulation and release stagnation. It also prepares the body for the…

06/02/2026

In autoimmune thyroid diseases, acupuncture reduces inflammatory cytokines and balances immune function.

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04/02/2026

Weight Gain: Andropause is often linked to increased fat storage, particularly around the abdomen.

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04/02/2026

How Life Events Shape Our Perspective

Daily writing prompt How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? View all responses Significant life events and the passage of time have taught me that life is less about control and more about awareness. Challenges, losses, and moments of change have stripped away what I once thought was important and revealed what truly matters — health, balance, connection, and integrity....

Daily writing promptHow do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?View all responses Significant life events and the passage of time have taught me that l…

31/01/2026

The TCM Key Components You Should Know for a Healthier Life

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30/01/2026

My review from Andrey Matos (The Coffee Man)
Nespresso Professional | Workplace Coffee Solutions Expert | “The Coffee Man” – Helping Businesses Create Exceptional Coffee Experiences
January 29, 2026, Andrey was Lee’s client

I highly recommend Lee as I have used his services a few times especially due to back pain and leading up to a half-marathon race which Lee has not only helped me identifying the root cause of my pain but also giving a clear guidance of what I can do daily to prevent it from recurring it again. Thank you Lee for your support and knowledge.

29/01/2026

Reclaim Your Energy.Thyroid conditions like Graves’, Hashimoto’s, and chronic hyperthyroidism don’t just “happen.”They’re a sign of overload — toxins, stress, inflammation, and an immune system stuck in overdrive.

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UNDERSTANDING THE THYROID SYSTEM AND USING TCM ACUPUNCTURE TO TREAT THYROID DISORDERS The thyroid system involves complex signalling between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. This system al…

28/01/2026

Unlocking Healing Potential with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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28/01/2026

Six acupuncture sessions in.
Three years of PRP (pityriasis rubra pilaris) constant inflammation and the drugs didnt work.

The skin is already changing direction.

A long way to go — but the journey has started.

Patient is delighted