05/01/2026
Have you ever noticed how we talk about processing things in digestive language
“I need time to digest that.”�
“I’m still chewing on that idea”
“I need to let that idea marinate a bit more”
“I haven’t fully absorbed that yet.”
In Chinese medicine, this isn’t just a figure of speech. We tend to speak this way most clearly when life changes quickly and there’s a lot to adjust to. It’s how the body communicates overload — especially during big transitions like immigration.
Read this article about the Spleen, digestion, and why major life changes often show up in the gut.
https://dailycupofqi.com/the-spleen-and-immigration-when-the-body-struggles-to-digest-change/