The inevitable push of spring encourages us to shake off the accumulated heaviness of winter, take a wider perspective, and perhaps dream of growing our own pair of wings. On the flip side, the pressure of having to grow up and out in our lives, to once again come up with a personal re-birth or visioning plan, can feel relentless and exhausting.
Perhaps a new inquiry might arise. Instead of thinking that in the exuberance of spring you have to do something industrious, you might wonder how you can move like a fresh sprout, entering the archaic wholeness of life, entering into the flow of growth with less efforting, more naturalness, less squeeze, more trust.
It’s in this spirit of curiosity, that I thought I would share a few of my favorite springtime supports:
Using Liver 14: Qi Men or the Gate of Hope:
This energy-vortex, aka. acupuncture point, reminds us to take a fresh breath, to in-spire, to feel re-inspired in our lives. With a big inhale, spring winds move through our chest and we can open our wings. Qi Men is found directly below the nipple in the space between the ribs. Palpate for tenderness. In addition to massaging this point, you can use essential oils such as lemongrass, bergamot, or eucalyptus to liberate the qi through the chest.
Wishing you connection with the wild jubilations of spring,
Kendra
excerpt from the Spring 2024 newsletter
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