by James Tuggle
Since we are all well within the grasp of the “tiger”, we might as well take stock of our situation. Change is the constant of our known universe; a new trimester, fall fast approaching, now is a good time to reflect on the last 6 months of this year and a become aware of all that is happening.
Self reflection is the hallmark of the metal or fall energy. The first step in actualizing any change is awareness of the problem, disease or obstruction.
Once you are aware of the lack of balance or harmony, such as dis-ease, then you have something to work with. Use the metal-mirror of self reflection to see the problem. The next step is to take responsibility for the situation; you have to release all attachments, ie, mental conditioning which actually begs the question of how to release these attachments. Here’s where your training as a healer comes to play with the problem.
It’s actually very simple, the lungs are the seat or center of our metal energy and our breathe is the force that can cut through all attachments. So ... take it easy, breathe naturally, take a deep breathe and exhale. This relaxed breathing gives your liver, seat of wood, a new awareness of patience, kindness and appreciation of the natural bounty or harvest of your life. This process of self release gives your heart an ample supply of joy heading into the winter months.
Don’t forget the vernal or autumn equinox is fast approaching the end of September; just as nature gives us a change of colors, fall colors, you can also display the change of summer giving rise to the harvest of the fall. You don’t need to travel back east to see the change of colors in the foliage of the trees, just take a trip into your inner landscape and enjoy the true change of colors.