Flow slowdown - winter’s wisdom
There are no ends and no beginnings, everything is change.
This winter, what daily movement could bring you joy?
We can support Kidney Qi with food, movement, knowledge and connection.
Eat
Black/purple and high protein foods nourish Kidney Qi and Yang.
Black beans, tempeh, kidney beans, organ meats, mussels, shrimp, beef and chicken are all great options for proteins. Millet, buckwheat and barley are kidney supporting grains and all dark vegetables and fruits (eggplant, kale, blackberries, blueberries) will offer you foundational nourishment.
Eat food warm and cooked. Drink water warm or room temperature
3 recipes for you to check out: steamed mussels & beef bone broth & Red lentil soup
Move
TCM advises that in winter, we shouldn't experience "leaking of the skin,".
Keep moving and stay slow. Breaking a mild sweat is fine, but pouring with sweat will drain your Qi.
Stretch often. 2, 5 or 10 min, solo, with a pal online or in person. Qi flow loves a stretch!
Keep your Qi flowing free
Pursue
Even when committed to “the plan”, we can always check out what works, what doesn’t and what now?
Everything changes. Is this true for you? Check for yourself.
Sleep, meditation, reflection, contemplation, journalling or however you check in. Get intentional with your rest and take time to check out where things are at, for you.
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May you, reader and the Land where you are, have the conditions for Life to thrive.
all the best,
Lamia
