Seeing as Mother’s Day is coming this weekend, not all of us are mothers but we can still use this day to honor the feminine energy within. In our society, we find ourselves being pulled in multiple directions fulfilling all of our different roles living from a place of predominantly masculine energy. In Chinese medicine, this is the yang energy which is energy directed outward, being active, and focused on doing. Often we forget that to stay in balance, we also have to slow down and direct our energy inward. In Chinese medicine, this is the yin energy. This is the self-nurturing that we neglect and our bodies respond by experiencing fatigue, tension, weakness and burn out trying to get our attention by slowing us down. Like the seasons, we have cycles in our energy where we can be more active and times when we need more rest. By engaging in practices that slow you down such as meditation, relaxation yoga, stretching, deep breathing, nature walks, a massage, a Reiki treatment, or any nurturing activities, you will find yourself restored with renewed energy. Every cell of your body will respond with a deep sigh of gratitude. Often my body will respond with the message “welcome home” and I know that I've listened to my body's needs and tapped into a deep well of plentiful, restorative energy. This year, allow yourself to reflect on a new meaning of Mother's Day that will honor your energy within.
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