Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Mental Health for Summer
The heart of summer is here, bringing long sunny days and vibrant energy. But did you know that this season can also be challenging for our mental health? When your fire element is out of balance, you may feel lack of joy or excess joy, anxiety, insomnia, and struggle with poor memory and concentration.
10-Minute Meditations
When you slow down and change your focus, you find stillness and space to breathe. Check out a few of our favorite meditations and other mindfulness resources.
Expressing Gratitude
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to discuss gratitude. Writing in a gratitude journal is one of our favorite tools to keep track of all the reasons to be thankful.
Practicing Self-Love
Self-love is prioritizing yourself and giving yourself the same compassion, grace, and gentleness that you would give your best friend, even when you struggle.
Worry + The Earth Element
Mindfulness and meditation can be very potent for a balanced earth element. The practice of focusing clear thoughts so as to wash away mental worry is key for a higher quality of life.
Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
Mindfulness can benefit many areas of your daily life including physical and mental well-being, relationships and performance at work.