Welcome to my site and blog. The purpose of this site is to give people a few ways to find relief, find balance, and cultivate health. It is a reflection of my practice, using sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch to develop habits that support wellness. Finding that balance is my ultimate goal – for myself and for others.
First, a little orientation
The Coping with Change pages give brief descriptions of the demands and challenges of each season as well as recommendations for relief. This blog page will be used for timely observations as well as additional suggestions, and periodically video links to interesting topics.
In addition, the sidebar has a link to my YouTube channel which has videos I have made and others I watch regularly; a link to the Five Flavors Alchemy website of an herbalist who cooks, balances the flavors energetically, and shares recipes; and a link to an astrologer who uses the language of the stars to explain the cyclic patterns we find ourselves in.
And now for the in-between season we find ourselves in
It’s the end of May. We seem to be between seasons. The temperature has fluctuated often and quickly. Yet we haven’t had a lot of rain over the spring. And we have already had big fires. Seasons in Southern California are different than the rest of the country. Our biggest challenges at this time of year are dryness, pollen from the non-native blooms, smoke and fire retardants in the smoke, and air pollution that sits in the valley too long. We are grateful for some rain to wash it all away, yet complain about the traffic when it comes.
So what to do?
While the weather is changeable soups are great. During all of the changes, hydration is key. Keeping up with all the changes requires some flexibility so stretching can help.
If you have been hydrating and stretching over the spring, then this in-between stage will be easier. Hydrating means drinking more water than you are used to, but also hydrating the nose with saline and a Neti Pot, or some other nasal rinse technique.
Look at the No Time/Space for Self tab under the Coping with Change menu page. There you will find more symptoms and relief suggestions for the season between seasons.
For now… Imagine Peace
Elen