Qi migrations

Spring is a rough transition.

In our acupuncture clinic, a lot of pain, headaches, anxiety, irritability, stress, digestive problems, menstrual problems, and (of course) respiratory problems are getting a little worse right now.

(If you're feeling stable, it's an accomplishment.)

Blockage is the problem.

The human body is a microcosm of the Earth - what's going on out in the natural world is always mirrored inside the body.

In the winter, most living things on Earth go to ground to avoid the cold and take extended rests. They emerge in spring, spend summer outside, then move inward again in the fall.

The same happens with our Qi. It hangs close inside in the winter, travels outward in the spring, spends summer near the surface, and sinks back inward during the fall.

These Qi migrations go smoothly when throughways are clear and open. They get bumpy when throughways are blocked.

What may be suitable for the day to day [Qi] commute, may not be sufficient for a large seasonal migration.