By James Tuggle
Since we are all well within the grasp of the "tiger" right now, we might as well take stock of our situation. Change is the constant of our known universe; with a new trimester underway and fall quickly progressing, now is a good time to reflect on the next 6 months of this year and become aware of all that is happening. Self reflection is the hallmark of the "metal" or fall energy. The first step in actualizing any change is awareness of the problem, disease or obstruction. Self-assessment is key. Once you are aware of a lack of balance or harmony, such as disease, then you have something to work with. Use the metal-mirror of self reflection to see the problem. The next step is to take responsibility for the situation; you have to release all attachments, i.e., mental conditioning which actually begs the question of how to release these attachments.
It’s actually very simple if you understand that the lungs are the seat or center of our metal energy and our breath is the force that can cut through all attachments. So...take it easy, breathe naturally, take a deep breath and exhale. Take another deep breath. And another. This relaxed breathing gives your liver, seat of wood, a new awareness of patience, kindness and appreciation of the natural bounty or harvest of your life. This process of self release gives your heart an ample supply of joy heading into the winter months.
The vernal or autumn equinox has passed and November is already here. Just as nature gives us a change of colors, fall colors, you can also display the change of summer giving rise to the harvest of the fall. You don’t need to travel back east to see the change of colors in the foliage of the trees, just take a trip into your inner landscape and enjoy the true change of colors.
