Flowers are starting to bloom, the smell of freshly mown grass is in the air, the birds are extra chirpy… which can only mean one thing! Spring is in the air, here in Australia and for all our southern hemisphere SuperFeasters.
The transition from winter to spring can be tricky for some, but we can follow the cues from nature to ensure we reap the benefits of this beautiful seasonal change. Like the folks from the Daoist tradition, observing nature can provide so many relevant and true insights. Easy example – spring is when the flower buds start to open and emerge, from their dormancy; like us, as we shake off those cobwebs and emerge from our insulated winter shelters. Because during winter, it is a-ok to be sleeping a bit extra; we prioritise sleep at SuperFeast HQ.
But spring is a time for renewal, it’s a time for shifting gears from our inward facing, hibernation practices during winter, to something more proactive and creative - a time for opportunity and growth. This could mean many things for you – maybe it’s starting that project you have been putting off, reconnecting with friends and family, getting creative in the kitchen and trying new recipes or starting a movement practice to reinvigorate the mind and body. It really is like the clichéd butterfly emerging from her safe, warm, secure cocoon. Actually, we think it's a darn good time to try our 100 Days of Schizandra Challenge.
For the Chinese, traditionally there are known to be five elements and each element helps explain all of nature’s phenomena – including the seasons. Wood is the element reflecting spring. During winter, wood is relatively dormant, stable and quiet, as it hibernates from the cold. When spring appears, there is a surge, a rising in energy. Somewhat of a rebirth. This is also a time of vision :)
Practically speaking, spring is the time to support our detoxification organs, we’re talking our beautiful liver and our lymphatic system, which have been relatively stagnant over the winter period.
Some tips for your transition from winter to spring:
Enjoy this time of reawakening and creativity. We’d love to hear about your transitioning into the new season. This transformative time might be supported by our podcast Transformation with Tonic Herbalism. And maybe you're having some skin issues due to the seasonal effects, we've got you covered with some tips here. Need more inspiration about joining us on #100daysofschiz?! Check out the sexy 7 benefits of Schizandra :)
Tracy Duhs is a modern wellness hydration expert who has devoted her life to helping people awaken their vitality and feel alive. Her education and healing work is underpinned by the belief that our cells have their own innate intelligence, and by removing the obstacles for healing, giving the body the building blocks for biogenesis, and allowing our cells to do what they know how to do, we can thrive in good health.
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