June – A Month of Transition
Master Chunyi Lin
June is a month of transition. The life force is very strong this time of year, and nature puts it to good use.
All the new life that began in the spring flourishes during the summer because it is getting all the energy from the earth, the air, the sun, and the water to give full blossom for a good harvest in the fall. As this is true for nature, it is also true for you.
Connect with Earth’s Energy for Balance & Harmony
Make connections with the earth for balance and harmony. Earth in your hands, your feet in the sand, and time in the garden are all very beneficial ways to take time to connect with the earth and help to Balance the Yang Energy.Â
Find time to Smell the dirt, the earth, the plants and flowers. Earth Energy helps to calm down your emotions, especially when you smell the smells of the earth, of things growing can be so grounding and so healing. Take a Deep Breath and inhale that wonderful smell, that powerful energy.
Almost everything comes from the earth and eventually goes back to the Earth so the Earth Energy is what we need to make everything grounded.
The earth energy supports all the activities you are doing energetically so getting connected with the earth and the smells of the earth is such a great way to build your energy and ground your energy without overdoing. Please give it a try this summer as often as you can.
The Fire Energy
In the Chinese Five Element philosophy, the Fire element is associated with summer and heat. It is symbolic of maximum energy or greatest yang, nature at its peak of growth. The body is the same. You should take advantage of this time to allow yourself to be active in so many things. Take in as much energy as you need to support all your activities.
The Heart Energy
The Fire element is also associated with the heart, the pericardium, the small intestines, and the triple heater meridians. This makes focusing on your heart even more powerful this time of year. Let your love flow and grow and shine like the sun. Be joyful and let your heart blossom and flourish. Summer is a great time to get outdoors, be active, be involved, get your toes in the earth, and get grounded.
Time to Nourish the Spirit and Calm Your Mind
Early summer is for being out and involved in the world and nature and living your life fully. All your mental activity, your memory, and all your thought-processes are a part of this summer energy of the heart. The Fire element is also your emotional well-being and your consciousness. This is a time to nourish and bring peace to your spirit, and realize your life’s greatest potential as you find joy in even the smallest things. When you find joy in anything in your life, you are increasing joy in your body and in your spirit.
Balancing the Fire Element
Sometimes with great passion and enthusiasm we can overdo it. Balance and harmony are so important. Don’t overdo it. Don’t spend too much time in the sun. When you are out, be sure to take some breaks in the shade and let your body cool down. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat lighter and avoid heavy, greasy, or overly spicy foods.
