by Sue Crites | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Five Elements, Liver, Qigong, Spring
Currently, in Northern Hemisphere, we have entered spring. The sun’s yang properties of brightness, activity, and heat will be dominating our lives for the next six months. Not only is spring a period of rapid growth in nature, it’s also a period of potential growth... 
by Sue | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Emotions, Featured, Five Elements, Gratitude, New, Uncategorized, Water Element, Winter
My Sixth Annual Gifts of Gratitude starts Dec.1! Will you be joining me? I know you have experienced many challenges over the past couple of years. I have too. What an interesting time we’re in! It’s easy to let the difficult times swamp the good times.... 
by Sue Crites | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Fear, Gratitude, Qigong, Self-love, Winter
According to the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, fear is the challenging emotion of winter. I am really trying to live without fear. When I feel my typical fear-based thoughts, I consciously push them aside and instead focus on a safe, secure, and abundant...