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Good Morning!!! After what feels like a long, cold Winter when many of us have spent more than enough time indoors. I am grateful. And while the snow was pretty to look at, I for one have had my fill of boots, heavy clothing and frigid temps. I have not yet shed the warmth of my lightweight sweaters and warmer jackets. I embrace the feeling of the sun on my face and the promise of what's to come. What signs of Spring do you see in the world around you? Have you been outside i

Good Morning! Today is the Spring Equinox. The moment that Spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere - at last. A time of rebirth, Observe, experience and enjoy Nature's reawakening. But it's still chilly out there, so dress warm. https://www.tcmworld.org/spring-release/ This guided meditation experience from Grand Master Nan Lu is perfect in this time of global chaos to help bring you to emotional balance and relaxation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Y-qQrbEFE Sent to

Good Morning! Here in my backyard, the Spring activities have begun. The melting snow feeds my plants and bushes. I can finally see the grass and fertile earth. Birds of all kinds show their excitement at more easily finding food while squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks race around. A joyous celebration of Life, renewal, transformation and growth. For those of us that awaken early,we can appreciate and engage with the Total Lunar Eclipse of the Blood Moon tomorrow morning, Tues

Good Morning! There are many ways to express New Year's greetings in Mandarin. And you can find them all with a simple search. However it's not just about the greeting. It's the spirit and essence behind the words; most importantly wishes for good fortune, prosperity, happiness, and good luck. So I wish you all good things and some tasty dumplings too. https://www.tcmworld.org/happy-lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-fire-horse/ -- Esther

Good Morning! Well, this is what I've been waiting for and am excited to share with you. Each year around this time, according to ancient wisdom of Chinese astrological masters, there is an energetic shift to the influence of the new zodiac animal sign and element. 2025 brought the yearlong influence of the Wood Snake. And on February 17th, 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse gallops in to greet us and lead us on our next adventure. I am not a proponent of daily horoscopes, and

Good Morning! The sun is shining its beautiful morning light here in Northern NJ and local weather promises to be warmer than the frigid Arctic temps we've had. The icicles will melt and I'll take a walk outside in Nature. The squirrels, rabbits and birds will find food as will the many deer that inhabit the woods nearby. Early signs of Spring and the hope of regeneration make it easier to feel positive. This week is Valentine's Day, a long holiday weekend for some and Tuesda

Good Morning! I love this time of year when the stillness of winter seems to go on and spring is not yet ready to burst forth. I look forward to the celebration of the Snow Moon that anticipates the arrival of the Year of the Horse on the Lunar New Year. I ask that you click on the link to TCM World Foundations blog on this final day of the Full Moon and read more: https://www.tcmworld.org/full-snow-moon-connections-power-of-invisible/ I hope this gives you food for thought

Good Afternoon! A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away! Oscar Hammerstein II I can't believe it's already the afternoon after the big snow event of January 25th. From inside the warmth of my home where I sat and watched Nature's beauty blanket the Earth, I felt gratitude, awe, and wonder. This winter has brought a lot of cold temps to the world; the kind of

Good Morning! Everything in Nature has a purpose. Everything has Qi. Everything has consciousness. Nothing is ever wasted. And we can learn and glean from Nature what we need to know in order to grow and stay healthy. To do that, we must observe and be open to the possibilities around us and be aware of the pervasive, insidious messages of fear. We can choose what we listen to, what we believe and what sources of information we seek out. Many years ago, I chose Chinese M

Good Morning!!! So when does the Winter Holiday Season start for you? Halloween? Christmas in July? Chanukah? Christmas Eve? Perhaps Thanksgiving and Black Friday? It affects each of us differently. Our emotions, our thoughts, our memories, our physical beings all feel the effects whether we are aware and acknowledge it or not. And it occurs at the time of year when Nature and our bodies are telling us to slow down, restore, hibernate and conserve...Winter season. Look aro

Good Afternoon! What a beautiful Autumn afternoon. A soft breeze is gently blowing the overhead clouds as the sun peaks in and out. The trees are swaying while the leaves change from green to hues of orange, red and yellow. Everyday brings changes. Leaves fall and grass returns to green after our much needed rain. The Seasonal Transition from the heat and dryness of Late Summer and the sweetness of the Earth element naturally brings us to the cooler essence of the Fall

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Good Morning! Spring is finally here! Blossoms are popping out everywhere you can see. And what you still can't see below the ground is...