Today is Lidong (Start of Winter), the most important of the twenty-four solar terms.
From this point on, the energy of heaven rises as the energy of earth descends. It is time to begin truly nurturing ourselves, preparing for the discoveries the coming year will bring.
The two most important things are eating and sleeping.
For eating, choose warming, nourishing foods that replenish Chi and invigorate the blood: red dates, longan, honey, persimmons, beef and mutton — and lively fresh river seafood is excellent as well.
For sleeping, stop burning the midnight oil and mindlessly scrolling your phone for no reason. When the hour comes, turn off the lights, settle your heart, calm your spirit, and sink into deep sleep. When you wake, you will find yourself brimming with vitality.
In addition, if circumstances allow, take some time to bask in the midday sun whenever you can — truly excellent.
Finally, the cover image is very auspicious. Feel free to direct good thoughts toward it.
Since I performed a chain blessing ritual for all of you just a few days ago, the comment section will be closed today — too much giving and receiving of blessings in such a short span is more than I can bear, and the energy would scatter before it could take hold.
Just offer blessings to yourselves. If you feel moved to do so, a small red envelope contribution is very welcome.
Send out a little wealth, and you draw great wealth back in return.
With love.