Embrace Spring: Nourishing Your Inner Visionary

As we step into spring, a stirring awakens within us. It mirrors the renewal happening in nature, as seeds push through the soil and reach for the light. In Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with the liver. This organ is often described as a visionary, seeing our highest potential and mapping the way forward. At its heart lies the Hun, the liver’s spirit. Taoist practice depicts it as a green dragon—expansive, benevolent, and full of dreams.

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Meeting the Hun: Your Inner Visionary

The Hun is my favorite of all the organ spirits because of its generosity. It dreams for us. It sees what we sometimes cannot—our most radiant, fully realized selves. It’s akin to the feeling your dog gives you when it looks at you: complete trust and unconditional love. In Taoist imagery, this spirit is a green dragon, lifting us higher and revealing vast landscapes of possibility. It invites us to expand our vision, step beyond limits, and embrace our potential with courage and joy.

When the Hun is clear and supported, it helps us dream big, plan our lives, and feel inspired. However, when it’s unsettled or tired, we may feel lost, irritable, or directionless. The energy of anger can arise more easily.

Spring is the perfect time to nourish the Hun, allowing it to carry our visions forward with clarity, courage, and ease.

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Feeding the Liver with Respect and Care

The liver thrives when we nurture it. Think of it as tending to a garden: the more love you put in, the more abundant it becomes. What we consume isn’t just food; it encompasses everything we allow in: conversations, media, news, and music. The Hun encourages us to be mindful of what we feed our body and spirit.

Choose nourishing, whole foods. Grow your own vegetables. Drink clean water. Limit negativity where you can, so this visionary organ can remain clear and free to dream.

The Importance of Mindful Consumption

Mindful consumption is essential for our well-being. It’s not just about what we eat. It’s about the energy we invite into our lives. Surround yourself with uplifting conversations and positive influences. This creates a nurturing environment for your liver and Hun to flourish.

Seasonal Foods for Spring

As spring unfolds, consider incorporating seasonal foods into your diet. Fresh greens, vibrant fruits, and herbs can invigorate your liver. These foods not only nourish your body but also uplift your spirit.

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Yin and Yang: Liver and Gallbladder

In Chinese Medicine, the liver and gallbladder work as a pair, holding yin and yang energies. The liver stores, plans, and creates—the quieter yin. The gallbladder makes decisions and acts—the more assertive yang. When they are in harmony, we move through life with clarity, courage, and compassion. Supporting them brings balance to both body and spirit.

Balancing Energies for Holistic Health

To achieve balance, engage in practices that support both the liver and gallbladder. This can include gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation. By harmonizing these energies, you create a foundation for holistic health.

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A Green Dragon Practice for Spring

Here’s a simple guided practice to connect with your Hun and open its vision:

1. Sit or stand comfortably. Rub your palms together to create heat. As you gently bring your palms apart, imagine emerald-green energy forming between them—alive and vibrant.

2. Slowly guide your hands toward the right side of your ribcage, where your liver rests. Imagine placing this healing energy inside, nourishing the green dragon.

3. Take a few deep breaths and ask: What is the highest vision for me right now? Let the answer rise gently, without force.

4. Dream big—and trust the Hun to show the way.

   
   

Reflecting on Your Journey

After this practice, take a moment to reflect. What insights arose? How can you nurture your vision moving forward? Allow these thoughts to settle within you, creating space for growth.

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Move, Clear, and Nourish Your Energy

Spring is a perfect time to give your energy a fresh start. Qigong is a beautiful way to honor your liver and gallbladder, releasing stagnation and helping the Hun soar. My weekly classes—both in-person near Freshwater Beach and online—are designed to move energy, open the heart, and create flow.

If you’re ready for a deeper reset, consider a one-on-one energy healing session—like an energetic spring clean for your system.

For those wanting to go deeper, join us for Nourishing the Wisdom Keepers, a special event celebrating women who’ve walked many seasons of life. It’s a chance to gather, move, share wisdom, and take a healthy step into spring.

If you’d like ongoing support, The Purple Tent is a weekly online meditation circle for wise women. It’s a nurturing space to connect, reflect, and grow together, using intention-based practices to support your energy, clarity, and vision.

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Ready to dream big this season? Join my Qigong classes, book an energy healing session, or reserve your spot at Nourishing the Wisdom Keepers. Let’s honor your Hun, feed it well, and allow the green dragon to guide you into your fullest potential.