Sensommerens energi – tanker, stress og jordforbindelse

Late summer's energy – thoughts, stress, and grounding


Maybe you haven't given it much thought. Maybe it's been very clear to you.
But we have transitioned from summer to late summer. The 5th season, which many wonder about – because don't we only have four? Late summer may not exist in our modern calendar, but in other traditions, it has been a season in itself. There are even words for late summer in most languages – including Danish.

Late summer belongs to the earth element and is about grounding, stability, and calm. When we find balance in that energy, we can stand strong and stable. But as with everything else, imbalance can also occur. Too much earth energy can mean that we stagnate and find it difficult to move.

The excerpts in this blog post are from my book The Energy of the 5 Seasons, which you can buy in my webshop HERE. 

STOMACH AND SPLEEN 

The stomach is part of the digestive system and functions to store and digest food. This happens with the help of fluid in the stomach, called stomach acid, which consists of hydrochloric acid and enzymes. After food has 

been broken down into a semi-liquid form in the stomach with the help of stomach acid, it moves further into the system to the duodenum.

The spleen has several important functions. It acts as a filter for the bloodstream and therefore cleanses the blood of waste products, bacteria, and viruses. It also stores red blood cells and produces some of the body's white blood cells, which are crucial for the body's immune system. The spleen is an integral part of the lymphatic system and plays an essential role in the immune system.

STOMACH AND SPLEEN, THE EARTH ELEMENT AND CHINESE MEDICINE

In traditional Chinese medicine, the stomach and spleen are closely connected organs that work together to ensure healthy digestion and the production of both physical and mental energy in the body.

The stomach is the yang organ.
According to Chinese medicine, energy is highest in the organ between 7-9 AM. Eat a good healthy breakfast with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

The spleen is the yin organ.
Energy is highest between 9-11 AM. A good time to be active and work. Mentally, we are at our highest energy level here.

You can read more about Chinese medicine and the organ clock in my book The Energy of the 5 Seasons, which you can buy in my webshop HERE. 

In Chinese medicine, the stomach and spleen are linked to the earth element and thus to late summer – the spleen is said to carry mental energy. Many have just returned from vacation – from the calm, joy, and pleasure of summer – and are back to everyday life. We must therefore be aware of whether we become too intellectual and let thoughts and planning take over. A little mental energy is fine, but too much can lead to racing thoughts, worries, and stress.

Late summer is a time when we should be extra careful to stay grounded. Remember to breathe. Take breaks. Still walk barefoot in the grass or on the beach. Hold on to some of the calm and enjoyment of summer – even if everyday life calls. Late summer still holds some of the warmth, light, and lightness of summer. Let's remember to enjoy it – instead of rushing ahead.

SYMPTOMS OF IMBALANCE IN THE STOMACH AND SPLEEN ACCORDING TO TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE


WORRIES, THOUGHTS AND STRESS

Late summer is the ideal time to work on how we can prevent racing thoughts, worries, and stress. According to traditional Chinese medicine, late summer is the stomach-spleen season and thus the time of worries. 

After a more relaxed and enjoyable summer season, where many have been on holiday and enjoyed life, many experience increased pressure and mental challenges when they return to work. Mental pressure that can later develop into stress. Late summer is a very mental season. The spleen is also said to be linked to mental strength, so there is a good connection. But one thing is to use your mental strength, and another is to reach the point where we worry or even become stressed by worries and burdens.

We all know about worries. We can worry about everything. And when we worry, thoughts easily race in a mental whirl.

Worry is a state where thoughts focus on possible negative outcomes of a given situation. Thoughts revolve around "what if" scenarios. Worry in small doses can help us prepare for future challenges, but to a greater and more sustained extent, worry can become harmful to us. Excessive worry can result in exhaustion, stress, and a feeling of helplessness, or even anxiety attacks. Worry feeds fear, just as fear can arise from worry.


SEASONAL ADVICE FOR LATE SUMMER


LATE SUMMER COURSE FOR STOMACH AND SPLEEN

✨ If you want to work more with the energy of late summer, you can sign up for the late summer course for stomach-spleen. The course focuses on mindfulness and stress. 
You can read more and sign up for the course HERE. 🌾🌸
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