As the golden hues of autumn arrive, we enter the metal season, my favorite season and a sacred time in traditional Chinese medicine that invites us to breathe deeply, slow down and honor what is essential.
Metal governs the lungs and large intestine, organs that beautifully mirror the themes of this season: inspiration, release, refinement and value. Just as the trees shed their leaves, we too are called to let go of what no longer serves us, whether that’s physical clutter, emotional heaviness or even outdated beliefs. There is a beauty in the release. In this space, we create room for clarity and for what truly matters.
In TCM, the lungs are known as the “tender organ” because of their close relationship with the exterior world. Through breath, we receive inspiration, spirit and conne