Obviously, we all know what our physical lungs do. We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Lung has a much bigger job.
The Lungs are said to take in Qi from the air and help distribute that vital energy throughout the body. They also play an important role in our protective energy and our interaction with the outside world.
You might think of the Lung as the body’s energetic connection to the world around you. And here’s something else that’s interesting…
According to the TCM Body Clock, every meridian has a two-hour period when its energy is considered most active. For the Lung, that’s 3–5 AM.
Have you ever noticed that you consistently wake up during those hours There can certainly be many reasons for waking during the night, but it’s very common for imbalanced Lung energy to be the culprit. So keeping your Lung energy balanced can help you get a better night’s sleep.
During the day, simply becoming more aware of your breath can be a wonderful place to start. Every once in a while, stop what you’re doing and take one slow, intentional breath. Notice how something you normally do without thinking suddenly feels completely different when you give it your attention.
And of course, continue listening to your Quantum Waves of Wellness frequencies as another gentle way to support the Lung energetic pathway this month.
A question to consider this week:
How often during your day do you actually notice yourself breathing?