What if the wisdom you’re searching for is already moving beneath the surface, like a river under winter ice?

In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the water element and the season of winter according to ancient Chinese medicine. She explores how winter can be a time of gestation, why your body may crave more rest right now, and offers micro practices to slow down during this holiday season. Elizabeth also shares a beautiful winter folktale that illustrates how clarity rises not from striving but from stillness. 

Key Takeaways

• Winter is the season of stillness, depth, intuition, and energetic conservation.
• Emotional depth - including grief - can surface in winter; this is normal and meaningful.
• Rest is not optional; it’s protective of your Jing (core energy reserves).
• Wisdom often rises when we stop striving and allow quiet to do its work.

Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here. 

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