Winter is the season for the kidney/bladder meridian.  This is the time for inner reflection and to renew your joy in life.  Winter gives you the opportunity to look at life objectively and clearly.  The sense that is most animated during this season is the sense of hearing.    When this meridian family is well nourished you will better experience: Self-assurance Clarity in professional, financial and personal affairs A greater ease in expressing your point of view fearlessly and evaluating risks in life A greater ability to listen to others and yourself Assurance, attentiveness, and lucidity A stronger lower back A more balanced bladder and kidney Improved hearing The organs related to this season are: Nutriment #22—Kidney Nutriment #31—Bladder Nutriment #02—Cerebellum Nutriment #09—Adrenal gland (testicle, ovaries) Nutriment #23—Retina Nutriment #27—Thyroid Nutriment #29—Veins (testicle, ovaries) When this meridian/vital current is disturbed you may experience: Fears over many issues, apprehensions, worries Anxiety, dread Feeling overly prudent and withdrawn Difficulty communicating and listening to others Fear of expressing yourself in front of others, shyness, Phobias Illusions, confusion Less ability to see life clearly All lumbar and kidney-based pathologies Bladder problems Hearing problems Weakness in your ankles Nourish this entire season with Yin/Yang followed by #22 and #31.  You may also add #02, #09 and #23, #27 and #29 for a few weeks at a time or for the entire season.
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