“It is the concentrated, internal force of winter that enables a seed to burst forth in spring growth.” – Nei Ching
In the Southern Hemisphere we have slowly been transitioning into spring, moving away from the introspective and regenerative time of winter – the season ruled by the water element. The organ associated with water are the kidneys, they store our Jing – our foundational essence. It is from this essence we are able to cultivate Qi (energy) and Shen (spirit).
So one of the simplest ways to continue supporting your Jing is to stay hydrated – when the body and cells dry out, there is no substance for the Jing to circulate through the body and be nourished by.