09/13/2026
Late Summer and the Earth Element....
The earth element focuses on the spleen, stomach and pancreas. The color is yellow. Foods tend to be yellow, sweet (think sweet potatoes not our beloved sugar) and warm (such as soups).
At this time of year we focus more on what we are ingesting. While we normally relate this to food, it also includes information which comes in through all of our senses. The conversation you had yesterday, the media, music, books, smells, the lawnmower next door, the laughter of a child--- all are ingested in some form.
While the stomach ingests the new, the spleen (and pancreas) are deciding what to do with this newness. Begin to chew a bit slower on the information you are taking in. Discern what is the healthy "food" for your body, mind and heart. Find the balance and support you need for this season.
And... wear a bit of yellow!
In peace,
Lee