Clarity of Vision

In our qigong practice we’re encouraged to focus on the element of Wood at this time of year.

The Wood element is associated in Chinese Medicine with the season of Spring.

When in balance, the Wood element can aid creativity, resourcefulness, expansion, growth and our clarity of vision.

So it’s a great time of year for planning and dreaming, for thinking about the year ahead and what you would like more of, how you would like to spend your time, what your priorities are and how you want to feel.

For several years now, I’ve found it helpful around this time of year to make a vision board filled with images and words which sum up my hopes and dreams and plans for the next 12 months.

I put it up on a wall where I’ll see it every day, to make sure I’m constantly reminded of the priorities I set and to encourage me to make time for them.