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This deficiency, if prolonged, can lead to depression and other issues. If the energy (or qi) of the lungs is weak, you may experience an overwhelming, constant state of grief that does not ease. The lungs are also associated with attachment, so if you have a hard time letting go of people, objects, experiences or spend a lot of time reliving the past, this can point to a deficiency of the lungs. When the lungs are out of balance or you are dealing with excessive grief, you will have difficulty coping with loss and change, a sense of alienation, and experience a prolonged sense of sadness that does not dissipate. In Chinese medicine, every organ is associated with an emotion, and the emotion of the lungs is sadness and grief. The lungs are associated with clear thinking and communication, openness to new ideas, positive self image, and the ability to relax, let go and be happy.
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The energy of the lungs is “letting go”, so autumn is a good time to be mindful to let go of anything we may be holding on to so we can make room for new experiences that will help us to learn and grow. It is also a good time to begin new projects that focus more on the internal – cultivating body and mind and becoming more introspective. It is a good idea to finish up any projects you started in spring or summer and enjoy the results of all your hard work. In autumn we move from the external, expansive nature of summer to the internal, contractive nature of autumn. This season governs organization, setting limits and protecting boundaries. In Chinese medicine, autumn is associated with metal and the lungs. It is the time of year that we go from the relaxed and carefree attitudes of summer to the more serious and introspective energies associated with autumn. We also begin to harvest and gather the brightly coloured foods that grow at this time of year like pumpkins and squashes, so they can be put away for winter. There is a cold in the air that signals us to start putting away our summer clothes and get out warmer clothing for the coming cold weather. Autumn is the season where the hot summer days gradually become shorter, and the leaves begin to change, presenting us with their beautiful colours before they fall off the trees to prepare for the coming winter.
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