Self care tips this Autumn Season In Chinese medicine, Autumn is the season of the element Metal (or air). Grief is the emotion of the Metal element. This element is related to the organs of the lungs & large intestine. These two organs symbolize the action, function & ability of "receiving & letting go" physically & emotionally. In Chinese medicine philosophy, the lungs receive energy into the body for processing through the breath. The large intestine releases, as it lets go of & expels unwanted wastes & toxins. Throughout our journey in life, we all experience loss, separation, and "letting go," and we can feel grief during those times. Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. As the leaves dry, turn golden brown...