We have already learned about the importance of yin and yang balance for health preservation, and this balance is like the cycle of the four seasons, constantly repeating itself. The Yellow Emperor's Neijing closely links the balance of yin and yang of the human body with the balance of yin and yang of nature, and this subtle connection is like the relationship between the moon and the ocean, which affects and depends on each other.
The gravitational pull of the moon corresponds to the tides of the ocean, forming a harmonious rhythm, just like the movement of qi and blood in the human body. When the gravitational pull of the moon is at its strongest, the tides of the ocean also reach their climax;And when the moon is far away from the earth, the tides of the ocean are comparatively smaller. This change is constantly circulating, just like the adjustment of the balance of yin and yang, always maintaining a dynamic balance.
Similarly, the balance of yin and yang in the human body is also influenced by nature. When the yang energy in the external environment is sufficient, the yang energy in the human body will also be correspondingly strongAnd when the yin energy in the external environment is sufficient, the yin energy in the human body will also increase accordingly. This relationship of mutual influence is like the relationship between the sun and the earth, which is interdependent and mutually influencing.
Therefore, maintaining a balance of yin and yang is not only essential for wellness, but also the key to harmony between man and nature. Only when we fully understand and apply the principle of yin and yang balance can we better adapt to the changes in the natural environment and achieve the realm of unity between nature and man.
In the normal operation of nature, the activities of the unity of yin and yang opposites are very measured, and they eliminate each other in an orderly manner, maintaining a dynamic balance. Just like the melody of **, there are highs and lows, fast and slow, but always harmonious. However, if the movement of yin and yang is "out of balance", that is, the balance between them is broken, or "out of time", that is, when it should have appeared, or "out of order", that is, the order is disrupted, that is, it is "misplaced", that is, it is not in the right place, in this case, the harmony will disappear. When this imbalance of yin and yang occurs, various disasters will occur in nature, such as sudden climate changes, floods, droughts, etc. Similarly, if the yin and yang of the human body are out of balance, then the person will get sick.
The basic manifestation of yin and yang imbalance is "cold". Specifically, when there is a surplus of one side of yin or yang, there is a situation of yin or yang flourishing;And when one side of yin or yang is insufficient, there will be a situation of yin or yang deficiency. Just like the alternation of day and night, once one side is too long or too short, it will cause chaos between heaven and earth. Yang surplus is manifested as yang flourishing, like a summer heat, and the blazing sun shines on the earth;If there is excess cloud, it will be overcast, like a severe winter day, with cold snowflakes flying. Lack of yang is manifested as yang deficiency, just like in a silent night, although the moonlight is beautiful but it seems a little cold;Yin deficiency is manifested as yin deficiency, just like in the scorching desert, water is scarce, making people thirsty.
Yang deficiency is cold outside, just like a weak person shivering in the cold winter;Yin deficiency is internal heat, just like the heat in the body is vigorous, but there is nowhere to vent, which makes people irritable. When the sun is shining, it is hot outside, like being exposed to the scorching sun, steaming;Yin is cold, like soaking in icy river water, and the cold is pressing.
Cold"、"Heat"It is the basic manifestation and characteristic of yin and yang imbalance. From the perspective of natural phenomena and life experience, winter represents the prosperity of yin and the decline of yang, from which cold is born;Summer, on the other hand, represents the prosperity of the sun and the decline of the yin, from which the heat comes out.
This is the manifestation of yin and yang imbalance and its principle. It reveals a balance and harmony between heaven and earth, and also hints at the law of growth and the mystery of life. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge