Balancing in the Dark
The days have been getting shorter as we whirl toward the Winter Solstice on a planet where the daily news seems darker than the skies. How do we keep our balance? In ancient times, the people of the North brought in evergreens and lit huge fires, both reminders that life continues. Many of the traditions in cultures around the world focus on the balancing of Light and Dark at this time of year. Unfortunately, as humans evolved and our world went from agrarian and hunter/gatherers to industrial/technical, we have cast aside many of the traditions and rituals that helped people keep the equilibrium. If these rituals and traditions are practiced, often, the meaning has been long forgotten. Like bells without clappers, there is no rhyme or reason to what we do any longer. How do we cope? How do we find meaning in chaos? On Doctor Oz's website, the physician, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, suggests using ancient ayurveda practices to help maintain a healthy balanc...