Today, I will talk about gossip and controversy. If your Yin Fire is too strong, you tend to be talked about by others, and you also enjoy talking about others. Fire represents flames, an uncontrollable nature. The Five Elements include Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. So, where does Fire reside? Fire resides in the heart. Externally, the heart is connected to the tongue, and internally, it is linked to the small intestine. What happens when Yin Fire is too strong? It cau

Good morning everyone, this is today’s Dharma Espresso with the topic Breaking Free from Distraction . Last time, we talked about three things we should do and three things we should avoid in the year of the snake. Three Things to Do: Be alert and mindful  – We should maintain a gentle heart and a cautious mind and discern what is appropriate and inappropriate. For example, we should refrain from  C reate a new you – Just as snakes shed their skin, we too should strive for se

Good morning, everyone. This is today's Dharma Espresso. We continue the story of the Kitchen God reporting the things he has witnessed in our home. When the Jade Emperor hears the report, He certainly won't punish or reward because He is not a judge. He is simply a wise and high moral being. Therefore, He will guide us toward the good things we should do in the Year of the Snake. Since we cannot directly ask the Jade Emperor, we turn to scriptures and texts to find any advic