Constant flux, opposing elements, connectedness of everything to everything.

Yin is the feminine; the energy of the earth, moon, oceans, and shade; contemplation, contraction, quiet, softness, stillness.

Yang is the masculine; the energy of the sun; expansion, growth, light, movement, warmth.

They are not in conflict. They complement each other.

The dance of accept and act, of agreement and disagreement is fundamental.

TO FIND AND MAINTAIN HARMONY BETWEEN THEM, TRY:

eating nourishing simple seasonal whole foods until 70 percent full

exercise (regular breaks for bouncing for the lymphatic system, stretching for loosening tight muscles, walking for moving the entire body in rhythm)

gratitude for all we have and have not (seeing a silver lining in even the most painful of times)

nighttime routine for rest (at the sun sets, devices and lights are off)

relaxing rituals (mindful meditation, qigong, visualization, yoga)