Keeping the holiday spirit is tough at times.

Sometimes it can be hard to stay happy, joyous and filled with cheer throughout the holidays.

Especially when we’re already pulling long shifts at work, trying to squeeze in home made meals, and doing our best to make the gym…

It can wear on a person, making the holiday gatherings pretty stressful.

But what if that feeling of wanting to avoid these wonderful holiday events was just the result of an imbalance brought on by a little too much stress?

Around here, that’s what we might call a disturbance in one’s Shen.

It’s actually a fairly common problem that results from over work, worry, and an endless cascade of stress depleting reserves of energy.

And hear me out now when I say…

The solution to feeling that way is to get out there and give everything that you can!

‘Tis the Season
To Cultivate Shen

We’ve all heard the term “holiday spirit” before.

What does it mean to you?

To me it means showing endless love, compassion, and generosity towards those around you.

Interestingly enough, acting in these ways and giving selflessly is one of the oldest known ways to heal the heart, and nourish the Shen – which also (coincidentally?) is known as spirit.

What happened to all that spirit?

When you’re constantly pushing yourself to the limit, stress can wear down on not only your spirit, but your energy (Qi) and vitality (Jing). Together with Shen these make up the Three Treasures of tonic herbalism.

The thing is, sometimes we all have to push that limit to get where we want to be, leaving us feeling drained or burned out.

Because the health of the Shen depends greatly upon having balance and harmony in the Jing and Qi energies, the journey of healing can be a long process, usually requiring guidance from an expert herbalist.

While we would be delighted to help you out in one of our consultations, maybe right now you’re thinking:

“I Could Use A Little Holiday Spirit
Right About Now…”

Luckily, there’s an entire class of herbs known as Shen tonics.

These tonics in particular are known for helping open up the heart, uplift the spirit, and keeping you calm and free of worry.

For many, these effects can be so powerful that the mood is instantly uplifted, and an overwhelming sense of joy takes over.

Keep A Little (Holiday) Spirit – Wherever You Go!

Reishi, also known as the herb of spiritual potency, is perhaps the single greatest herb ever discovered.

Not only is it potent at calming the Shen at a moments notice, but it nourishes each of the three treasures – Jing, Qi, AND Shen – individually.

Our Raw Reishi Extract is never brought above 118 degrees, so none of it’s valuable compounds are degraded in the process.

Plus, this raw extract comes in liquid form in a small bottle meaning you can keep a little good spirit on you wherever you go.

So if you ever feel like you just want to be alone today…

Instead of telling everyone you can’t make it, try instead a little reishi and give yourself some time to reflect.

You may just find your heart a little more open to the holiday spirit!