Gifts of The Seasons

About the Book

Five Element Acupuncture is a tradition of acupuncture based on the movement of nature. The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each of these elements corresponds to a specific season: Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, and Winter, respectively. How we move though the seasons of nature and our own lives impacts our body’s health. The following selection of poems are sorted categorically by the gifts or virtues of the seasons. The poems have been critical in healing the wounds of my past and empowering me to lead a more healthy lifestyle.

About the Author

Adam Miramon was born and raised in California. He is the son of blue-collar parents and spent his teenage years in the rural setting of his mother and step-father’s home. He graduated (2007) from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Studies. Currently, Mr. Miramon is a Clinical Acupuncture Intern at the Tai Sophia Institute having begun studies in January 2010. He fi nds inspiration from his memories as well as his spirituality, nature, people watching, and photographs. Mr. Miramon currently resides in Washington, DC, where he has founded Ix Chel Wellness (www.ixchelwellness.com).