Summertime is depicted as this bright happy time.

Full of lively colors, sounds, with lots of travel and play in the sunshine.

But, for many, myself included the heat and intense energy of summer can create anxiety and even sadness.

We can carry memories and associations with the seasons that anchor us into repeating or expecting to feel a certain way.

If you experienced lots of stress, loss or upheaval when the weather was a particular way it can create a palpable reminder of that time in your life.

If you’ve ever felt depression or another feeling/emotion at the same time each year they could be related to a past event. 

I see it as our body’s replaying a program that wants to be resolved.

I don’t think we need to suffer through traumatic feelings for the rest of our lives. I believe that when feelings come up, they are wanting to be released.  

According to Traditional Chinese medicine. Early summer is associated with the heart and small intestines organs.

The emotio...