Happy Chinese New Year and a Prosperous “Year of the Dog”.

Chinese New Year is observed today, February 16^th this year with large parties and several days of joyous celebration around the world. It is on such an “odd” day of the calendar because the Chinese base their calendar on a 10,000 year and 28 day lunar moon cycle rather than the 365 day sun cycle which we are used to.  This coming year is known as the “Year of the Dog” because of how the years click through a yearly series symbolized by 12 animals; such as goat or monkey or dragon or rat or pig or rooster, etc before the cycle repeats.  Remember those place mats at Chinese restaurants?

The Ancient Chinese say that everything moves in cycles, and if you understand the cycles, you can predict what is going to happen next… sort of like knowing that it might snow in February each year. While most people poo-poo this ancient astrology and fortune telling, some of the most successful business men around the world still depend on “Feng Shui” and “Bazi” experts to help them with things such as picking out the location of their next sky scraper (including Donald Trump is known to do) or pick a launch date for a new business venture.  Heck, supposedly you can even use it to pick out a compatible spouse.

So let me ask you a question…..Do you want to know your Chinese fortune for 2018? Ok. Here it is… According to the expert Joey Yap, “2018 is going to be a year worth celebrating. You will be presented with new opportunities for wealth, career progression, good health and new relationships. Just remember to stay grounded, keep a clear mind and stay focused and you will be able to achieve anything you set out to pursue this year.” Not too shabby, eh? …

But no matter how good or bad your fortune is, just remember what Abraham Lincoln says, “the best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.” What does Abe mean? To me, that means that YOU have the most control of your own destiny (within reason, of course). So if something isn’t going right in your life, go about fixing it, if there is something you want to change or create or add to your life, then go about manifesting it… create your own destiny. Don’t just sit there and accept fate as it comes, or just because someone told you so…

Do something about it.

So if one of your goals for 2018 is better health, seriously consider coming in to visit us for some acupuncture. No matter how big of a health challenge you are facing, acupuncture can likely help in some way. If not, then I will be honest with you and tell you so. Because many of our patients come to us as a last resort… they are told that there is nothing else that can be done for them with modern medicine… and that they will just have to go home and live with it. Well, I’m here to tell you that you don’t necessarily just have to go home and live with it… there is plenty more that you can do if you are willing to actively take command of your own destiny and be a participant.  Acupuncture can help…… tremendously.

Perhaps acupuncture is one of those things that you might consider to help create your new, brighter future. So whether you just want to come in for an occasional “tune-up”, some “recreational acupuncture”, or some serious, full blown therapy, we are here and ready for you. Give us a call today…

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and auspicious 2018 Year of the Dog!