Spark Flow Life

04/02/2026

True confession: I was never into sports as a kid, so I never expected a dragonboat team, CrossFit, and a 340-mile river race would teach me one of the most important lessons about stress.
Your life has limits too.

And sometimes the problem isn’t what’s overflowing—it’s what never made it into your day at all.
New Substack post is up.

https://open.substack.com/.../when-your-life-exceeds...

03/12/2026

A simple analogy reveals the surprising difference between Western medicine’s “kill the pathogen” model and Eastern medicine’s focus on strengthening the body.
https://beverlysorrells.substack.com/p/two-ways-to-get-a-mouse-out-of-a?r=k4v3c

Photo credit: Ruan Richard Rodrigues - Unsplash

03/05/2026

https://beverlysorrells.substack.com/p/on-returning-to-yin
If the last few years have been asking us to recalibrate, this new cycle is asking us to move. The question is whether we will move from a position of reactivity or from a position of rootedness.

Reflecting on the cultural and psychological shifts of the 2020s — and why cultivating Yin can offer us inner resilience in unsettled times.

02/04/2026

2026 is moving fast. Cozy living is your secret to keeping up (without burning out).

Staying rooted when the year wants to pull you forward

09/26/2025

That room you avoid? Feng Shui has a theory. 👀

Click here to learn more: https://beverlysorrells.substack.com/p/feng-shui-basics-why-some-rooms-just

08/23/2025

Please, please - don’t hate on the em dashes!

Human writers have always used the em dash. In fact, it’s the most human punctuation mark there is.

08/19/2025

Meditation isn’t just for monks or Instagram influencers on a cushion. Five minutes a day can boost your health, calm your mind, and spark creativity.

https://open.substack.com/pub/beverlysorrells/p/meditation-the-quiet-branch-that?r=k4v3c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/25/2025

Food as medicine? Absolutely. This post dives into Chinese food therapy—how what we eat can support balance, mood, digestion, and more. Plus: longevity foods, a cooling summer recipe, and a quick guide to choosing the right tea for your body.
Read it here:

How what we eat shapes how we feel—and how ancient wisdom still feeds us today.

06/07/2025

Ever wonder what’s in that weird-tasting tea your acupuncturist gave you? Here’s a quick dive into how Chinese herbs work—and why they’re not a DIY game.

What’s really in that earthy tea—and why it’s not a DIY game.

05/22/2025

I was told I needed knee surgery. I chose Chinese medicine instead.
Tui Na, acupuncture, herbs, e-stim... Stacking therapies made all the difference—and in this post, I’m showing you how and why.

Tui Na, cupping, gua sha & more: A closer look at the therapies that help your body do what it was born to do: heal.

05/08/2025

Needles, myths, and muscle talk—oh my.
In this week’s post, I’m breaking down common misconceptions about acupuncture, what it actually does in the body, and yes, a quick word on dry needling (because someone had to say it). Read on if you’re curious, skeptical, or just needle-curious.

Beyond the Basics: A Closer Look at the 8 Branches of Chinese Medicine

04/23/2025

When most people hear "Chinese Medicine," they think acupuncture—and maybe herbs. But this ancient system goes so much deeper. It's actually made up of eight interconnected branches, each one offering a unique path to balance and healing.

In this post, we’re diving into the full picture—with a beautiful visual wheel to help it all click. Whether you're brand new to this medicine or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a great introduction to the bigger picture.

A Holistic Web of Healing: The 8 Branches Explained