This year’s “Dog Days” span 40 days—a time of intense heat that tests both body and mind.
Certain fruits, though refreshing, may not suit everyone. Watermelon cools but weakens the spleen; dragon fruit is cold in nature; lychee can cause internal heat; mango adds dampness to the body. Each is wholesome in its own way, but balance is key.
Health lies not in avoidance, but in moderation. Just as we adjust our diet to the seasons, we must also attune our minds. Instead of resisting the heat, we can learn to flow with it.
Life, like the seasons, has its scorching days and its gentle breezes. The wise do not fight the weather—they find calm within. This is the quiet wisdom of the Dog Days.