Imagine there's a whimsical doorway nestled right on your belly, just beneath the diaphragm, known as "Gate of Hope." This isn't just any doorway; it's your personal gateway to renewal, bursting with the vibrant energy of spring. Just like the season brings new life, opening this gate awakens hope and possibility.

If this gate remains closed, it can feel like being in a perpetual winter, unable to feel the warmth of the sun on your face or see the buds of opportunities blooming around you. But once it's open, it's as if the ice melts away, revealing the path forward.

I love this point for a myriad of reasons. It's the ultimate remedy for lifting spirits, easing the discomfort in the midsection, calming hiccups, and soothing reflux. But its true power lies in reviving our spirit. When we're engulfed in the shadows of hopelessness, frustration, or cynicism, Gate of Hope is our beacon.

Opening it is like letting the first rays of spring sunshine pierce through the gloom. With the gate wide open, we're infused with a revitalizing energy, ready to sprout new ideas and embrace life with a rejuvenated spirit

Spirit of the Acupuncture Points

Gate of Hope - LV 14 期門

Front-Mu point of the Liver, Meeting point of the Liver and Spleen channels with the Yin Linking vessel

Indications:

Physical Level

• Bloating & Distention

• Fullness of Chest

• Sighing

• Malaria

Emotional/Mental

• Brings Optimism & Hope

• Resignation

• Depression

Spirit Level

When we are feeling utterly hopeless, frustrated, or stuck in cynicism and negativity, we must open the Gate of Hope. It's the antidote to "I give up...". We can feel a powerful surge of hope with a new perspective when we're stuck in a narrow-minded outlook.

Location:

On the border of the ribcage, on the mammillary line. (Worsley location - other traditions may differ)

How to Stimulate:

You can stimulate this point by gently massaging it directly with your finger for 30 seconds or until you are inspired to take a deep breath.

Feel Amazing!

Love, Lance

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