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Summer is here. The days are longer. The fire is burning bright. And your heart is working harder than you know.

In this luminous, grounding episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah explores what the season of summer means from a Qigong perspective, and why right now, in this Fire Horse year of 2026, the energy around us is more potent, more creative, and more alive than it has been in 60 years. The invitation is to ride it. The wisdom is knowing how not to get burned.

From the heart energy system to the fire element, from ginger tea to watermelon, from the loving kindness walk to the journal practice that lets your heart speak instead of your head, this episode is a complete summer care guide for your body, your mind, and your soul. And it is rooted in both the ancient science of Qigong and the modern neuroscience of Dr. James R. Doty, whose morning practice Sarah weaves beautifully into the season.

In this episode you will discover:

• Why the heart energy system works harder in summer and the simple, delicious ways to support it every single day
• How the Fire Horse year is amplifying summer's natural energy right now, and why that means both extraordinary opportunity and the very real risk of burnout if you are not careful
• The morning practice Sarah has adapted from Dr. James Doty's bedside routine, combining breathwork, heart center activation, and spiritual connection before your feet even touch the floor
• Why ginger tea before 10am and watermelon throughout the day are not just delicious summer choices but powerful tools for balancing fire energy in the body
• The loving kindness walk, a 10 minute midday practice that activates your heart meridian more powerfully than almost any other practice, and all you have to do is walk outside and silently wish people well
• A beautiful evening journaling practice that asks your heart, not your head, what it would create if it were fully free and completely supported
• A full day from week three of Sarah's free Fire Horse Journey, including the morning mantra, the RAS direction, the midday practice, and the evening heart vision exercise

And yes, Sarah shares how to use an AI tool as a reflection partner for your evening journaling practice. Because even your tools can become part of your healing when used with intention.

This is not about doing more. It is about doing what matters, with your whole heart, in full support of the season you are in.

The fire is here. Your heart is ready. Let it burn beautifully.

Sign up for the free Fire Horse Journey at marrvelouslife.com and join Sarah's free Qigong practice group, Monday through Friday, 7 to 7:35am Pacific on Zoom.

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