Spring – New Growth. Creation. Summer – Warmth. Vitality. Joy. Late Summer – Harvest. Savor. Autumn – Slow Down. Trim. Let go. Winter – Rest. Reflect. Restore. In 2,000 B.C., the Chinese wrote about the specific connections between health and the seasons. Today, we can use that knowledge to stay healthy — to prevent illness and help heal ourselves. To learn more, read the pages on the individual seasons.