Yuan Qi – The Original Qi Original Qi is a type of undifferentiated energy. Like a human stem cell, not yet specialized, it can naturally evolve into whatever fixed and specialized form is needed. From a philosophical point of view, Yuan Qi constitutes the undifferentiated material of Wu Ji (No Extremes). When Wu Ji finally …
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I was distractible today. Set aside work and just kinda bounced around the house. Music was a constant. Even watched a crap movie. I was really digging noise today. Mindlessly wasted time on Twitter. Tweeted. Or twitted, whatever. Facebook. Ya, it was in there no doubt. So there you go. My brain in distraction mode. Now …
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Péng The best translation from Chinese to English suggests a posture characterized as being ‘swollen’ or ‘inflated.’ It’s a term in Chinese martial arts used to create a strong physique that is soft and expansive. As well, the concept implies a centered, somewhat buoyant means of contact with your opponent. But in terms of health, …
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Here we are in mid-December and life is busy. As this year comes to an end, we find that some aspects of our life are winding down just as others are winding us up. For most of us, it is an emotional/stressful time of year. So rather than telling you what you should do about it, …
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On Wednesday evening of last week I became a father, again. It was a beautiful birth and my new baby boy, Kai, is a champion. As some of you might already know, Kai was born into the Year of the Dragon. Water Dragon to be exact. My first son, Milo, was born in Year of the Tiger, …
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