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I am in the process of mastering life. I don't know what challenges I will face. But, I will do whatever I can do honour each day, and each year of my life.

Feeling fear and anxiety this evening. There is work to be done. The anxiety is from a change I feel coming in my life. Healthy, normal. Will go through it mindful. I also had a bit of perfectionism around a sleeve that was longer than the other in one of my videos. It’s okay, I say to myself. On to the next video. I want to produce high quality Qigong videos, but, also avoid perfectionism

To build something of great value that will ripple through humanity for hundreds, or thousands of years is to create something which is fully holistic and encourages the increasing of consciousness, wisdom, health, maturity, long term thinking, ecology, longevity, respect, integrity, truth, peace, Godliness, etc This great value need not be noticed, seen or recognize as something “I” did, or “you” did but something which exists, is the case and really is if authentic value to society.

True power for a human is to be well adapted to human existence through experience, education and self reflection. A truly powerful person is the result of a generally long term process of work, dedication and refining of one’s whole process and being. They have refined their cognitive processes, had many awakenings, developed sufficient life experience including success and failure, they have done shadow work, they have observed and contemplated in great depth beyond the average of what the human predicament is. They are loving, fully experiencing and One. A truly powerful human is deeply loving, grounded in Teotle, loving, wise, educated, integrous, mature. From this deep root ness they partake in the world of business and human affairs and work to bring more balance and harmony to the world around them. True power stems from a place of wisdom and love, it sees things in wholes, its systems thinking, it works for the greater good of all. It is not foolishly selfish, nor foolishly selfless. It has found and embodies a sublime balance.

True power… is not physical strength but a healthy, stable, mind-body, and a well refined vision and long term, daily execution on the task at hand. True strength is persisting over a long period of time. It largely has to do with your intelligence , knowledge, awareness, perception and ability to align your thoughts, actions, and perceptions with what is actually true. The more truth oriented you are, the more wise and mature you are, the more experienced you are, the more healthy you are, the more patient you are, the more organized you are, the more you think well, act well, do well. The more powerful you are. To really build a deep foundation requires time, thinking, planning, calculating, feeling, doing, visualizing, measuring, creating, readjusting, refining, continuing, adapting, overcoming, learning, organizing, cleaning, maintaining, growing, pruning, letting go, healing, etc Ultimately a powerful person is an Actualized person.

Perhaps join in a meditation in they have one

Embracing ambiguity in how you feel, think and what you know, is an important aspect of mindfulness. As you sit, notice how emotions come and go. How thoughts come and go. Notice during a sit moments of deep peace, when old memories arrive, when the mind is busy, when it’s calm, when it forgets, when it remembers, when it has insights, when it jams out to a song that the mind remembered. Notice how the mind goes, without anything. Just feeling the body, noticing its sensations, noting aches and pains, noting a thought and an emotion. Acknowledging what is there. Being open, light and curious. Being the stillness that exists at all times while things come and go. Being aware of the breath. Allowing yourself the right to relax, to feel joy, loving awareness, inner smile, to feel what is there negative or positive with a curious, open embrace. Finding deep states of stillness, calm, peace, balance, serenity, forgiveness, acceptance, kindness, vision, possibility, presence. Loving consciousness for no reason at all.

The quality of this guys videos is where I’d like to be in a couple years:

Try a tea ceremony

Very nice boost in consciousness/ change

@Yimpa Give it a listen sometime. The studio version is great as well.

We know a place where no planes go We know a place where no ships go Hey! No cars go Hey! No cars go Where we know We know a place no spaceships go We know a place where no subs go Hey! No cars go Hey! No cars go Where we know Hey! Hey! No go! Hey! Us kids know Hey! No cars go Where we know Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream I don't want any pushing, and I don't want any shoving We're gonna do this in an orderly manner Women and children! Women and children! Women and children, let's go! Old folks, let's go! Babies needing cribs, let's go!

Well, it’s all about balance and using tools appropriately. If I am doing deep study of a text, say in Chinese medicine and I want to dive deeper into terms, compare ideas from different sources and to do it in rapid time to make extremely deep connections from a wide range of epistemics as I have been this morning it helps to deepen my thinking. I can ask whatever questions are coming up as I am making connections and ask CHATGPT for information. It helps me contemplate deeper than ever before. I can clarify definitions, ask for book summaries, ask it to contrasts western and eastern ideas and get myself the big overview picture extremely quickly which helps me know if I am on the right track. When reading a book you read. You also read when using chat GPT but you can ask and help form the material that you read in real time. I do also spend time thinking my own thoughts. But, education and study is very important because contemplation requires fuel, at least for me. Of course one must use their own brain. But, it’s a tool like any other… like a calculator, book, car, knife… etc I really doubt it’s making people more dumb if they use it skillfully.

I woke up with the power out, Not really somethin to shout about. Ice has covered up my parents hands, Don't have any dreams don't have any plans. I went out into the night, I went out to find some light. Kids are swingin from the power lines, Nobody's home so nobody minds I woke up on the darkest night, Neighbors all were shouting that they Found the light - "we found the light." - Shadows jumpin' all over my walls, Some of them big, some of them small. I went out into the night I went out to pick a fight with anyone. Light a candle for the kids, Jesus christ don't keep it hid! Ice has covered up my parents eyes, Don't know how to see, don't know how to cry. Growin' up in some strange storm, Nobody's cold, nobody's warm. I went out into the night, i went out to find some light. Kids are dyin' out in the snow, look at them go - look at them go! And the power's out in the heart of man, Take it from your heart put it in your hand. What's the plan? what's the plan? Is it a dream? Is it a lie? I think i'll let you deceide. Just light a candle for the kids, Jesus christ don't keep it hid! Cause nothing's hid, From us kids! You ain't foolin' nobody - with the lights out! And the power's out in the heart of man, take it from your heart put it in your hand. And there's something wrong in the heart of man, You take it from your heart and put it in your hand! Where'd you go?!

I asked chat GPT: ”What’s the relationship between Qigong, rational cognitive behavioural therapy, poly vagal theory, herbs, nutrition, rest, mindfulness, spirituality and health from a holistic systems thinking perspective on mind body health and healthy living?” From a holistic systems thinking perspective on mind-body health, the relationship between Qigong, rational cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, herbs, nutrition, rest, mindfulness, spirituality, and health can be interconnected in various ways: 1. **Qigong and Mind-Body Connection:** Qigong involves movement, breath control, and meditation, promoting the flow of energy (Qi) in the body. This aligns with the mind-body connection, fostering physical and mental well-being. 2. **CBT and Cognitive Harmony:** Rational CBT focuses on restructuring negative thought patterns. Integrating this with holistic practices fosters cognitive harmony, enhancing overall mental health. 3. **Polyvagal Theory and Nervous System Regulation:** Polyvagal Theory explores the autonomic nervous system's role in stress responses. Practices like Qigong and mindfulness can contribute to nervous system regulation, promoting resilience and emotional balance. 4. **Herbs and Nutrition for Physical Health:** Herbs and proper nutrition provide essential nutrients for physical health. A holistic approach recognizes the connection between diet, overall health, and mental well-being. 5. **Rest and Recovery:** Adequate rest is crucial for the body's recovery. Balancing rest with active practices like Qigong contributes to overall vitality and resilience. 6. **Mindfulness and Present Awareness:** Mindfulness practices enhance present-moment awareness, reducing stress. Combining mindfulness with Qigong and CBT contributes to a comprehensive approach to mental health. 7. **Spirituality and Meaningful Living:** Spirituality, in various forms, can provide a sense of purpose and meaning. This contributes to overall well-being and resilience in the face of challenges. In a holistic systems perspective, these elements form an integrated approach to health, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Personalizing these practices to align with your goals contributes to a powerful and balanced approach to healthy living.

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