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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?!

Interesting. Vitamin D3 in blood is not active.

@Leo Gura ugh whyyy

Yeah, that was a weird time. Lots of people who have tripped have been ungrounded. Happens.

Hmm

10k is like 15-30 minutes of sunlight? I am not convinced you can overdose on 10k. As long as you get the proper vitamins with it.

The way she looks back at the camera haha.

@Leo Gura Does it bother you academics won’t take you seriously?

Take it easy ol boy

@Leo Gura If you think you can argue with that guy….

Since I started swimming everyday I’m feeling really good! Thanks for the reminder. My morning routine is meditation, Breathwork and Qigong and swimming. Boom! The Qigong is good for stretching and undoing the tension of the swim.

What coaching program are you in? I’m looking to get certified too. Currently looking at IPEC.

Hey Everyone, Over the past few years I have been studying Qigong and teaching. I have been teaching in person and online. - 1320 You tube subs - 25 person Email list I just build - Sold my first high ticket coaching offer which I finish a week from now. What interested me and inspired me to practice Qigong was the concept of polyvagal theory and mind body connection. My practice of Qigong has greatly benefitted my life and I think it's a really great practice. It combines meditation, stretching, movement, breathing, visualization, etc. It think it's a great practice and I will continue to do it for myself. But, recently I was thinking about creating an Instagram and beginning to promote their and continuing to create some mini courses. The problem is, I think there are problems in Qigong theory. I think there are a lot of strengths as well. But, for example in 5 Element theory there is this idea that emotions are stored in certain organs, and they have these very intricate associated with organs, seasons, emotions, etc. Which is an interesting model and I think value can come from this. But, I don't think emotions are stored in organs. I really don't. I have been open to exploring and integrating Western Science and Qigong theory, much like is continuing to happen with practices like Yoga. But, Qigong is different. Qigong is really built on this idea of "Qi" which means many things but, largely that there is a life force energy. This to me IS obviously true. What is the difference between a dead person and an alive person is that there is some sort of "energy" even if that is a collection of internal processes and homeostatic influences. I just, I hit this wall today. I realized that, maybe teaching this isn't the path for me. I think the practice is great and can help a lot of people. But, I started to feel the epistemic burden that I want what I share when it comes to health advice to be holistic, and accurate. There is a practice is Qigong for example called healing sounds that relates certain organs with emotions, sounds like "shhhh" or "haaa". Which, is obviously not true. But, from a subjective perspective, and in some research these practices have shown to help improve sleep, and quality of life, etc. At the end of the day, not system is perfect. Psychology, pharmaceuticals, the DSM, Qigong, TCM, etc all have strengths and weaknesses. But, yeah.. I invested a lot into this and I think I helped a lot of people. I just don't know if I can fully commit to teaching it anymore and, maybe it's time to start something new. But, I am getting close to 30 years old now. This sucks honestly. But, I created a small following, an email list, I learned a lot about marketing funnels, writing newsletters, coaching, creating courses, etc. So, I am not walking away empty handed. I just don't know... if teaching Qigong "theory" is really aligned with truth. But, I also feel that it's not possible to create a business based on truth. So, I don't know what to do. Time to contemplate.

@Leo Gura that’ll mess up some threads. It’s all good.

@Leo Gura Yeah. It says I used 128% of my total attachment space.

Towards A radical wholeness is likely a clarified reexplaination and edited form of integral theory, also including chapter on tantra.

@Leo Gura But, you never spoke about integral Metatheory. So, that could be an interesting episode. - please answer: why can’t I attach files? Did you change something?

He’s a Trump for a Canada. Adds little value except to stir up reptile brain.

Trudeau was a fine leader. perhaps, not all the best policies at times. But, he stood in integrity.

@Leo Gura Compared to Spiral dynamics? That’s all I say. He presents a lot of models in his work and I can’t say for certain compared to all his books only compared to spiral dynamics. He compares many other developmental models side by side which creates a holistic framework. A diagram I created: (can’t seem to attach an image). Is that a new thing? Can’t upload images on mobile? Anyway, it includes levels, and even other human developmental frameworks (including ones not spoken about to my knowledge) side by side so you can easily see how they compare according to Wilbur.

Sort of, but if you look at this new book “Finding Radical Wholness” it brings a LOT more to the picture.

@aurum Modern medicine is strong, but if you study the problems it’s facing in the west you could also see it’s vaste limitations and epistemic limitations. The trick is not to say “oh this system is best and ignore the rest” it’s to study what is available and take what works. Traditional Chinese Medicine has some concepts and ideas when applied with the best of western mind body medicine that I think are crucial to human well-being. But, Chinese medicine is hard to understand and obviously I can’t explain it here. And, it’s complicated

@aurum Qigong isn’t new age but yeah. It’s Tradtional Chinese medicine, Toaist and Buddhist. Has been practiced for 3000 years. It has been evolving like science for 3000 years too. I am the continuation of its evolution. One of the benefits of Qigong is that it survived for 3000 years because of the benefits it produces. There are studies on qigong and tonnes of testimonials of the practice. I get extremely positive feedback from classes. You raise a good point. I don’t like new age healing and that’s not what I’m doing. A lot of fine distinctions are being made with what I am doing. It has increasing support in western schools of treatment for stress, depression, addiction, insomnia, etc. What you are saying about modern health care also isn’t true. It doesn’t work 100%. It’s blatently false to say modern western medicine is this perfect system. But, it’s useful and important and I study it too. Science has strengths and limitations. Science also backs up a tonne of Qigong. But, not all of it. Obviously. I am not claiming to cure disease. Qigong is a health and wellness practice which reduces stress and improves energy, mental clarity and immune system. Studies have shown this very clearly. That being said, Qigong does aid in immune and the bodies natural healing by increasing digestion, breathing, circulation, immune system. It’s a holistic health practice and complentary self maintainence. It does not replace doctors. I am compiling studies on Qigong and TCM done by western methodology. There is a lot of strong evidence supporting the efficacy of Qigong for the desired results of which I teach.

Arcadefire lyrics are very truth based I think The businessmen are drinking my blood Like the kids in art school said they would And I guess I'll just begin again You say, "Can we still be friends?" If I was scared, I would And if I was bored, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not All the kids have always known That the emperor wears no clothes But they bow down to him anyway Because it's better than being alone If I was scared, I would And if I was bored, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not Now you're knocking at my door Saying, "Please come out with us tonight" But I would rather be alone Than pretend I feel alright If the businessmen are drinking my blood Like the kids at art school said they would Then I guess I'll just begin again You say, "Can we still be friends?" If I was scared, I would And if I was pure, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not Now I'm ready to start If I was scared, I would And if I was pure, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not Now I'm ready to start ] Now I'm ready to start I would rather be wrong Than live in the shadows of your song My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start And now I'm ready to start My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start Not sure you'll open the door To step out into the dark Now I'm ready