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UBI works.

@Dunnel Reason to live? This moment right now. God gives you lows as part of the path. It's a gift in the long term. Everyday is a chance for self discovery Only those caught in a self hypnosis would feel suicidal Like someone trying to remember a song that we love Each day we remember more of the melody and tune Now is the time to learn new things with an open mind. The adventure you are about to embark on by going out and talking to people is your reason to live. Discovering new things about ourself and our minds is incredibly rewarding. Each discovery leads to to paths. Reach out to people. We got you!

Weird

https://www.amazon.ca/Infinite-Potential-Quantum-Physics-Reveals/dp/0307985954 While listening to Duality part 3, I reminded myself of this book. Interesting book combining metaphysics, non-duality, quantum mechanics and how to live the good life.

Pretty into the idea of open poly relationships

@Rilles Use one note in combination with apps like fabulous the do this. I found that by installing small habits that I do do everyday, could be drinking a glass of water or a 3 minutes exercises that I can root those small habits in daily and from that build more habits. I can say proudly that I now journal, meditate, exercise, plan, and do my school work everyday and it feels smooth, enjoyable and fun. Start small. Fabulous is a great app!

You can try Holden Qigong for 2 weeks without even giving them your card. He is great, trained by Mantak Chia and has taught for 30 years

It is real. You wont have 'eternal youth' but you can make use of its anti-aging benefits. New agers are probably exploring it for sure, and you definitely want to be mindful. I see becoming a certified teacher at age 25 as a major investment in my long term future health wise. The more I understand my body holistically the happier and healthier I will be in the long term.

Social disaproval that takes away my ability to live my life purpose and escape wage slavery.

@tatsumaru Just do the practice, asking us isn't going to answer those questions for you. If your going to be skeptical actually be skeptical and gain direct experience. Did I say one thing about nature? no...? A lot of stress is held in the body. Even if I was doing stretching it would help those areas in a minor way. Qigong is real. Gain the direct experience and don't worry about being fooled.

@At awe

@twoosees I've done the same. It's normal to want to share what you enjoy..

It's a good comparison

@Hardkill Lol maybe because they are busy building bombs with 60% of your tax payer money

@Epikur hm she makes good points but I find he judge attitude hard to stomach

That is what I find so surprising about how western healing shit on Qigong. You feel it pretty much right away... Anyway.

Western medicine doesn't even acknowledge Qi which is the focus of cupping. So obviously he isn't going to acknowledge it. Are the bruises placebo too? Or did he leave that out. imagine someone doing something and getting a direct result and a doctor is like "Well actually studies show there fore" its like... Okay, but why not include my direct feedback into your study? Just because something isn't quantifiable doesn't mean it is placebo either. It 'may' be placebo but you have to investigate. Not having quantifiable evidence doesn't mean there is not evidence, nor no quantifiable evidence. Maybe you don't have the right lens yet. I am part of an online Qigong community and there are 10's if not 100's of people claiming to be healing ailments they were told would never be healed by Western 'Modern' Medicine. He shares his concerns about people being mislead, but fails to see his own blind spots that come from being part of the western medical paradigm. Western medicine has its strengths and weaknesses, so does Traditional Chinese medicine. What makes me upset is that on wikipedia they call cupping, acupuncture and even Qigong 'Quackery' even though Qigong is doing wonders for my mental health and clarity and by simply trying the practice is blatantly obvious it's no 'quackery'. Who gives the person who writes the wikipedia pages authority? Also, they even include that 'cupping is often confused for child abuse'... Okay, fuck you and your bias. Is it really this bad in the world that our paradigms block us from seeing things that obviously work? Or obviously don't work? This is a real complicated mess. Working or not working is not a black and white thing. The human body is a complex phenomena, as is the enigma of reality as a whole. The modern western healing paradigm isn't as advanced as it should be as more and more evidence is showing that reality isn't even material. I think that a lot of material science and medicine has its place, but also a lot of it isn't. Just because you spend years studying something doesn't mean it is true. That goes for western and eastern medicine. He also talked about the straw man argument and how it was bad, but then he proceeded to do a strawman argument. More and more I am learning that there is a real balance of listening to others but not taking anyones 'expertise' seriously. This doctor also lumps a bunch of practices together and says 'all alternative methods like this' don't work. I think that is false, and it depends on the application of what you are trying to treat. Like, obviously you need the right treatment for the right problem. It's also sad because of the massive amount of problems that western medicine paradigm creates, and then has to try to treat. Silly games silly games. The rock and Michael phelps did nothing wrong if they tried a treatment like cupping, found it allowed the Qi to move more freely in the body and felt better. Qi is not placebo, but the placebo effect, or intention is part of the skill in directing Qi... Mind body connection. I have not tried cupping, but would like to to gain direct experience before I talk about it more. Western medicine needs to include mindful awareness and feeling if it wants to advance imo. As well as a deep profound holism. a little to yang in his left ear

Why is it illegal? I don't get it

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Qigong is real AF. I am currently training to become a certified Qigong teacher. I went in just to get the direct experience and I fell in love with the practice. It has changed my life in a very dramatic way. It's definitely real, very powerful and worth your time if you wanna be happy and healthy. Qigong is a combination of movements, breath work, and intention. It's like Yoga, but different. It not only works on the muscles and breath but the body's life force energy called Qi. I would recommend getting a direct experience of Qigong and you can do that here: https://www.holdenqigong.com/ To me it seems obvious and practical. You are a human being with a lot of electricity moving through you. All you are really doing is working the body in a holistic way to get that electricty or Qi to move through your body in an optimum way. The 5 Element system is really powerful. Be sure to go in with an open mind and don't worry about getting anything from it. Just do the movements and see what happens. I know a lot of people seem to worry about it as it isn't well known. I don't really know the landscape that well. Qigong and an umbrella term and it includes meditation within it. The results I have seen so far in my practice is: 1. Improved spinal health 2. Better sleep 3. More energy 4. Less stress 5. Greater understanding of my bio-electricity 6. clearer thoughts... and more.... You are more than your physical body. Qigong is a very practical and holistic system. Once you feel the Qi flowing you can't unfeel it. It's a pretty amazing exercise. You don't understand how invisible energy affects you until you really develop awareness of it. Also the Holden Qigong community facebook page is filled with hundreds of people curing things they never thought they could because the modern western model lacks holism. -sorry bout typos I type fast and don't edit on forum

Don't need to quit. Your free time can be spend improving your well being (Stretching, breathing, eating well) And looking for a better job.

thorium all the all

The same. But different.

A good reminder for what it takes to be successful in your life long learning process: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci_online/sites/default/files/SuccessinOnlineLearningatQueens_0.pdf