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There are unseen forces all around us. There is gravity, electric, magnetic, and nuclear forces to name a few. We experience these in everything we do. Can you imagine what would happen if gravity was suspended? We would just fly off the planet. Whoosh! There we go floating in space. There would be nothing to anchor us to planet Earth. This is an essential force needed for life. Wouldn’t you say?
Qi (pronounced chee) is an unseen life force that is not very well-known. Actually, it is more than just a life force. It is the force behind all hidden forces of nature. Nothing exists without Qi. There are many dimensions to Qi. Qi is basically the so-called “unified field” theory that is considered the “holy grail” of physics. Modern Physics, at this point in history, has failed to characterize or quantify this theory.
Qi has been known to humankind for thousands of years. The earliest known writing (2nd century BCE) that describes the flow of Qi in the pathways in the body is called the “Huangdi Neijing” or “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine”. [1] Modern Physics is still trying to catch up to this ancient technology.
The key to life is having a smooth and balanced movement of Qi in the body and having a balanced exchange of Qi with your surroundings (the Universe). When the flow or movement of Qi is restricted or blocked, illness or disease takes over in the body.
So, the key to prevent illness and disease is by doing practices that enhance the Qi flow in the body and with the environment. Thus, practices that relax body and mind, strengthen the body, and open energy channels in the body will help to prevent illness and disease. Mindfulness practices like Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation are good places to start if you want to prevent illness and disease. They help you to tap into the unseen forces in and around the body to bring balance and harmony to your energy system.
Now it’s up to you to make a choice. You can choose to harness the “unseen forces” in your life or you can choose to do nothing and risk becoming sick. Now I can’t guarantee that if you do engage in mindfulness practices that you won’t get sick. We are human and not perfect. However, I can tell you that mindfulness practices will give you a foundation from which you can deal with difficult times in a more structured and beneficial way. I hope you choose to take a closer look at this “unseen force”, known as Qi, in your life.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi, accessed 06/28/2017
