When I think about the experience of connecting and reconnecting deeply, the Chinese discipline of t'ai chi comes immediately come to mind. As befits something so rooted in yin-yang ideas, there are two aspects to it - two sides of the same coin. One aspect is about connecting with the self as you practice - that feeling of being transported to a different place internally; a rich feeling of connectedness of body and mind that transcends time. The other side of the coin is fundamentally … [Read more...]
Using the Book of Changes as a Tool for Life
The Chinese Book of Changes - the I Ching - has provided inspiration and advice for millions through the centuries, and now, around the world. The I Ching (pronounced ee-jing), dates back some 2,500 years. Originally used for royal divination purposes, this profound work became a source of moral and ethical guidance, a philosophical tome, a book of literature to be studied and quoted, and a classic to be memorized by schoolboys.The name I Ching literally means "Change Classic," which … [Read more...]
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