Is Qigong Religious?

Some think Energy Work is Trying to Control the Holy Spirit. It’s Not. Definition: Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) translates from Chinese to the cultivation of life-force energy. Christians often fold hands in the prayer position during devotion. But did you know that folding our hands this way was first done to honor the Hindu god Shiva long before the Bible? That doesn’t […]

The Slow Life: How Slowing Down Can Lead to a More Fulfilling Life

From Improved Health to Deeper Relationships Slow living, also known as the slow movement, is a cultural shift towards slowing down and savoring the simple pleasures in life. It’s a reaction to the pace of our techno-fueled existence. Proponents say slowing down allows us to live more intentionally, cultivating deeper connections with others and our environment, and ultimately achieving more […]

Why The Ego Self-Destructs

Three Prime Examples Summarized Sometimes, the most dangerous thing we can have is power. Sure, some dream of being a king or queen, but do any of us really know how to wield power properly? The only way to harness great power is to know which voice to listen to. It means everything… You see, we all have two voices […]

What the Ancients Predicted for 2023

Finally, Some Good News… The ancient Chinese came up with a 12 animal system to predict the characteristics, or “energy” of each year. In the Bible, the “Three Kings of the Orient” who first brought gifts to the Infant Christ could have been using this chart (perhaps a hint that God’s work extends through all cultures). In the Chinese zodiac chart, […]

Psychological Facts About Love

Looking into the Heart from the Head Love is blind, irrational and sometimes even dangerous. To claim to know “facts” about love can be a true challenge, but that doesn’t stop the readers of Quora from upvoting the best of the best… And so here they are, compiled and reworked for your edification. “Facts About Love” People most often tilt their heads […]

Are Qigong and Tai Chi the Same?

And Which Is Better for Beginners? ? Definition: Qigong (“chee-gong”) is the cultivation of life-force energy. Qigong uses movement, breathwork and meditation to purify your organs and soothe your thoughts, leaving you calm yet energetic. But there’s another practice that does the same thing: Tai Chi. So, what’s the difference? It turns out Tai Chi is actually one form of […]

Make Passive Income with No Money

It’s Easier than you Think Everybody would love to earn money in their sleep, but most never try. Of course, we lose 100% of the ventures we don’t try… Even if we succeed with just 1%, that can make all the difference. First rule: believe it can happen. Then, take “baby steps” to get there (you don’t need to quit your […]

These Six Sounds Can Reverse Your Age, say Scientists

Each Sound Heals a Specific Organ Sound can heal us, scientists confirm. This was already widely known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where doctors developed certain sounds to target specific organs. A practice called the 6 Healing Sounds (SHS) in Qigong has been studied and shown to help transform stress and negative emotions into vital life-force energy (“good chi”) throughout our […]