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Stage Two of Qi Cultivation Gathering Qi 3182453
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The first stage in the cultivation of our qi (life-force energy) is to discover it — in other words, to become consciously aware of
sensations of flowing or pulsing, or tingling, or magnetic “energy” within the body.
In a healthy state, our bodies quite naturally gather qi from a variety of sources. As Roger Jahnke OMD writes, “The human life
force system automatically gathers qi through air, food, earth magnetism and the celestial influences of stars, planets and
boundless space.” The many sources of qi are then transformed into many different kinds of qi within the human body, defined
primarily in terms of their varying functions.
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Things that are supportive of our body’s natural qi-gathering proclivities include drinking plenty of fresh clean water, eating vital
foods, and supplementing diet as needed with herbs and/or alchemical tonics. Getting plenty of rest and relaxation, exercising our
imagination/creativity, spending time in nature, and practicing qigong and meditation all help you gather chi. In other words, by
maintaining a basically healthy lifestyle, we allow our body’s natural qi-gathering mechanisms to function at optimal levels.
What to Avoid
Things that tend to inhibit our body’s natural capacity to gather qi include excessive tension or stress, physical injury, emotional
trauma, and working long hours. Without balancing this with relaxation and play, negative effects from toxic food or drink (e.g.
excessive amounts of refined flour or sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, caffeine), toxic media (television, movies, internet), or
“toxic” conversations or relationships are even greater. We’ve all had the experience of feeling “drained” by someone whose
hostility or negativity seems almost contagious — a kind of toxic influence that is best avoided. It’s best to surround ourselves, as
much as we’re able, with people whose attitudes are uplifting and life-affirming.
Fermented/cultured products provide our bodies with important micro-organisms, so it’s great to have at least a couple of the
following in your refrigerator, at all times: yogurt, kefir, or sour cream (be sure to buy those with “active live cultures”), miso,
tempeh, apple cider vinegar, kim chi, or sourkraut (again, check the label for “active live cultures”), kombucha, sourdough, or
“sprouted-grain” breads. If the names of these foods sound to your ears like a foreign language, I welcome you whole-heartedly
and invite you to explore this wonderful country of super-friendly and life-affirming cultured foods.
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“Good oils” — essential for keeping our cells and brains and skin wonderfully healthy — include coconut oil (important here to
choose the organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin variety), olive oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, flaxseed oil, and walnut oil. Again, go for
organic, cold-pressed, and extra-virgin varieties when possible. Coconut oil can be eaten straight out of the container as a
supplement, as well as used in baking or as a spread on toast or muffins, or included in a yummy fruit smoothy. Flaxseed oil in
combination with organic low-fat cottage cheese forms the basis for the Budwig Protocol for addressing chronic illnesses.
Generally excellent “super foods” and supplements that I’d recommend having on hand regularly include garlic, lemons, chlorella
(the only super-green that can be eaten more-or-less as a food), apple cider vinegar, salmon or krill oil (in capsule form).
Source
Jahnke, Roger. "The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi." Hardcover, 1 Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, March
22, 2002.
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