From: Joe <jkf3_99@...>
Subject: [taichi_phil] Re: Ilocos Norte is a nice place for Tai Chi practitioners
To: taichi_phil@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 3:20 AM

I agree with the statements made below by kaze_jin14. One uses their own internal Qi to
create Jing when in combat. But for the sake of practicing, and the cultivation of Qi, I
believe it is best to feel the Qi that is cultivated from natural setting, and not from a urban
setting. Just as in Feng Shui, Qi can take on many elements, both positive and detrimental
for the human body. But Qi is neither good nor bad. It just is. As nature intended it to
be. It would be like calling a shark "evil" for taking a bite out of a surfer. The shark is
neither evil nor good, it just does what it does naturally. Ahh...I love this sharing of our
beliefs of Qi! It's so nice to chat with like minded people! :)

Zhenxiao

--- In taichi_phil@ yahoogroups. com, "kaze_jin14" <kaze_jin14@ ...> wrote:
>
> A clever combatant does good in generating the force in a good
> terrain. When a Qi is generated and is continuously flowing within the
> range of concentration, it brings fulfillment. See. A soldier might
> suffer defeat when he exerts force in a dispersive ground. I believe
> that every living thing has Qi, and that every elements of the nature
> are generating it daily and continously. I also believe, that even a
> human being has it's own Qi, regardless of its state of mind. Qi ia
> just moving along the circle of life.
>
> --- In taichi_phil@ yahoogroups. com, nick dujunco <nick_24riii@ > wrote:
> >
> > here's my thought on the matter. chi is like the force- there is
> good chi and there is bad chi. the good chi makes you feel at home
> BECAUSE it makes you see and experience the beauty. the bad chi
> doesn't help you BECAUSE you will hate anything you see of just ignore
> it.
> >
> > so to sum it up, either you enjoy life or not.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: Joe <jkf3_99@>
> > To: taichi_phil@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009 8:49:06
> > Subject: [taichi_phil] Re: Ilocos Norte is a nice place for Tai Chi
> practitioners
> >
> >
> > As i write this, I will be making refrences to the Daoism. I am NOT
> Daoist in a religious
> > sense, but I do, as a Christian, follow the philosophy of Daoism.
> That being said, I wish to
> > say that even though I mention Daoism, I am not implying that one
> must be Daoist to
> > practice Taiji correctly, nor do I wish to cause offense to anyone
> reading this, no matter
> > what religion you may be. :)
> >
> > While I agree with Dan on the fact that a devote practitioner is
> always "at home" no matter
> > where he or she goes, there are a lot of misconceptions about Qi.
> >
> > When practicing Taiji, one's mind becomes calmer as one learns and
> begins to harness Qi.
> > Therefore, no matter where you are, you are calm and more accepting
> of the things that
> > happen around you. This is actually a Daoist thing, and as we all
> know, Taiji was originally
> > a Daoist art. The Daoist main concern is becoming "one with
> nature". This, however, is not
> > just plants and animals, but "nature" being all things that happen
> around us, from "human
> > nature" to the "nature of the way the world works." This is all
> things that move and work
> > without our attempt to control it. Such is the Daoist way.
> >
> > As for Qi being better in certain places and not so good in others,
> this is actually true. The
> > reason most Taiji practitioners go to a park is to get Qi that is
> less diluted. Practicing in
> > the city, with all the angles, pollution, hustle and bustle can
> actually cause Qi to "sour," for
> > lack of a better word. Not that Qi is inherently good or bad, but Qi
> naturally carries these
> > things. So, when Qi flows through harmonious settings, it brings
> with it "good" qualities.
> > And when it flows through settings that are turbulent, then it
> brings "bad" qualties.
> >
>
> > It is best to practice surrounded by nature, plenty of plants,
> perhaps a small stream (
> > water sounds are very good for stimulating Qi). This again, is a
> Daoist take on practicing
> > Taiji.
> >
> > Ultimately, understanding Qi is something that can take a lifetime
> to learn, and even then
> > our knowledge of it will be sketchy. So, when picking a spot to
> practice, go with your gut
> > feeling. If it feels "right," it probably is. :)
> >
> > Zhenxiao
> >
> > --- In taichi_phil@ yahoogroups. com, Ricky Garcia <rickyg0325@ ...>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Now this is something different - to experience "chi" from a
> certain locale. From what I
> > know, tai chi is experienced from within one's self (thru mind and
> body) irregardless of
> > where one practices. Perhaps further explanation will help broaden
> my understanding?
> > Thanks!
> > >
> > > --- On Fri, 2/27/09, kaze_jin14 <kaze_jin14@ ...> wrote:
> > > From: kaze_jin14 <kaze_jin14@ ...>
> > > Subject: [taichi_phil] Ilocos Norte is a nice place for Tai Chi
> practitioners
> > > To: taichi_phil@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:01 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Try coming to Ilocos Norte at least once a year to
> experience the Chi!
> > >
> > > At Paoay Lake, Pagudpud beach, at the windmills, at the sand dunes and
> > >
> > > even to our mountainous areas such as Dingras and Solsona area. Just
> > >
> > > contact me if you wanted to come in our place. Mabuhay Pilipinas!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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