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306 Suffering is Meant to Awaken Us: Qi Gong and the Alchemy of Transformation •  Chris Shelton

306 Suffering is Meant to Awaken Us: Qi Gong and the Alchemy of Transformation • Chris Shelton

FromQiological Podcast


306 Suffering is Meant to Awaken Us: Qi Gong and the Alchemy of Transformation • Chris Shelton

FromQiological Podcast

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Length:
94 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There’s a saying that what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Maybe. I suspect that it has something to do with the capacity of your 意 Yi to make meaning, and the vitality of the 志 Zhi to take that meaning and marry it to the sense of what you’re here to do in this post-heaven formed world of the created. In this conversation with Chris Shelton we hear how his troublesome childhood laid the groundwork for a qi gong practice that would not only help him to heal himself, but to be of service to others as well. We’ll touch on the impact of emotions on our physiology, the central practice of accountability and the importance of being both present and non-attached in the face of difficulties. Listen into this discussion of troubles, trauma and transformation.Visit the digital tip jar
Released:
May 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Acupuncture and East Asian medicine was not developed in a laboratory. It does not advance through double-blind controlled studies, nor does it respond well to petri dish experimentation. Our medicine did not come from the statistical regression of randomized cohorts, but from the observation and treatment of individuals in their particular environment. It grows out of an embodied sense of understanding how life moves, unfolds, develops and declines. Medicine comes from continuous, thoughtful practice of what we do in clinic, and how we approach that work. The practice of medicine is more — much more — than simply treating illness. It is more than acquiring skills and techniques. And it is more than memorizing the experiences of others. It takes a certain kind of eye, an inquiring mind and relentlessly inquisitive heart. Qiological is an opportunity to deepen our practice with conversations that go deep into acupuncture, herbal medicine, cultivation practices, and the practice of having a practice. It’s an opportunity to sit in the company of others with similar interests, but perhaps very different minds. Through these dialogues perhaps we can better understand our craft.