Friday, September 28, 2007

Time to get out of Smallville and the Five Elements of Tao...

So, I was sent to this place from afar and was planted here to be with a nice family. The place I was adopted from, the schools I went to, the job I have - all within a few moments walking distance.

I am in Smallville and hadn't even thought of it that way until now.

I thought I'd seen the world having travelled when I was a kid to such places as Europe, England, Hawaii and Barbados to name a few. However, I have been in the same place for so long that I forgot I am only a visitor. Time to finally settle down and become a resident... or get out of Smallville.

Exploring the 5 Elements this week in Tai Chi class had me expanding my internal universe! I found out I am mostly WATER and also predominantly FIRE. This should come as no surprise to those who know me. I won't be boring with the details of how the elements intertwine, but suffice to say that there is a whole scheme of balance (Yin and Yang) within each element relating to body parts and among them all.

We also learned about vocalizations to make with interesting poses for energy flow. It was silly and cool at the same time! :-D They use this theory in acupuncture which I know works since my wife had some to relieve some pain years ago... though maybe it didn't work because I am still around!

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