When I teach Qigong Yangsheng I have to often
re-establish the individual’s right to "stand and be". We as
individuals, are not often able to realize the value of us being here. We desire
to be somewhere else and rather already have tomorrow now if possible. Yet the
essence of our success lies in feeling ourselves here within this moment. To do
this we have to become reconnected to that which is under our feet.
Being here begins with being centered. Knowing that
your "inner core" has a stable and solid position upon this earth.
This means taking the time to really feel the ground beneath your feet or as in
this instance in the photo of my Poks, your "behind".
As a tree spreads out its roots to gain a deeper grasp;
allowing it to be nourished through them, so to do we allow ourselves the
chance to move forwards with steadfastness when we have taken a firm hold on
how and where we stand.
The soles of our feet need to form a connection to the
source of our structure - our limbs, our shoulders and our rump; our inner
supportive self. We must experience that which we are. With the various faults
and strengths hidden inside. What has formed and made us who we are is what we
take with tenderness to move forward, when the going gets tough. As well
as when we glide with ease through life, taking time to note the birds taking
shelter within our “branches”; our presence - our family members and friends
whom can lean on us because of our "firm hold" on life itself.
Next time you venture outside take a stand amongst the
trees. Feel your feet upon the ground. Look upwards through the branches, which
reach to the heavens above. Sense the grounds vitality spreading upwards
through your body, allowing you to become one, with that surrounding you and daydream!
Feel the air upon your cheek. Hear the whisper of the
leaves. Savour the raindrops on your skin or the shadows of the trees over your
face. Taste the sun upon your lips. Feel your body sing out at being alive.
Allow the moment to be. Embrace it. Then pull this feeling back within to be
wrapped up in a soft cloth and treasured at a later date. When, like a
forgotten memory, you can visualize opening up your own carefully wrapped
present, of your taking a stand and being here!
Koruswhispers
19.03.12