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Welcome @Jonboy, - Trunk

@TheSailingDaoist, Welcome! - Trunk

Welcome @VanessaMa, - Trunk

welcome, -Trunk

fwiw, I have always linked to external images. I've just considered that standard, here. I get that it's more complicated than that, technically, but for me I've left it at that simple solution. There are free sites where I store my own unique media (wordpress, pinterest, undoubtedly there are others) if I need to post my own stuff. That's (and what @steve mentioned, above) where we're at on that TDBs issue. Thank you for the various tips from others. - Trunk

@sakshi, Welcome. - Trunk

"Beginnings" is an interesting topic that we are exploring here. (Started a thread in General to explore the topic more broadly.)

@Yae, Done! - Trunk p.s. Also locking this thread as there's a pinned thread for change name requests.

Any clarification on what the foundation is?, from your perspective (influenced by the background you've mentioned), to the degree that you feel appropriate to share. Perhaps in very broad outline. My view is that we are going through a profound shift, over decades, in the popular-Taoist culture - on what the emphasis, order of approach to the inner work. Always interested in hearing educated views.

If you experiment with a spectrum of pressing firmly <~> not quite touching (addresses the spectrum of physical <~> subtle) points along the center line while breathing in & out (slowly, with focus, fully) at that point ... (as demonstrated in this video) I think that you'll find it'll help you with activating acupoints along ren as well as bringing circulation, attention, and articulation to various musculature that might be unfamiliar.

https://youtube.com/@hardlightcenter?si=yrkaDWs221x-okHE Youtube channel. Hard Light, Mark Griffin. buncha videos of him through the years.

@Apech, @steve I have always linked to an externally stored image. Uploading images never worked for me, and I never looked into it further than that. That's how it is for now. - Trunk

Those are good ideas. Appreciated. I'm open to suggestions, as I have time & energy to address. Things are demanding in 'real life' right now, so don't be put off if I don't get back to you for a few days or more. - Trunk

No. I'm not comfortable with that. - Trunk

again, THANK YOU to both @liminal_luke and his partner, Jose! And to the community for participating. We adjusted the colors based on your astute comments re: Daoist philosophy. The shared art work was inspiring, and a special shout-out goes to @Eduardo, who shared his own art-creations. happy new year!, Trunk

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@Needhelp, The other benign (won’t hurt) & beneficial supplement I’d recommend is any one of those “greens blend” powders. When the chemistry was researched here in the community, the plant chemistry is beneficial. .. I think @thelerner is maybe more familiar with that book?, called “Cupid’s Poison Arrow”, was it? The lumbrokinase is strong, won’t hurt, and important. Past those, it gets more nuanced (beyond what I’d feel comfortable giving advice for) and longer term work. Go gradually. Don’t force things. Tune to harmony. A *good* doctor of Chinese medicine *might* help; a bad one’d hurt. Be discerning. good luck, Trunk

Read up on some of the basic dynamics in links, above. First thing I suggest that you try is Dr. Mercola Lumbrokinase Enzymes https://a.co/d/0PWtM0v This is a supplement that helps to resolve blood stagnation. best of luck to you, Trunk

yup, diggin' it. the one that's going in the banner is simple, in keeping with the style of the banner and the space available ... so don't expect it to be as magnificent as those being shared. Probably the dragon images that will keep coming out through Ch. New Yr will continue to be ... impressive.

TDBs banner has been completed and this thread has transformed into sharing related art.

@Eduardo, The pictures are stunning! Where are they from? Link? - Trunk

Let me give it a more serious whirl; could be I was sloppy and mistaken. - Trunk

Wow. Stunningly beautiful pictures. The banner has already been completed, with a green dragon in a style & size that works with the banner... However, the dragon pictures are so so cool; keep sharing! - Trunk

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