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This is the famous bush painting of 徐悲鴻( Xu Beihong) He Could draw other animals too, but horses are his best masterpieces. https://i1.kknews.cc/YNphG0LQS8ywl2xiQV_kicQOhtXuhl6_bQ/0.jpg https://i1.kknews.cc/7Y-lovPkQ1TfcOkCGqTHYaHb9a4PHhTjPA/0.jpg https://i2.kknews.cc/ff5jZZE5HY-gJd76qrr-AyCxBsyipIX0VrEQvyc/0.jpg https://pic2.zhimg.com/v2-030be07d38ec7558f927f15a35b40a19_720w.jpg?source=172ae18b

Yes, TWO horse looks too artificial. The color is just don't blend in with the background of the banner. ONE was painted by a famous Chinese brush painter. It looks very natural. IMO it is a best fit to blend in with the background of the banner.

IMO It is not necessary to exhale through the nose for abdominal breathing. It was recommended to breathe through the nose for all methods. It is because the nose is for breathing and the mouth is for eating. Exhalation is allowing the abdomen to be fully contracted. This method is considered to be the normal abdominal breathing.

People always talking about the macroscopic view of what they are practicing. However, there was not much emphasis in breathing and sometimes just mentioned lightly or just ignored it completely. Here are some of the breathing techniques from an AI summary for you to review or comment. AI Summary To enhance relaxation and energy flow, consider these Taoist breathing techniques: Abdominal Breathing: Inhale deeply through the nose, allowing the abdomen to expand, then exhale slowly through the mouth. Four-Part Breathing: Inhale for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four, and pause for four before the next breath. Reverse Breathing: Inhale while drawing the abdomen in, and exhale while allowing it to expand, promoting internal energy flow. Natural Breathing: Breathe naturally and focus on the rhythm, allowing the breath to become deeper and slower over time. Breath Counting: Count each breath cycle up to ten, then start over, helping to maintain focus and calm the mind. Visualization: Imagine energy flowing through the body with each inhale and tension releasing with each exhale. Ref: https://realitypathing.com/a-beginners-guide-to-taoist-breathing-techniques/

The system is extremely slow today. It was hardly respond, even though, with many clicks with the mouse.

FYI You do not burn up your Jing through porn use. It is rather, if done too often, you are not given enough time for the reproductive system to replenish the Jing before the next use. That is where it is critical. In the interim, you should have done some deep breathwork with Qigong. It will help to enhance the function of the Jing department. Taiji is a very good Qigong exercise. The emphasis is on the coordination of the movements with breathing and vice versa.

I practice for good health by improving my respiratory system to breathe better. It is only good for health other than longevity. However, longevity might come with the package. I rather die on my feet than lying in bed with trauma.

ONE PS IMMHO The color blends in with the landscape is much better.

Why are we still having the snake shown on the front page instead of the horse?

It seems to be a big issue for someone to understand the concept of Wu Wei. Perhaps it is so esoteric and philosophical. The definition of 無為 is "Take no action that cause harm to interrupt the course of nature." This definition was will defined in the TTC, There are few chapters in the TTC to substantiate it. Have are the some derivatives from the term of Wu Wei that was mentioned in the TTC. 1. 為無為: for Wu Wei; for the sake of Wu Wei 2. 無為而無不為: because of Wu Wei there was nothing that cannot be accomplished. 3. 有無: Take intentional action

Yes, you are playing with fire and that there could be potential health consequences. You should quit that practice while you are still haven't gotten to that point yet. Otherwise, you will be living a very miserable life for the rest of your life. I hope you don't have any health issue right now. If you do, no problem, there is a way to correct the problem. It just require some patience and discipline on your part.

Are we going to have this one on the lunar year tomorrow?

In general, anything that is out of the control by human, then it is by nature.

Yes, many modern people do not realize that is Qigong(氣功).

Your meaning about grounding seems of out of sync with the true definition. The true meaning of grounding to be keep your body in a stable condition to maintain balance. The most effective grounding position is the keep both feet flat on the floor or ground. Nowadays, any exercise with the knee passed the toes is considered to be a bad practice. It is because it puts lots of tresses on the knee cap that might cause problems. As far as I know, there were many Taiji practitioners had made this mistake and caused permanent damage at the knee joint. The correct movement is always to point the knee at the same direction of the toes and do not go beyond the toes. If the knee was not properly align with the toes will cause permanent damage to the knee joint.

Did you do any breathing exercise during your Qigong practice? If you did, you are all set and there is nothing to be worry about. Qigong is about learning to breathe better to enhance the metabolism in your body. It has a healing effect on the body. There should be no side effect if it was done properly. BTW Any qigong has the same positive effect. The name given to Qigong is immaterial. What it mounts to is mainly improving your breathing. Thus if the health of your body doesn't improve from the practice, that means you have not done the breathing exercise correctly.

It is still the same. I just have optic fiber installed today. It is still didn't improve.

Yes, only a fool argues with a fool.

Listening to yourself. https://youtube.com/shorts/UceIQ2ucEV0?si=hyBCC4Ayte87mAIf

Same here!