Qigong, Resilience, Survival

Qigong (a Chinese mind/body system) provides one with a type of strength to weather personal challenges and find mastery in spite of perceived difficulty. There are many forms of qigong - all of which are designed to help one develop and heal themselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.Given that qigong facilitates personal resilience, it can also be one way to help survive the forthcoming spiritual storm that Daniel prophesied in the Abrahamic Religious Tradition (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). While there are some Abrahamic adherents who believe they will somehow escape this [...]

A Frog Shall Lead Them

King Papa Bullfrog discusses his plans for the pool with two of his subjects – both of whom share their concerns about the King’s next step. The issue: The King’s forthcoming swim and the existence of some GREAT fish in the pool who might eat him. The King assuages his subject’s fears by assuring them that he’s more than ready to be snapped at by any fish that might come his way. [...]

The Mind of a Child

There are some who believe that the 2016 American Presidential election was just another run-of-the-mill “choice.”  However, many people – both young and old -  felt there was something more eternal driving the process.  Sam and Javier broach this topic through an emotional conversation about the ascent of Donald J. Trump (whose name aptly means the great leader) to the American presidency. They also discuss how yoga can help prepare one’s mind/body/spirit to do what must be done during the forthcoming trying times. [...]

You, Me, & Our Qi

Sam takes a bike ride to the Southside of the Mystery City to meet Malik for some Bagua training. Sam arrives to his phone “blowing” up with messages from his wife, Elizabeth. The messages led to arguments, and Sam – while waiting for Malik, decided to do some Freestyle Qigong and Yoga. Along the way, Sam attracts the attention of some park punks, and some hilarity ensues thanks to the sudden arrival of Malik. [...]

The Flashback

Elizabeth reluctantly agrees to come with Sam and Javier to an event protesting Trump’s proposed civil right reforms. Sam and Javier leave to take care of something, and Elizabeth is forced to make small talk with Tammy Shapiro – a Pulitzer-winning journalist with the Mystery City Chalice.  Tammy shares some facts with Elizabeth about the heritage of the Lumbee Tribe…and Elizabeth responds, in turn, with a few facts of her own. [...]

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