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Alex Dong Intl Taijiquan Assoc: Pacific NW School - Essays and Articles |
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UNITY THROUGH POLARITY YIN AND YANG In the simplest terms of classical physics, atoms of material objects are held together by a polarized force composed of equal and opposite electrical charges called protons and electrons. Each atom is thereby unified and stabilized. This is one of nature's manifestations of a great fundamental principle of the universe: Unity through polarity.
The white half of the circle represents the Yang force; the black half represents the Yin force. Note that although they are equal and opposite, they are bound together as one. They do not - and cannot - exist independently of one each other. If they were separate the symbol would not be Complete, and the circle would have no Balance. The yin/yang symbol was designed to describe the inter-relatedness of all creation in the natural world. The circle taken as a whole shows us how two opposing but complementary forces can create a balanced state, or oneness. We experience manifestations of Yin and Yang forces in some form on every level of our life experience. All dimensions of life have some expression of this reciprocal relationship that helps to create balance and harmony. Perhaps the most obvious manifestation of Yin and Yang in action is Change. The motion of these two forces in the natural world is seen quite clearly in rhythms of change such as day and night, the ebb and flow of the tides, and the changing of seasons. Awareness of opposite forces in life challenges your preconceived way of being in relationship to gravity, your physical self, your mind, and with other people. You have the opportunity to look at decisions previously made on all levels, and reevaluate these choices presently, and in the future. This, of course, is Growth. A natural law associated with the cycle of change is unending progress. The whole purpose of change, and the continuous cycles of Yin and Yang is to take you higher, to allow you to grow, and give you more of what will lead you to a truer expression of your real self. The following list of qualities and concepts manifested by Yin and Yang are some examples for you to examine. I have arranged it so that the more obvious relationships are near the top. As you read down the list, notice how the concepts become larger. The philosophy of Yin and Yang is that these forces are not only in operation in our material world, but also emotionally, socially, mentally, and spiritually.
TAI CHI FOR PARKINSON'S THE DONG FAMILY FAST SET SLOW AND
FLAWED vs. FAST AND PRECISE MIND BENDER EXPLAINED MIND BENDER TAIJI CHI KUNG WHAT IS
QIGONG? QUEST FOR BALLANCE TIGER
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