Qi and The Independent Spirit
Master Mikel Steenrod discusses why people with an independent spirit and a desire for a good life are drawn to qi gong.
Study Guide Summary: Qi and the Independent Spirit by Master Steenrod
Main Topic
Qi Gong empowers practitioners to take control of their own health through tools for maintaining and restoring physical and emotional well-being.
Key Points
1. Characteristics of Qi Gong Practitioners
- They value tools to manage their health independently.
- Two main goals:
- Maintenance: Consistent, healthy lifestyle.
- Restoration: Recover from stress, illness, or injury.
2. Qi Gong vs. Western Approach to Health
- Western Health Mindset:
- People often neglect maintenance, leading to eventual collapse.
- Western medicine intervenes at the point of crisis to restore partial functionality.
- Qi Gong Health Mindset:
- Practitioners balance their lives by incorporating qi gong regularly.
- This helps maintain health and prevents extreme breakdowns.
3. Benefits of Qi Gong
- Acts as preventative care to maintain balance and health.
- Requires a small, consistent time investment.
- Provides tools to:
- Mitigate stress and aging.
- Restore functionality to a reasonable level based on age and circumstances.
- Supports autonomy in health decisions.
Key Takeaway
By integrating qi gong into your routine, you maintain the ability to enjoy life while addressing health challenges proactively.
For Beginners
- Try an inexpensive course to experience the benefits firsthand.
Closing Message
Qi Gong is a powerful tool for health and balance. Master Steenrod encourages everyone to give it a try and wishes the best for all listeners!
Transcription of the Explainer Vid, "Qi and the Independent Spirit."
Hello.
I am Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod with Water Mountain Virtual.
For today’s talk, I want to take a look at one of the common characteristics of qi gong practitioners—a characteristic that I have observed across many decades and among many, many practitioners.
The feature that is most common, I would say, is that a qi gong practitioner seeks tools to determine their own health.
What Does This Mean?
Maintaining Health
A qi gong practitioner has the ability to sustain a consistent, healthy lifestyle—both emotionally and physically.Restoring Health
The practitioner possesses the tools to restore their health when it is compromised.
As the mind experiences stressors and sharp blows, and as the body undergoes illness, injury, and aging, qi gong provides tools to restore balance. Prior to that, it offers the tools to maintain an even keel.
But, of course, life happens—even with this even keel.
How Is This Different From Others?
In the West especially, I’ve noticed that people often follow this pattern:
- Do what they want.
- Do what they want.
- Do what they want.
- Then experience a collapse.
At that point, Western medicine intervenes to restore some form of normalcy.
Is This Criticism of Western Medicine?
Not at all. It’s incredibly difficult for anyone to intervene after a long period of neglect and restore complete normalcy.
This applies to both qi gong and Western medicine. When you’ve gone without maintenance, the health you regain may not be the same as it was in earlier years. Instead, you achieve some form of functional recovery.
The Role of Qi Gong
With qi gong, you have the ability to maintain health. It follows this pattern:
- Do what you want.
- Do qi gong.
- Do what you want.
- Do qi gong.
This way, you can sustain your health while also preserving your ability to make decisions about your own life.
Why Is This Approach Beneficial?
Qi gong practitioners know that by dedicating a small amount of time to the practice, they can erase many of the ills that arise from other activities. Additionally, they can restore themselves to a reasonable level of operation, considering age and circumstance.
Is Qi Gong Right for You?
If this sounds interesting to you, then perhaps you are a potential qi gong practitioner.
If you’re not already a practitioner, you can always sample this for yourself by trying one of the free courses available on this website. Give it a try and see what happens!
Thank you for listening to me.
I wish you the best!
One Response
20 yrs ago when I had walked into the WATER MOUNTAIN Qi GONG , I had felt an atmosphere of health and healing . One of the members had given me a sample of a position in the Qi Gong Balances. I could readily feel the calm of the Standard Breathing as I raised and lowered my hands and arms at my anterior body; also known in our healing classes as the CV . I have learned that the Qi Gong that I have used in healing myself can be used and given to others for their body, mind and healing experiences. It’s been and remains a VERY POSITIVE element of my life.