Healing Hands

Who among us has not fallen ill at one time or another. It could be that we have been working relentlessly and have forgotten to slow down and take a breather.
Nature has a way of reminding us that we are not robots but lifeforms consisting of bones, flesh and blood. Hence, if the going gets too tough and if we are just being silly by not resting, our bodies can protest by succumbing to bacteria or just plain old fatigue.
Whenever, something goes amiss with our human form, qigong is that special antidote to right all the physical wrongs.
You who may have learned some qigong steps must apply all the principles you have learnt. That is why such an art form has come to your knowledge. However, in reality many of us tend to forget in the daily rush of activities.
There have been instances in my life when I have subjected myself unnecessarily to stresses or what I perceived to be stressful situations. Anyway, the outcome was the feeling of being "a bit under the weather". Often, when I find myself in such a state I will remind myself to recharge my body and mind.
The only way to achieve this state of equilibrium is to engage in a series of qigong exercises. Although qigong is not meant to be an instant cure, it helps "oil the machinery" so that other processes can be kickstarted to attain internal harmony. The end result is an abnormal recovery.
It has happened to me once too often to be passed off as a fluke. Qigong is harnessing energy from without and within and move it willingfully through the human form so that all the "rust" and "impurities" that clog the meridians will be washed away.
Partaking in a qigong "ritual" instills peace of mind and a glow to the body. It brings an inevitable state of relaxation, a condition that is unfriendly to the existence of bacteria and virus. Thus, you recover fast. Maybe you won't leap over a 10-storey building or run faster than the bullet train, but you will certainly surprise your family doctor.
There is a growing number of doctors who now begin to believe that Eastern health exercises like tai chi and qigong are more than that that meets the eye.
If you happen to stumble onto the path of ill health, pick yourself up with a dose of qigong. That is what I call "hit the ground running".