To Harm or To Heal?

Tai chi is about energy. It’s a state of mind more than it is a martial art or even a healthy exercise. It’s defensive in nature and seeks to end confrontation quickly with as little damage as necessary. This doesn’t mean you do not harm an opponent; it means you do what is necessary to safeguard yourself and those around you. It may mean simply letting something harmful move on; it may require more drastic measures, or it may mean looking for help from another.

Tai chi can be practiced mentally, verbally or physically. It is both a healing art and a destructive force. When you can cultivate the spirit of tai chi you will know when it is appropriate to do harm, when it is appropriate to heal, and when the best course of action is inaction. Balance is everything.

“Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another.”
Plato

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John

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