Li and Chi

I have a wonderful friend named Jennifer who is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She is of Chinese descent. She told me of a well known Chinese saying which is. "The Li is always followed by the Chi."

While she informs me that it is a difficult concept to translate completely into the English language it basically means that the "Li" is similar to one's true intentions, and the "Chi" refers to one's passion and life force. So, very roughly translated it is that one's true intentions are then immediately followed by their passion and drive towards accomplishing what their true desire is.

I believe this is entirely accurate. When we can identify our true intentions we can then naturally and organically feel and experience the flow of our passion and energy towards this intention. It no longer feels like a tremendous effort. We just flow. Therein lies the Bhuddhist concept of "Doing by Non-doing."

To any of of you readers who are attending or are thinking of attending the Certification for Clinical Hypnotherapy seminar on February 27, 2009, Jennifer will be attending this seminar along with you. What an asset she will be for this particular class!