Chapter 3
Discourse on Generative Qi Communicating with Nature" (Part 2)
The Way of Yang Qi and Longevity
This ancient text highlights the profound importance of Yang Qi, equating it to the sun and sky as a source of life and vitality. It emphasizes that nurturing this vital force is crucial for longevity and well-being, contrasting it with provocation that leads to decline. The source explains that harmony between Heaven, Earth, and humanity, achieved through preserving righteous Qi and a balanced lifestyle, prevents illness and promotes a long life. It further contrasts the wisdom of "True Men" who lived in alignment with natural principles with modern individuals whose reckless habits lead to early deterioration. Ultimately, the text advocates for a conscious and harmonious existence as the path to enduring vitality.
The Flame of Yang Qi
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[Verse]
Yang Qi rises like the morning sun
Golden breath where life begun
Sky so vast holds the ancient flame
Without its glow
Nothing stays the same
[Prechorus]
It burns it roars it feeds the soul
Without it we are never whole
[Chorus]
Yang Qi
Yang Qi
The fire inside
A force so strong it can’t be denied
Yang Qi
Yang Qi
Let it thrive
The source of life that keeps us alive
[Verse 2]
It’s the river that flows through the veins
The spark that breaks the darkest chains
Mountains whisper of its power true
A quiet storm in everything we do
[Bridge]
Hold it close
Don’t let it fade
In its warmth
Our paths are made
A guiding star
A sacred key
Unlocking the strength of eternity
[Chorus]
Yang Qi
Yang Qi
The fire inside
A force so strong it can’t be denied
Yang Qi
Yang Qi
Let it thrive
The source of life that keeps us alive
Paragraph 4
Therefore, Yang Qi
is like the sky and the sun—vital and illuminating.
If it loses its
proper position or function, life will be shortened, and its brilliance will be
diminished.
Paragraph 5
Therefore, Yang Qi,
when gently nurtured, brings life;
but when forcefully
provoked, it leads to death.
Paragraph 6
Thus, when Heaven moves in rhythm and responses arise, there are no pathogenic influences.
The Earth's Qi
ascends, Heaven’s Qi descends; Yin and Yang interact and blend, giving birth to
all things.
This is called the
Dao of Heaven and Earth.
Paragraph 7
Therefore, Yang Qi
is like Heaven and the Sun—vital and radiant.
If it loses its
proper place, life will be shortened and its brilliance diminished.
Paragraph 8
Therefore, Heaven
moves and resonates with humankind,
and humans respond
in harmony with Heaven.
Thus, sages—when
seeking to prevent illness—must first preserve righteous Qi to protect the root
of life.
When righteous Qi resides within, pathogenic Qi cannot invade.
By avoiding harmful
influences, ensuring a peaceful living environment,
moderating food and
drink, adapting to cold and heat, and regulating emotions,
the pathways of Qi
will flow smoothly.
Paragraph 10
In ancient times, there were True Men who aligned with Heaven and Earth,
grasped the
principles of Yin and Yang, breathed in pure essence,
stood in solitude
preserving their spirit, with unified body and mind.
Thus, they could
live as long as Heaven and Earth, never knowing an end.
This is the Way of
Life born from the Dao.
Paragraph 11
People today are
not like that. They treat alcohol as their daily drink, take reckless thoughts
as their norm.
They enter the
bedroom intoxicated, deplete their essence through excessive desire, and
scatter their true vitality.
They do not know
how to maintain fullness, nor do they care to regulate the spirit.
They pursue the
gratification of their hearts, defying the joy of natural life.
With erratic
routines, they deteriorate by the age of fifty.
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