Author Spotlight: S.S.Smith

Dig Your Toes in the Earth

Posted on 09 Dec 09
in Standing Tutorials Toes

Try throwing off your shoes and socks today at the park. Stand in the grass, and face North (remember moss grows in the north on trees). Try some Qigong…

Position your feet directly under your hips.
Bend your knees only to where it’s comfortable. Make sure your knees are pointing over your second toe.
Engage your feet—draw up [...]

Qigong Supports Dreams

Posted on 02 Dec 09
in Standing Dreaming

Since I can remember, I have followed my dreams and my heart. My passion for life and for inspiring others fuels me to do wonderful things.
I’ve gone on adventures in the wilderness, taken leaps with my music, and I have challenged myself physically. Amidst the study and practice of Qigong, I have attained a stillness [...]

Qigong and Rising-Sun People

Posted on 25 Nov 09
in Qi People Chogyam Trungpa Inspiration Meditation

According to Chogyam Trunpa, there are Rising-Sun and Setting-Sun individuals. Rising-Sun people bring light to the people and their ideas; Setting-Sun individuals bring darkness to the people and their ideas. When we don’t do and live what we love, we may have a tendency to bring more darkness than light.
Picture your interactions with others. Do [...]

Courage to Stand Still

Posted on 18 Nov 09
in Standing Work Enemies

Standing still gives me the courage to face and neutralize my internal enemies with stillness. It gives me the time and fortitude to forge new paths with

wellness
awareness
self regard
empathy
power
fun

Because I’ve experienced these things, I know that life for my family and I can be this way.
When one stands in their own power, there is no room [...]