Qi-vast and deep

(Skip- You stumped me! I tried to incorporate all of those words in my blog-I was racking my brain! Maybe next time!)

I was reading Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (Shanghai College) and its description of the five transporting points. It occurred to me that the way it describes the flow of Qi in these points is a pretty great metaphor for my journey to community acupuncture.

“’Well’ refers to the source or spring and suggests that in its beginnings, the Qi in the channels is rather small and shallow.” Starting acupuncture school and the beginning of a paradigm shift for me. A new concept takes root.

“’Gushing’ suggests that the Qi has begun to flow and is slightly larger than its source.” Midway through school-feeling like I have a handle on this "acupuncture-thing".

“’Transporting’ indicates that the flow of Qi is rapid enough to carry other things with it.” Ahh, graduation-I can see patients and make a living doing what I love.

“’Traversing’ suggests that the Qi has flowed over a long distance.” Private practice-so many years of boutique style acupuncture, wondering why people aren’t coming as often as all those case studies indicate.

“’Uniting’ means to collect or come together, as a stream finally unites with a lake or ocean. The Qi here is vast and deep.” Finding The Remedy and CAN. I have finally united with my ocean-community supported acupuncture. Most definitely, the Qi here is vast and deep, both in the concept and the people involved.

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