Attachment
I believe some Buddhists explain away unhealthy behavior by just saying something is okay as long as “you do not become attached to it”. Sporadically doing something that is unwise and saying you are not attached to it is similar to the way a junkie or alcoholic explains away his addiction with “I can stop anytime I want”.
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A rainy day
A chance to practice kindness
Sharing your umbrella
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Qigong, from which tai chi (qi) originates, is a discipline that involves the mind, breath, and movement to create a calm, natural balance of energy that can be used in work, recreation or self-defense. Like yoga, where many varieties have evolved, there are more than 3,000 varieties of qigong and five major traditions: Taoist, Buddhist, Confucian, martial arts, and medical, and two major types: “soft” and “hard.” Soft qigong is called inner qigong, of which tai chi is an example.
