I’ve written before about chasing the feeling of energy in Kung Fu — especially in Tai Chi. I used to think that once I could feel it more consistently, it would come more easily.
But no.
The only real difference now is that the gaps between those moments are getting smaller. I catch glimpses more often, but it still takes conscious effort.
“Focus on the energy coming from the ground.”
“Feel it around me.”
“Can I sense it moving through me?”
And now: “Can I move the energy?”
Oops. Lost it again.
And so the cycle continues.
If anyone has tips or insights on how to improve this skill, please let me know — I’d love to hear how others experience and develop this part of the practice.
NUMBERS
Pushups (modified): 8716
Situps (modified): 6345
Sparring: 67
KMs: 1198
AOKs: 1113
Blogs: 28
Mastery byu Stuart Emery: Incomplete
Relationship Mend Status: Complete
Da Mu Hsing: 227
Weapon Form: 140
Germain: 4455
Meditation: 685
Tai Chi: 1003
Decluttering: 540
Yoga, Stretching, Exercise: 1140
Days of Zen: behind
I find it works twofold for me. On one hand, I know it’s there and so I try to “tune into” it, and I can then feel it. But sometimes the harder I seek it the less I find it, probably because when I consciously look for it the less I’m in the moment. Sometimes it’s just there, when something really connects with what I’m doing.
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