Just did the Rejuvenation Qigong in the Daily Qi category. Wow. When Sonny described part of a movement as the body lifting the palm, it completely changed my focus and how I felt. I had just been raising my hand but that little extra instruction shifted my focus enough that it engaged more muscles than just 'raising my hand'. Really enjoying the community and the classes. Grateful for the input and support of others and the subtle insights from Sonny that make his teaching unique and effective. My body feels like it's exercised but I don't feel fatigued. I've read the progress of others and now feel like I'm getting a taste of it myself. Thanks to all who share and encouragement to all of those who are working through the journey at their own pace.

David must be rubbing off on me because I'm starting to notice the changes in myself just as he's shared. My observations are not quite as revelatory as his have been but I did notice something this morning that's a significant shift for me. As I've mentioned before, I'm an accountant and live in a world of rules and standard procedures so even though Sonny always encourages us to make the practice our own, I always focus on his movements and try my best to replicate them exactly. Today, I watched the move and then closed my eyes as I repeated the motion until he indicated that he was transitioning to a different movement. It was not intentional on my part, I just closed my eyes and did the move. I realize that's not an earth-shattering leap forward but I do think it goes to show you how our outlooks can shift even in subtle ways that we might not be noticing because we're looking for the seismic shift instead of recognizing the slight tremor.

Get ready for our upcoming qigong course: The 8 Pieces of Brocade (八段锦 Bāduànjǐn) — one of the most beloved and time-tested practices in all of Chinese health culture. Dating back nearly a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, this sequence was created to strengthen the body, nourish the organs, and support everyday vitality. The name “brocade” refers to fine, elegant silk — a reminder that these movements weave health and energy through the body as beautifully and smoothly as woven cloth. At its core, the philosophy of the 8 Pieces of Brocade is simple: gentle, mindful movements can create powerful change when practiced with intention. Each piece focuses on a different function of the body — from opening the lungs and improving digestion to calming the mind and supporting the kidneys. Together, they form a complete system that balances strength and softness, grounding and lightness, effort and ease. A steady practice can help you feel centered, energized, and deeply connected from the inside out. Stay tuned. Stay rooted. Stay open🌱

The meny CHANGES that I have noticed in myself are astonishing to say the least My sleep as improved ,,, i sleep deeper ,, I awake more rested with a much better attitude or perspective more positive expectations ,,, with a better assist assessment about myself and about my day ahead ,,, I JUST FEEL BETTER AND IN MORE CONTROL OF MY LIFE ,, AND MY CHOICES REFLECT THAT ,,, "I'LL MAKE TIME TO DO SOMETHING QI THIS MORNING" "I WILL MAKE TIME FOR MYSELF THIS MORNING" And that SIMPLE CHOICE has ,, IS having an IMPACT on my whole life !! The way I view myself ,,view others ,,, choices I make though out the rest of the day ,,,,, Not becoming more SELFCENTERED BUT SELF- AWARE ,,, 🤔 🤔 MORE ATTUNED TO THE NEEDS OF MY BODY AND MY MIND !! I FEEL BETTER ,, I MAKE BETTER CHOICES ,, I TREAT MYSELF BETTER ,,, I TREAT OTHERS AROUND ME BETTER !! IT'S A WIN/WIN FOR LIFE !! DO SOMETHING QI TODAY !!! SOMETHING WONDERFUL WILL HAPPEN !!

Yes ,, you heard me right ,, I just finished making 8 and 1/2 dozen Snickerdoodle's I really love to bake ,, actually I love to do a lot of things !!! I also bake Bread ,, sandwich loaf breads of any kinds ,, artisan breads and sourdough bread ,, my grandmother taught me how to do that and many other things ,, i learned how to sew on a trindle sewing machine ,, i believe it was a Singer !! I made dresses for my daughters and I made the wedding dress for my oldest daughter's wedding !! I grind my own flour from many different types of grain that I store ... I kept honey bees for 30 years off and on ,,, I've milked cows but mostly goats and made my own butter !!!😁 I love life and I love living and working with my hands ,, I've framed houses built many a barn do brick work ,, ceramic tile ,, I even tried selling vacuums door to door,, lol 😂 !! Qi-Gong and Tai Chi has given me back my life and soooo much more ,,, it's given me HOPE AND DESIRE ,,, A FRESH OUTLOOK ,, IT'S GIVEN ME QI ( ENERGY ) I FEEL LIKE THE EVERREADY BUNNY ,, AND I DON'T PLAN TO STOP !!! OH' I ALSO MAKE MOONSHINE YES ,, I ACTUALLY HAVE A COPPER STILL AND HAVE BEEN MAKING MOONSHINE FOR MENY A'YEAR ( they just made it legal this year in Texas ) 😂 🤣 🙄 ,,, "STAY THE COURSE " SOMETHING WONDERFUL IS HAPPENING !!