Qiological Podcast 409 The Invitation in Troubled Times • Ed Neal & Mel Hopper Koppelman
May 20, 2025
In this thought-provoking conversation, Ed Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman share their insights on navigating troubled times through a lens of Chinese medicine and ecological understanding. Ed, a practitioner rooted in classical Chinese texts, and Mel, an advocate for systems thinking, explore how despair and hope coexist. They discuss embracing change, the importance of compassionate communication, and finding harmony in cycles of life and economy. The duo urges listeners to stay present, adapt traditions, and seek deeper narratives that promote connection and healing amidst chaos.
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Innovation Rooted in Tradition
- Traditional Chinese medicine innovates by looking back to its roots, not by seeking future cures.
- Recognizing patterns from ancient texts helps us address modern challenges like climate change and political upheaval.
Universe as One Breath
- The universe operates as a single breath with an inhale (yang) and exhale (yin).
- Patterns of nature and cosmos manifest as breaths, seen in the five phases and physical phenomena.
Nei Jing as Universe Manual
- The Nei Jing is an operating manual of the universe written in patterns, largely invisible to us.
- Only about 4% of the universe is visible; the rest is movement and transformation beyond current human perception.