The Damo Mitchell Podcast DMP #29 - Shen Up, Qi Down in Qigong
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Feb 2, 2024 Delve into the division of mind and Qi in Qigong with the principle of 'Shen Up, Qi Down'. Explore the balance of energy flow and attentiveness for mental clarity. Discover the alchemical transformation through balancing energies and maintaining awareness in Qigong practice.
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Meaning of "Shen Up"
- Shen up means the mind is sharp, alert, and crisp with awareness and intellect.
- This alert mental state is vital for martial arts and life interaction without necessarily being emotional or spiritual.
Common Misalignment of Shen and Chi
- Shen (mind) and Chi (energy) normally rise and fall together, causing either hyper-emotional alertness or lethargy.
- Most people alternate between stress-driven high alertness and low energy mental dullness without separating them.
Social Influence and Emotional Reactivity
- Many charismatic social media figures exemplify "Shen up, Chi up" state with emotional hyper-reactivity masked as strength.
- This emotional reactivity makes them easier to manipulate despite their outward alertness and animation.