My qigong practice makes me feel incredible but I'm starting to think I'm using it to avoid dealing with my divorce and the fact that I haven't worked in six months. The energy work feels more real than my actual problems.
More people experience this than they realize.
Spiritual practices can become sophisticated forms of avoidance when they substitute transcendence for engagement with difficult realities.
“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”
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