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Stillness in Motion: Heart-Centered Meridian Practice

Podcast by Donald Hwong

English

Health & personal development

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About Stillness in Motion: Heart-Centered Meridian Practice

This is recorded to celebrate the launch of a new book. Not a theory but some proven practices. Let John and Jane, along with this podcast, bring you TCM spirituality, heartfelt stories, and simple exercises drawn from my book, "Stillness in Motion: Heart-Centered Meridian Practice" Expect weekly 10–15 min episodes that reignite playfulness, presence, and vitality—especially if you’re navigating teen years or seeking sustained contentment.

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26 episodes

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221 Yang State of Being

Unlock the secrets to profound energy and lasting vitality in this transformative audio review! Discover the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern biology, revealing how your body functions as an energetic ecosystem constantly shifting between a Yang state (full of potential energy) and a Yin state (depleted energy). In our fast-paced world, we often burn Yang constantly through high-performance work, competitive exercise, and emotional overstimulation, leaving us in a Yin state characterized by fatigue, brain fog, and fragility. This isn't just tiredness; it's a depletion of core energy—what TCM calls Jing depletion, and science identifies as mitochondrial stress and oxygen deficiency. This review guides you through the art of "raising your Yang energy," which isn't about becoming more active, but about rebuilding the energetic reserves that power your cells, restoring mitochondrial function and cellular energy production. Learn how nature's rhythms, from the swing to the roller coaster, teach us that stillness precedes power and that true energy comes from rhythm and rest. Explore ancient practices like Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga, and understand why their slow, deliberate movements are crucial for preserving oxygen reserves, ensuring your mitochondria efficiently generate energy, and syncing with nature's unhurried tempo. We'll delve into the four-phase cycle for rebuilding Yang: * Breathe Smoothly: Deep, slow inhalation supports mitochondrial oxygenation. * Move Slowly: Integrating breath and motion in restorative practices. * Pause Mindfully: Allowing stillness between movements for energy storage. * Release Gently: Letting action arise from fullness, not force. This isn't just exercise; it's restorative cultivation. If you're experiencing a Yin state, it's not a weakness, but a signal that you are ready to be replenished. Join us to learn how to align with nature, allowing your Yang to rise again—silently, steadily, like the morning sun—bringing ease, clarity, and vitality back into your life.

3 Oct 2025 - 13 min
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223 One is All. All is One

Dive into a profound journey that redefines your understanding of reality! This audio review unpacks the ancient Zen wisdom, "One is all, all is one," revealing that everything emerges from a single, interconnected source. Discover how our suffering stems not from life itself, but from the fragmentation of the ego that divides and judges, preventing us from experiencing the universe in its inherent wholeness and harmony. Learn about detachment as a powerful reorientation, shifting your attention from the ego's limitations to the vast, interconnected universe, embracing what Zen calls the "beginner's mind" – pure, receptive, and present. Explore how this universal truth resonates across traditions, from Jesus's declaration "I and the Father are one" to Sri Ramana Maharshi's "Only One Self" and Huang Po's "One Mind". The key to this transformation lies in energy, or Qi – the vital life force that sharpens awareness and allows us to let go and surrender. But surrender isn't giving up; it's receiving everything life offers with gratitude, trusting the universe's intelligence. This path leads not to a distant heaven, but to the realization that we are already living in Heaven or Buddhaland right now – a state where everything is embraced, and peace and freedom arise naturally when we stop resisting. Join us to explore how to return to your natural state, present, trusting, and whole.

29 Sep 2025 - 11 min
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222 Two Layers of Fulfillment

This audio review dives into "The Two Layers of Fulfillment," a powerful Buddhist teaching that reveals how most people misunderstand genuine peace and purpose. While many associate fulfillment with duty and harmonization with avoiding conflict, these understandings only touch the surface. Discover how your ego subtly sabotages true inner peace, creating a hidden split between your outward actions and inner truth, even when you appear cooperative and accommodating. You'll learn how subtle resistance, quiet dissatisfaction, and a sense of self-sacrifice can linger, manifesting as the ego in disguise, clinging to judgments while wearing a mask of agreement. Ever wonder how strong your ego truly is? We explore "The Ego Test" – a surprisingly simple, everyday challenge, like the Spouse Test, that exposes your capacity for immediate, wholehearted action, free from clinging to your own preferences. This test isn't about obedience, but about ego transparency and the beginning of real spiritual practice. This isn't about blind obedience; it's about recognizing the ego's voice and gently dissolving its grip, allowing you to choose to observe and release its resistance. Tune in to uncover how to achieve a complete fulfillment, where your actions align with your awareness, and your service feels light, joyful, and clear, leading to a profound sense of flow. Learn what it means to move beyond performing harmony to living it naturally, responding to what is truly needed without resistance or the need to be seen. Ultimately, this review offers insights into how to embody stillness, bringing resolution not by imposing will, but by being at peace within, and thus becoming peace without.

26 Sep 2025 - 16 min
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221 The Practice of Yes

Are you ready to discover a path to profound liberation that defies conventional wisdom? Dive into our audio review of 'The Practice of Yes: From Somebody to Nobody,' a transformative journey rooted in Zen practice that unveils the power of surrender. This review explores how a simple commitment to saying 'yes' to everyday life—starting with something as basic as a meal or a chore—can gradually dissolve resistance and attachments. You'll hear about the author's personal experience, moving from initial suffering to realizing that by shedding the need to defend a self-image, he became free. This isn't about losing yourself, but rather becoming universal – a journey from 'somebody' to 'everybody,' and ultimately, 'nobody'. Learn how this practice helps you release the need to control, to be right, or to be separate, opening up a doorway to peace, spaciousness, and unshakable ease. We also explore how this dropping of the ego finds a powerful parallel in total Christian surrender, highlighting the universal spirit of the practice. Remember, this practice is not for others; it’s for you. Tune in to understand how saying 'yes' can transform your relationship with the world, leaving you not just accepting life, but becoming "the world itself." Discover the freedom found in becoming nobody.

22 Sep 2025 - 13 min
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220 Power of Intentions

Ever wondered if your thoughts truly matter? 🤯 This audio review unveils the mind-bending power of intention and love!Join us as we explore:• Dr. Masaru Emoto's revolutionary water experiments, where 'love' creates perfect crystals and 'hate' brings chaos – suggesting our emotions carry energy that shapes the physical world.• A captivating personal story of an author's eerie connection with fish and lobsters, which revealed a profound truth: we are not separate, and intention flows across invisible threads connecting all life.• The life-changing insight that what you send out—love or fear—matters not just for you, but for all of us.If your intention truly shapes your world, then what greater power could you wield than the intention of love? Prepare to rethink reality and discover how you can unleash its ripple effect! ✨

19 Sep 2025 - 5 min
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