So Awesome Mam God Bless U U have completed most of ur life and now I'm in the beginning of my life I'm 18 I'm starting to learn to flow with the life I love this beautiful religion and yeah...We can learn at Amy age learning never stops to be honest Njoy Learning new things and live a long life....God Bless U Mam ☺
What Body (Jing), Energy (Qi), Heart-Mind (Xin), Spirit (Shen) goals can you set this year? Try and include activities (yang) and non-action/emptiness (yin). Would love to hear your ideas! ☯️💞
Kung Fu is, "The Quality of Effort we put into Action." This Concept can be utilized in all areas of life. This Process is Cumulative - just like a Growing Tree... The only "goal" should be to Flow - Proper time to Act and Proper time to Rest - as well as recognizing the "grey areas" in between, Appropriately... I can see that you are beginning to connect with Nature, George. This is Good! Continuing to Recognize the Natural Flow will Nurture your Appreciation of the Natural Balance of Life. If you would like to add Musical Kung Fu into your Life (Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit and Energy), I would love to help you! My name is Mr. Aaron and I welcome you to The Art of Guitar Kung Fu: skl.sh/3ltlWS2 My lesson videos are filmed in the Natural Areas of the United States... 🌎✌🌿🎶
As I've begun a new career, I find its important to both challenge my current marital training schedule while trying to establish consistency with it. So many people "become their careers". I want it to only be an aspect of my life, not a part of my nature. Thank you for your contributions on here; Taoism is a subject I don't hear discussed very often. I enjoy listening
Fear can help to get the mind focused for example, but as long as you don't let fear dominate your thoughts and your heart, like what you see now happening in the world. It will stop you inenjoying life, in thinking clear, in having a peaceful heart....
Best thing I learned in the last year was that the future, the horizon I was looking to get to, was actually here now and it always had been. I was deferring my existence to some point in the future when I'd become all I needed to become. But it is all happening now and it'll never be any different, because how could it - most useful change in my mindset.
I’m a heavy metal singer. I often get caught up in comparison, not feeling good enough, and not being balanced. Your videos have been a source of comfort for me through 2020 and the pandemic. Thank you for your amazing content. You inspire me to be a better human.
Hi George, these words that you said on this video really struck a chord with me. "If the. world needs more love and compassion, then us being miserable isn't going to be helping". You said a lot of good things here. Thank you.
I've been watching your channel for years and it just keeps getting better. Your channel is easily the most underrated thing I'm aware of on RUclips. The west needs you now more than ever.
Thank you for another inspiring video. I started my Kung Fu and Taoist journey about four years ago and feel a kinship with you and yours. It influences everything in my life now. I appreciate the way that you communicate the concepts and share your journey.
rarely do I see a video on RUclips about philosophy and lose myself in it. congratulations man, I was able to thoroughly empty myself during your video.
You have no idea how much this video helped me. You are a very calming presence which perfectly suits the subject matter you tackled in this video EXCELLENTLY. I wish the best for you and your channel!
"Through all of these challenges, we can give ourselves permission to try and enjoy life. If the world needs more love and compassion then us being miserable isn't going to be helping". I actually cried when you said this, the weight of these challenges showing themselves. I stopped watching this channel when my mum got sick and I had to cancel my travelling (I was jealous). Then I just forgot about it. But this video popped up on the homepage when I most needed it.
I tried to train and meditate everyday I stopped eating animal products 7 years ago. Because I felt it was more responsible to try to cause the least amount of suffering one can. Happy New year to you
evrey thing eats something to survive. Its natural, when you are at the top of the food chain you can choose, you have chosen, you are happy with your choices, that is what really matters. Peace & Love to you for 2021
@@triumphmanful what about peace and love to other sentient creatures... Why would you not choose something that can't suffer rather than something that can.
@@jessshnarcky1089 sharks and lions are carnivores that only can survive eating meat. We can survive quite adequately without eating animal products. Surely you are not suggesting that at Killin a pig is like chopping up a carrot. Plants don't have a nervous system or a brain so cannot feel pain. I feel like it is our duty to cause the least amount of suffering that's why why I eat plants
Brilliant , George. I find studying the Tao daily is wonderful i use Derek Lin's translation....and then I read his "Tao of Success"....and then his "Tao of Joy".....and of course doing daily Qigong.... So good to connect with you again. Stay healthy and have a wonderful year. Sincerely, Maxine
I like that you mention that is fine if we don't achieve our goals right away. I think that in this day and age we are trying to be the best at everything, hence we put a lot of pressure on our own shoulders that do nothing but keep us down. If we embrace the ever changing process, we might instead, enjoy the progress.
Thank you George for your gentle wisdom and observations. It literally made me feel better! I especially loved your thoughts on energy. May your year be blessed and I look forward to more of your videos.
Oh George. I am so touched by this video. Thank you very much. It is good to know your journey back to the UK was safe and successful. This is certainly the best approach to starting a new year I have seen. I look forward to seeing your videos as the year progresses. Peace, dear one.
Good to see you George. I am glad to see you're well. Funny thing - I let this covid nonsense take away my my focus, and in turn my spirit. I recently connected again to the Dao and have realised that my spirit was adrift in the system. Not a place I have ever been happy in! Thank you for your wise and encouraging words. Great work George, as always. I wish you and your family much peace and an abundance of health. 😇
Thank you George, for your engagement, its needed! China has a lot of great answers for our desolate status quo, ancient china has! I open myself to engage in my own way, too, it is time! Good luck, spirit of persistence & great faith in the Sacredness of life will get us to where we are headed!!!
I love the tips of just going out enjoying the sunrise and raising your hands out. Enjoying life really does come from the simple things we take for granted. Thanks, George for the video. All the best adapting back from your travels to being back home and handling Covid Britain. I have a couple of friends there who's saying it's getting pretty tough out there. My prayers are with you and the rest of us who are doing our best during the pandemic. Keep up the good work!
I'm living in a Om So Hum chant 9 hr loop space. It helps me focus on what's True and Real. It's incredibly calming, and a welcome addition to my practice. Nothing negative can breach this sacred space. We are all walking each other back Home. Namaste
Some good advice there, George. Glad you made it back safely to Brizzle. Looks like you have a wonderful 3 years in China and learnt a LOT. Best wishes to you for 2021. :)
I really enjoyed what you said at the end of this video. I think a lot of people are struggling right now to enjoy life, and most of it seems to come from not giving themselves permission to do so. It is so important to allow yourself balance, and most often you can give more to the world when you nourish yourself as well.
Hey George 👋 Great to see u back home safe & well & hope u enjoyed the festive break (restrictions aside!!) really looking forward to your forthcoming vids especially your Summary film with Master Gu ! 😊
My personal mantra this year is “be like water” and while I’ve outlined some specific areas I want to address, I know it’s not a goal I will ever truly meet, which takes the pressure off lol. Excited to see where I can go with it. Wishing you and everyone the best this year!
Ahhhhhh, at the end you hit the nail on the head! We, as people, need to allow ourselves to be what we need to be, as opposed to what might we might envisage we SHOULD be. Peace be with you.
Hope you are gradually adjusting to being back in the UK George. But don’t rush the process, if anything try to embrace it - something I eventually learnt on my return, after having lived and studied in China (albeit many years ago). ATB
Good to see you back safely. Your trip away looked wonderful and I have enjoyed you videos mainly because you are sharing your experience and change in such an even-handed way. I get the impression you were a little sad to leave China. Thank you for the content at some point in the future would love to try and join you and others for Quigong in Bristol and ask you more about your experiences. Take care. Rob
Tells us that we are perfect the way we are because we are part of nature and part of the tao... and then goes on to give us tips on how to be better. But seriously, there is something in the way you speak, which I find intriguing.
All business owners should set aside some time for all workers to breath, relax and maybe meditate. It would beneif productivity, employee well being and overall good feeling for all. Just a thought that I would do as a business owner. Peace & Love for 2021
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished"
You’re a sweet guy, George. I always share your videos, I’m 81years old and still learning about life
it’s amazing that George and Taoism brings old and young together
So Awesome Mam God Bless U U have completed most of ur life and now I'm in the beginning of my life I'm 18 I'm starting to learn to flow with the life I love this beautiful religion and yeah...We can learn at Amy age learning never stops to be honest Njoy Learning new things and live a long life....God Bless U Mam ☺
"It May Be Hard At First, But Everything Is Hard At First."
- Miyamoto Musashi
There are things that are first soft and then get hard...if it's fun...
Yeah, it is hard at first and then it get softer and it's hard again.
That's how a pen... I mean a person. Yeah! That's how life of a person is.
@@nyhyl 😂wtf
Have a balanced 2021 George and everyone reading this!
Thank you Leon. Wish you positive energy throughout the year too!
thank you Leon , you too!
Same to you. 🤗
I appreciate all of your responses, brings a tear to my eye, this is always such a supportive comment section
😊🙏❤🌏🌟
What Body (Jing), Energy (Qi), Heart-Mind (Xin), Spirit (Shen) goals can you set this year? Try and include activities (yang) and non-action/emptiness (yin). Would love to hear your ideas! ☯️💞
trying to move everyday no matter how much I don't want to get out of bed...also cooking fresh meals everyday!
I'm glad you enjoyed my friend! Haha me too - bring the yang Qi in 😋
Nice!
Kung Fu is, "The Quality of Effort we put into Action." This Concept can be utilized in all areas of life. This Process is Cumulative - just like a Growing Tree... The only "goal" should be to Flow - Proper time to Act and Proper time to Rest - as well as recognizing the "grey areas" in between, Appropriately...
I can see that you are beginning to connect with Nature, George. This is Good! Continuing to Recognize the Natural Flow will Nurture your Appreciation of the Natural Balance of Life. If you would like to add Musical Kung Fu into your Life (Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit and Energy), I would love to help you! My name is Mr. Aaron and I welcome you to The Art of Guitar Kung Fu:
skl.sh/3ltlWS2
My lesson videos are filmed in the Natural Areas of the United States...
🌎✌🌿🎶
As I've begun a new career, I find its important to both challenge my current marital training schedule while trying to establish consistency with it. So many people "become their careers". I want it to only be an aspect of my life, not a part of my nature. Thank you for your contributions on here; Taoism is a subject I don't hear discussed very often. I enjoy listening
Life begins where fear ends🙏
Thats a lovely quote. Thank you.
i think fear accentuates life ! it's sort of a wake up call ( like the one we're actually living now...
Life begins here and now.
Fear can help to get the mind focused for example, but as long as you don't let fear dominate your thoughts and your heart, like what you see now happening in the world. It will stop you inenjoying life, in thinking clear, in having a peaceful heart....
i dont think fear will end, instead as we learn or grow tougher we get more courage to confront it
Best thing I learned in the last year was that the future, the horizon I was looking to get to, was actually here now and it always had been.
I was deferring my existence to some point in the future when I'd become all I needed to become. But it is all happening now and it'll never be any different, because how could it - most useful change in my mindset.
I’m a heavy metal singer. I often get caught up in comparison, not feeling good enough, and not being balanced. Your videos have been a source of comfort for me through 2020 and the pandemic. Thank you for your amazing content. You inspire me to be a better human.
You do you.. And nothing else matters 😊
Hi George, these words that you said on this video really struck a chord with me. "If the. world needs more love and compassion, then us being miserable isn't going to be helping". You said a lot of good things here. Thank you.
You make complex ideas from an ancient Chinese belief accessible to anyone who understands plain English. That's so great.
Awesome video man! All the best for 2021
likewise! and yes! :D
I've been watching your channel for years and it just keeps getting better. Your channel is easily the most underrated thing I'm aware of on RUclips. The west needs you now more than ever.
I do earthing in the mornings. Went from being in pain most days at about a 7 to a 3. Let the earth help you heal
Thank you for another inspiring video. I started my Kung Fu and Taoist journey about four years ago and feel a kinship with you and yours. It influences everything in my life now. I appreciate the way that you communicate the concepts and share your journey.
What a beautiful human being you are 👊☯️👊💜👊☯️👊
rarely do I see a video on RUclips about philosophy and lose myself in it. congratulations man, I was able to thoroughly empty myself during your video.
You have no idea how much this video helped me. You are a very calming presence which perfectly suits the subject matter you tackled in this video EXCELLENTLY. I wish the best for you and your channel!
"Through all of these challenges, we can give ourselves permission to try and enjoy life. If the world needs more love and compassion then us being miserable isn't going to be helping". I actually cried when you said this, the weight of these challenges showing themselves. I stopped watching this channel when my mum got sick and I had to cancel my travelling (I was jealous). Then I just forgot about it. But this video popped up on the homepage when I most needed it.
I tried to train and meditate everyday I stopped eating animal products 7 years ago. Because I felt it was more responsible to try to cause the least amount of suffering one can. Happy New year to you
Happy new year Peter!
evrey thing eats something to survive. Its natural, when you are at the top of the food chain you can choose, you have chosen, you are happy with your choices, that is what really matters. Peace & Love to you for 2021
@@triumphmanful what about peace and love to other sentient creatures... Why would you not choose something that can't suffer rather than something that can.
@@jessshnarcky1089 sharks and lions are carnivores that only can survive eating meat. We can survive quite adequately without eating animal products. Surely you are not suggesting that at Killin a pig is like chopping up a carrot. Plants don't have a nervous system or a brain so cannot feel pain. I feel like it is our duty to cause the least amount of suffering that's why why I eat plants
I realized arguing with you is futile and we are taking away from the point of Mr. Thompson's video.
Brilliant , George. I find studying the Tao daily is wonderful i use Derek Lin's translation....and then I read his "Tao of Success"....and then his "Tao of Joy".....and of course doing daily Qigong....
So good to connect with you again. Stay healthy and have a wonderful year. Sincerely, Maxine
Yes I love Derek's Tao of Joy - wonderful! Happy New year!
I like that you mention that is fine if we don't achieve our goals right away. I think that in this day and age we are trying to be the best at everything, hence we put a lot of pressure on our own shoulders that do nothing but keep us down. If we embrace the ever changing process, we might instead, enjoy the progress.
Well said Adrian!
ALL the BesT WisheS You ALL 🥳 Enjoy
Thank you George for your gentle wisdom and observations. It literally made me feel better! I especially loved your thoughts on energy. May your year be blessed and I look forward to more of your videos.
You are so welcome Julie. Happy New year!
Struggling to be alone with myself and my thoughts these days, but i am trying.... 🙂 Thank you
Hang in there
@@michaelorourke399 thank you.🙂
I don't know? However for me? However I've been stuck too - Open arms embrace the harmony in you and never look back
Sending love xx
I know the feeling bro. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for all your life changing videos George. It'd be an honour to meet you one day
"I am Taoist, life is calm."
- TheQueerDeerRay
Oh George. I am so touched by this video. Thank you very much. It is good to know your journey back to the UK was safe and successful. This is certainly the best approach to starting a new year I have seen. I look forward to seeing your videos as the year progresses. Peace, dear one.
George: planning= asking the question: by what method? Goal setting= daily constancy of purpose.
George I think your yt talks are illuminating. Virtual big thank you.
Beautiful energy my friend! A joy the be introduced to you by destiny! Happy times in equanimity.
You explain Taoist concepts in such a clear way! I love your videos! Very very helpful!!
Good to see you George. I am glad to see you're well. Funny thing - I let this covid nonsense take away my my focus, and in turn my spirit. I recently connected again to the Dao and have realised that my spirit was adrift in the system. Not a place I have ever been happy in!
Thank you for your wise and encouraging words. Great work George, as always. I wish you and your family much peace and an abundance of health. 😇
Good to hear you're a fellow Bristolian!
be ing trully present in whatever yr up to, with no expectations!
In a time of chaos and negativity, this is a shining light
Have a great year, George! May all beings be healthy, happy and without suffering!
Thank you, the same to you. Happy New year!
This is absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. George, thank you for what you are doing.
We love you George! Keep up the good vibes and positive energy!
Thanks for sharing love and wisdom thru your videos! They're so awesome!
Grettings from cork city, just across the sea 🙏☯️
Thank you George, for your engagement, its needed! China has a lot of great answers for our desolate status quo, ancient china has! I open myself to engage in my own way, too, it is time! Good luck, spirit of persistence & great faith in the Sacredness of life will get us to where we are headed!!!
One word. “ Wow”
Best wishes to all ALL
Namaste George, love your message at the end of the video. We are all in this together
Wonderful wisdom, thank you George.. look forward to your next explorations.. 🙏
Thank you from Indonesia 🇲🇨
I love you my new friend!! Your videos make me happy and peaceful🥰🌷💕
I wish you a prosperous 2021, George!
Thank you Wilmar - Happy New year!
Thank you George. Good to see you
I love the tips of just going out enjoying the sunrise and raising your hands out. Enjoying life really does come from the simple things we take for granted. Thanks, George for the video.
All the best adapting back from your travels to being back home and handling Covid Britain. I have a couple of friends there who's saying it's getting pretty tough out there. My prayers are with you and the rest of us who are doing our best during the pandemic. Keep up the good work!
Thank you George ! Wonderful lesson.
Thanks George! Would love to see more content, specifically more in-depth practices (e.g., breathwork like qigong). Have an amazing week! :)
Your narration is fantastic, I hope BBC gives you a call, Attenborough needs a successor.
Nice to see you back doing videos! Have a wonderful New Year!
Another lovely video from a lovely fella, cheers George
Am watching from INDONESIA...
I'm living in a Om So Hum chant 9 hr loop space. It helps me focus on what's True and Real. It's incredibly calming, and a welcome addition to my practice. Nothing negative can breach this sacred space. We are all walking each other back Home. Namaste
Wonderful George! Thank you from New York!
Journeys afar may be exhilarating yet exhausting ... ne’er forget to remember the way home it’s where you’re always welcome!
Lovely video; so much wisdom in almost every sentence. Sending you good vibes
Nice work with the staff there George. I wish you a peaceful year. 🙏🏼🙂☯️
Thank you for this. I really appreciate your perspective and your heartfelt words. Many thanks.
Some good advice there, George.
Glad you made it back safely to Brizzle. Looks like you have a wonderful 3 years in China and learnt a LOT.
Best wishes to you for 2021. :)
I really enjoyed what you said at the end of this video. I think a lot of people are struggling right now to enjoy life, and most of it seems to come from not giving themselves permission to do so. It is so important to allow yourself balance, and most often you can give more to the world when you nourish yourself as well.
Thank you for making me more energise for next coming new year 🙏
Loved the spiritual and practical nature of this video :)
Well done sir! The Tao provides.
Thank you for that description of energy!!
I will keep watcing thankyou
you radiate positive vibes :) love this video so much! very informative!
Thank you. I love the ideas of the way of living.
Can't wait to see your "Journey to the East"! And thank you for sharing your wisdom in your videos!
You are so welcome! I look forward to sharing it with you - Happy New year!
Awesome video George! Thank you so much for your wisdom. I wish you the best for 2021
Hey George 👋 Great to see u back home safe & well & hope u enjoyed the festive break (restrictions aside!!) really looking forward to your forthcoming vids especially your Summary film with Master Gu ! 😊
My personal mantra this year is “be like water” and while I’ve outlined some specific areas I want to address, I know it’s not a goal I will ever truly meet, which takes the pressure off lol. Excited to see where I can go with it.
Wishing you and everyone the best this year!
Nice goal! Be like water is such a powerful idea
Happy new year 🥳
Thank you for this video and thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights.
I knew I would love u.... I love you.
Keep up the good work!
Saludos from Argentina.
Thank you for the support! 🙏
Thank you George for being a teacher and sharing the wisdom. May the universe be always be with you.
Thanks George, I find your videos helpful to apply Daoist philosophy to the modern day.
Im thankful to have access to your experiences. 😄
Ahhhhhh, at the end you hit the nail on the head!
We, as people, need to allow ourselves to be what we need to be, as opposed to what might we might envisage we SHOULD be.
Peace be with you.
💖💖
Hope you are gradually adjusting to being back in the UK George.
But don’t rush the process, if anything try to embrace it - something I eventually learnt on my return, after having lived and studied in China (albeit many years ago). ATB
Lovely video George! Hope you're all guys doing well and a good 2021!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts George
"they very much still matter today." ❤️
I am so glad to have found your channel, all of your content is so helpful, thank you x
Please George do some guided meditations with your knowledge and voice tone they will be awesome!
Good to see you back safely. Your trip away looked wonderful and I have enjoyed you videos mainly because you are sharing your experience and change in such an even-handed way. I get the impression you were a little sad to leave China. Thank you for the content at some point in the future would love to try and join you and others for Quigong in Bristol and ask you more about your experiences. Take care. Rob
Thank you George, so glad you made it home safely. Happy New Year!
Thank you Lisa, Happy New year!
Tells us that we are perfect the way we are because we are part of nature and part of the tao...
and then goes on to give us tips on how to be better.
But seriously, there is something in the way you speak, which I find intriguing.
Wishing you a Wonderful 2021 George, so happy to see your first video of the New Year. You are a true inspiration and wise beyond your years !
Thank you so much - happy new yaer!
Happy New yr to u as well George. Glad to see u made it back safely, yes. Stay safe
Love your channel, George!
All business owners should set aside some time for all workers to breath, relax and maybe meditate. It would beneif productivity, employee well being and overall good feeling for all. Just a thought that I would do as a business owner. Peace & Love for 2021
You're a wise man George, welcome back to the u.k. Your great energy is needed here, Really enjoy your videos man. Good luck 😁
Yay loving the positivity 😊💖🙌🙌🙌
Thank you George!
Go well. I am enjoying your sharing of your journey.
The last few minutes of your video, touched me deeply. You speak the universal truth. keep spreading the Love 🙏
Thank you for another beautifully shot and well-presented moment.