One day in Wudang, I wasn't feeling too good emotionally. I told Master Gu and he just smiled to me and said "Don't feel bad, life is good!", we then just proceeded to the Woodland training ground and the rest of the day was fine.
Great work both of you! Taoist wisdom is the most important thing we can learn to live a peaceful and fulfilling life! I first learned about it from reading Bruce Lee, but it took another few decades before I really grasped the concept on a deeper level. These days, i don't often need to read about it, but just find my disposition has adapted a very Taoist way. Nothing makes me happier than just being in the flow in nature!
Thank you this is much appreciated. A lot of lifes have become very turbulent the world needs this wisdom so badly. Best wishes blessings and thaks to you and Master Gu. Amituofo🙏🙏🙏
I want to live no more and no less then the potential of the space that has been given to me. I am grateful to have borrowed this space of my journey, if I wished for anything, then I wish to have fulfilled a lifetime in a second than filling seconds within my life.
Thank you so much, George and Master Gù! When I started to practice Tàijíquán, I always thought that I was the happiest person in the world. I had a feeling of total inner stillness and joy but I actually didn’t behave very calmly. Now I understand that this wasn’t that great at all and I couldn’t control my emotions. I ask myself what a good state of mind should actually feel like, though…
A good state of mind is not about suppressing emotions but rather embracing them with calmness and understanding. It's a journey, and with practice, you'll find that true contentment lies in finding harmony amidst life's fluctuations. Keep exploring and learning; you're on the right path!
@@George-Thompson Thank you very much! 😊 I’ll do everything I can. And yes, I’ve heard about the idea of accepting the emotions. I started to practice that and I wasn’t very successful at the beginning but I guess that it’s slowly getting better now. But it’s still a real challenge.
@@George-Thompson I like your comment here George, and this topic in general is one I enjoy exploring and practicing. To feel all emotions with an overall awareness of it so to have control of them. I like to imagine that inside my body is like the ocean and for me a visualization practice of my waters inside calm and tranquil. When I notice either great excitement or anxiousness the waters inside are moving faster and it is a good time to see it and gently come back to tranquil if I desire that. Then it seems my emotions can then follow suit and my behavior as well. I think with this group it would be easier to practice this. I will keep on evolving and growing! Thank you for posing this great question!
Absolutely! Life's complexity is indeed a part of its beauty, and embracing it with an open heart allows us to navigate its twists and turns. May you continue to find wisdom and growth on your journey! 🌿
I really had a laugh in one of the classes I was watching. Eli was filming behind a tree and Master Gu didn't know he was there. Master Gu started laughing so hard. I was wondering if you could do a blooper video of the mistakes made during some of the practices.
I have only learned about the Tao from Lao Tzu in The Tao TeChing, The Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff and the many recordings of Alan Watts and his many books as well. I see a connection between Zen Buddhism and Taoism and Wu Wei…. Can you please share more about these teachings in a more specific context for the modern world? I have been searching for some Taoist teachings from a person and or communities that are available to share any and all wisdom available. I especially don’t know the specific Taoist meditation techniques or methods etc. Thanks for the short video and link for an online community that I will definitely check out as soon as I have a financial plan. ❤
Hi George, thanks so much for all of your effort in this channel. I have been following your work for years now and I am a second year student in WTWA. I love the podcast and all the amazing guests you have been bringing on here, and it is great to be in on your conversations with Master Gu :) For one of your next guests, I am wondering if you can try bringing on David James Less who is a professional therapist and ordained Taoist monk. He and his partner Alex have a bunch of meditations on RUclips that I have been working through on their channel Wu Wei Wisdom.
I was shocked into a fight or flight mode after the election in the USA. It is still with me 6 days later when I awoke! Each day since the results -I've been able to meditate myself into a peaceful state of mind. But awake with angst nonetheless.
Interesting conversation, it made me curious: I think there is a tendency in some cultures to "bottle up" emotions. If one has a sort of reservoir of unprocessed emotions, does Daoism have anything to offer on that topic? ...I've heard that if something makes you legitimately sad and you prevent that sadness from being expressed (or felt) then it like hangs around, possibly causing health issues, until its dealt with. I wonder what daoism might have to say about that? ....I agree that like authentic inner peace seems like it would be healthier, long term, rather than riding a roller coaster of emotion on a regular basis... How do daoists cultivate a truly profound inner peace and not one that is sort of brushing things under the rug, avoidance, being in denial? Sometimes turning towards, facing an emotion, and processing it can be a faster way of "metabolizing" it and moving past it, than trying to explain it away. Thanks! Curious how a daoist cultivator might respond to these quesitons.
☁️Chinese Culture is from the principles of Taoism~Univese Law. Flow〰️ Wish All world artists support [Wu Dang Shan•Mountain Shrine] Have some ideas on how to make this Ancient architecture gallery stronger and more space. 🌞🌝Peace content Bliss ✨
福壽康寧 - Fú shòu kāng níng - Happiness, longevity, good health, peace
One day in Wudang, I wasn't feeling too good emotionally. I told Master Gu and he just smiled to me and said "Don't feel bad, life is good!", we then just proceeded to the Woodland training ground and the rest of the day was fine.
Master Gu is a beam of light
Master Gu truly is how he comes across on the videos: a kind hearted and generous man 😊
It's been very good to see you both together again. Thanks for the opportunity!
Our pleasure, Zsuzsanna! Sending love 🫶
Havent seen master Gu for a while, hope he’s still healthy
Thank you so much! Seeing and hearing Master Gu with you was a treat. LOVE & HUGS
Glad you enjoyed, Diane! ❤️
Great work both of you!
Taoist wisdom is the most important thing we can learn to live a peaceful and fulfilling life!
I first learned about it from reading Bruce Lee, but it took another few decades before I really grasped the concept on a deeper level.
These days, i don't often need to read about it, but just find my disposition has adapted a very Taoist way.
Nothing makes me happier than just being in the flow in nature!
Thanks for sharing!!
Lot's of thanks for your effort for providing beautiful philosophy to calm our mind and to make the world a better place.
Our pleasure!
Listening to the dialogue between you two is a joy. Thank you so much
I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️ Sending warmth
A Living Legend.
Appreciate you 🙏 sending warmth and balance
Thank you this is much appreciated. A lot of lifes have become very turbulent the world needs this wisdom so badly.
Best wishes blessings and thaks to you and Master Gu.
Amituofo🙏🙏🙏
Hi Jens, I'm really glad you are enjoying and getting something from the videos - it's my privilege! Sending warmth
Love it! Wonderful interview! Bravo, George and Master Gu!
I want to live no more and no less then the potential of the space that has been given to me. I am grateful to have borrowed this space of my journey, if I wished for anything, then I wish to have fulfilled a lifetime in a second than filling seconds within my life.
So amazing to see tou guys together again! I have to admit, i missed that! ❤
Glad you enjoyed! Much warmth 🫶
14:23 from master gu is what I need! I was just arguing with my wife this morning! Xié xié master gu!
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@@George-Thompson 🙏🏾
Taoist wisdom, Always appreciated. Thank you.
YES
Lovely interview between you both Thankyou. Wishing You both long a tranquil lives. 🙏
Our pleasure!
Master Gu is amazing...Thank you so much George!
He is! Thank you for watching ❤️ Appreciate you
Thank you so much, George and Master Gù! When I started to practice Tàijíquán, I always thought that I was the happiest person in the world. I had a feeling of total inner stillness and joy but I actually didn’t behave very calmly. Now I understand that this wasn’t that great at all and I couldn’t control my emotions. I ask myself what a good state of mind should actually feel like, though…
A good state of mind is not about suppressing emotions but rather embracing them with calmness and understanding. It's a journey, and with practice, you'll find that true contentment lies in finding harmony amidst life's fluctuations. Keep exploring and learning; you're on the right path!
@@George-Thompson Thank you very much! 😊 I’ll do everything I can. And yes, I’ve heard about the idea of accepting the emotions. I started to practice that and I wasn’t very successful at the beginning but I guess that it’s slowly getting better now. But it’s still a real challenge.
@@George-Thompson I like your comment here George, and this topic in general is one I enjoy exploring and practicing. To feel all emotions with an overall awareness of it so to have control of them. I like to imagine that inside my body is like the ocean and for me a visualization practice of my waters inside calm and tranquil. When I notice either great excitement or anxiousness the waters inside are moving faster and it is a good time to see it and gently come back to tranquil if I desire that. Then it seems my emotions can then follow suit and my behavior as well. I think with this group it would be easier to practice this. I will keep on evolving and growing! Thank you for posing this great question!
So calming and inspiring. Thankyou Master Gu and George for sharing this precious taoist wisdom and for all of the inspiring content over at WTWA
I’m so glad you found it valuable, Fiona 🙏
Thank you George because of you I have been introduced to Master Gu 🙏🏻All your hard work is helping a lot of people , myself included 🙏🏻
I'm really glad you are enjoying and getting something from the videos - it's my privilege! Sending warmth
Great video George, I always enjoy your conversations with Master Gu.
I appreciate your comment, John. Thank you! 🙏
Good Balance leans more on the positive side.
Knowledge is Power
become a Super Hero
Thank you masters
Master Gu 💚
Thank you for this, really enjoyfull to watch this interview with master Gu.
So glad you enjoyed!
cheers George and Gu
This was awesome, glad I decided to listen!
I'm so glad you found it valuable! 🙏
Great message I needed to hear today. Master Gu's mantra will help me. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Tao keeps self-responsibility truly naturally I've had some miracles happen too in life however life so complex too 🌱
Absolutely! Life's complexity is indeed a part of its beauty, and embracing it with an open heart allows us to navigate its twists and turns. May you continue to find wisdom and growth on your journey! 🌿
Good to see master Gu 🙏
至虚极 守静笃
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh always feel calmer watching you guys :)❤
Appreciate you 🙏
Great word of wisdom, thanks a lot
I’m so glad you found it valuable 🙏
I really had a laugh in one of the classes I was watching. Eli was filming behind a tree and Master Gu didn't know he was there. Master Gu started laughing so hard. I was wondering if you could do a blooper video of the mistakes made during some of the practices.
A blooper reel of George's time in Wudang sounds amazing, and full of joy!!! I'd love to see that, too.
Thank you 🌟🙌🌟
You are so welcome!
I have only learned about the Tao from Lao Tzu in The Tao TeChing, The Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff and the many recordings of Alan Watts and his many books as well. I see a connection between Zen Buddhism and Taoism and Wu Wei…. Can you please share more about these teachings in a more specific context for the modern world? I have been searching for some Taoist teachings from a person and or communities that are available to share any and all wisdom available. I especially don’t know the specific Taoist meditation techniques or methods etc. Thanks for the short video and link for an online community that I will definitely check out as soon as I have a financial plan. ❤
Thank you for your teachings :D
I’m so glad you found it valuable 🙏
Standing like a tree. Qigong hao. 😊
I love this….🙏
Hi George, thanks so much for all of your effort in this channel. I have been following your work for years now and I am a second year student in WTWA. I love the podcast and all the amazing guests you have been bringing on here, and it is great to be in on your conversations with Master Gu :)
For one of your next guests, I am wondering if you can try bringing on David James Less who is a professional therapist and ordained Taoist monk. He and his partner Alex have a bunch of meditations on RUclips that I have been working through on their channel Wu Wei Wisdom.
Thank you. I will help.3
Really good Lessons
I’m so glad you found it valuable 🙏
I was shocked into a fight or flight mode after the election in the USA. It is still with me 6 days later when I awoke! Each day since the results -I've been able to meditate myself into a peaceful state of mind. But awake with angst nonetheless.
Wing chun hao😊
Wonderful message Master Gu and George. Thank you so much for all you do! Highly recommend the WTWA Online Academy!
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Interesting conversation, it made me curious: I think there is a tendency in some cultures to "bottle up" emotions. If one has a sort of reservoir of unprocessed emotions, does Daoism have anything to offer on that topic? ...I've heard that if something makes you legitimately sad and you prevent that sadness from being expressed (or felt) then it like hangs around, possibly causing health issues, until its dealt with. I wonder what daoism might have to say about that? ....I agree that like authentic inner peace seems like it would be healthier, long term, rather than riding a roller coaster of emotion on a regular basis... How do daoists cultivate a truly profound inner peace and not one that is sort of brushing things under the rug, avoidance, being in denial? Sometimes turning towards, facing an emotion, and processing it can be a faster way of "metabolizing" it and moving past it, than trying to explain it away. Thanks! Curious how a daoist cultivator might respond to these quesitons.
Chinese yoga😊
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Couldn’t find the 1 week free trial. Only 4 weeks.
Where is it ?
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Go to Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy just google it there on the page it will say 7 day free trial
When you register for www.taoistwellness.online/ you get 1 week free trial 😊
@@George-Thompson
Thank you 🙏🏻
☯️👍
do you practice six healing sounds ?
Yes， we do!
can someone write down the mantra for me? (14:25)
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🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What were those words that he repeating?
☁️Chinese Culture is from the principles of Taoism~Univese Law.
Flow〰️
Wish All world artists support
[Wu Dang Shan•Mountain Shrine]
Have some ideas on how to make this Ancient architecture gallery stronger and more space.
🌞🌝Peace content Bliss ✨
I hope things all go well for you and master GU. I hope things are very successful. Master GU seems like a very genuine person.Good luck
Lot's of thanks for your effort for providing beautiful philosophy to calm our mind and to make the world a better place.
Our pleasure!
Thank you!