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Originally posted by bamboo_ leaf
The mind leads the chi follows, is a common saying. What dose this mean and how dose one use it. For me it’s a way of approaching the intent or will of doing something and then following with the action itself.
If one focuses, that is simply rests the mind on an area (unlike the misconception of focus, craving), lets pick the right palm. There comes a moment when the mind rests in the intended spot without wavering.
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The poster said, “A movement without intent is nothing. An intent without movement is nothing too.” I disagree; I would call a movement with out intent empty, but still useful.
unfortunately, the habit of the mind is a learned phenomena. Such as walking, we take for granted but the minds intent is there at every moment to lift, step, pull back, balance etc. Hence we say, if your mind is truly focussed, your body begins to stiffen.