Ch’i.….The ancient Chinese described it as “life force”.
Ch’i can be best defined as the name given to the life process or flow of energy that sustains all living beings. The Sanscrit (a sacred language used by Hindus and Bhuddists) defines it as “ Life Force”. Ancient civilizations believed ch’i permeated everything and linked our surroundings together. They likened it to the flow of energy around and through the body, forming a cohesive and functioning unit.
So can we relate spirituality and ch’i ? Pondering the origins of spirit and of ch’i feeds very much into the need in the human psyche for a sense of belonging. There is a logical need in all of us to belong. To be more than the physical, to hope for more than what we experience in our human existence.
Religions, Sects, Prophets and Philosophers have all addressed this need to a greater or lesser extent. Some seek proof of a greater existence and some seek to prove the existence of spirit or soul with arguments of logic or faith.
But how are we to explore the possibility that a greater life force exists or that we are a part of a greater entity?
What part do religions, dogma and faith play in helping understand this great mystery? and where should we go for inspiration?
