"True energy is the true self; non-self is the soul." This is NineSouls' core philosophy. This sentence contains profound Eastern wisdom. Let us interpret it layer by layer.
What is True Qi
In Eastern philosophy, "qi" is the fundamental energy of life. It flows between heaven and earth and exists within every living being. True qi is the purest, most original life energy.
When a person's true qi is abundant, they feel full of vitality, mentally alert, and inner peace. When a person's true qi is depleted, they feel exhausted, anxious, and lost.
True Qi is the True Self
Why is true qi the true self?
Because our true self is not those external identity labels, not those coming and going thoughts, but the purest life itself. This life is the flow of true qi.
When you feel the abundance of true qi, you touch the true self. When you unite with true qi, you are the true self.
How to Cultivate True Qi
Cultivate Qi by Nurturing the Body
The body is the vessel for qi. Good sleep, healthy diet, moderate exercise — these are the foundations of cultivating qi.
Cultivate Qi by Calming the Mind
Distracting thoughts deplete qi. Through meditation and breathing exercises, let the mind quiet down and qi naturally gathers.
Cultivate Qi by Following the Flow
Follow nature's rhythms: rise with the sun, rest with the sun. Going against natural patterns depletes true qi.
Non-Self is the Soul
When a person's true qi reaches its极限, a state of "non-self" is achieved. This is not nothingness, but a higher level of existence.
In "non-self," personal boundaries dissolve, connecting with the greater existence. This is the state of the soul — transcending the individual, merging with the whole.
NineSouls' Practice Path
NineSouls offers a practice path from "rediscovering the true self" to "achieving non-self":
- Energy Management - Care for the body, cultivate true qi
- Habit Formation - Establish routine, gather energy
- Awareness Practice - Quiet observation, connect with true self
- Noble Spirit - Body-mind unity, abundant noble spirit
- State of Non-Self - Transcend the self, touch the soul
This is an ancient yet ever-new path. NineSouls walks it with you.