balanced interplay of creation and withdrawal; this
energy expresses itself as the variety of manifestation in the universe. Knowing this, we see ourselves as part of the self-expressive, creative energy of God, and know we are guided toward our own
self-expression by this force.
Everything changes. Everything is in continuous flow and change. Knowing this we understand that we are part of a process. We understand that our activities are not an end in themselves. We're encouraged to embrace change as an opportunity for growth, understanding, and for fulfilling our destiny.
Everything interrelates with everything else. Everything is part of an enormous cosmic system that thrives on cooperation and a balance of forces. Knowing this keeps us conscious of the whole and encourages us to act for the benefit of the whole. From this follows the recognition that when we put negative energy into the process, we ultimately affect our own progress. This also encourages us to be willing to look into something seemingly disastrous and see the good behind it, knowing that it is only temporary.
No two things are identical. Each of us has something unique to offer. This knowledge encourages us not to be afraid to have a different idea, to remember that variety is necessary for the whole colour of the garden. We can only fulfil our own true nature. With this in mind, however, we must also remember that we are still a part of God's infinite life form.
What has a front has a back. This relates to our concept of cause and effect. What you set in motion is going to unfold as your life. This knowledge should encourage us to have a positive outlook in all our endeavours so that what we manifest from our thoughts and activities will enhance our well-being.
The bigger the front, the bigger the back. The more powerful the beginning, the more powerful the ending. This relates to the power behind our dynamic choices and should guide us to put the greatest energy to those tasks that we know will create the greatest good.
What has a beginning has an end. Anything that we set in motion will have an outcome. We reap experiences commensurate with the seeds that we plant, and we cannot avoid that outcome. This knowledge encourages us to set our activities in motion with clarity of thought and purpose. This knowledge also lets us accept graciously that all things) events, and even our bodies will pass.
The
Yin / Yang theory and the seven universal principles make up the foundation of
oriental medicine and its approach to health and healing, just as the scientific principles and the laws of physics are the basis Western modern medicine. Throughout this book, the oriental approach is the basis for understanding
body processes for diagnosing illnesses for selecting
balancing foods to eat, and for approaching a state of we being. Since in this theory of ebb and flow, life is seen as a process. single answer is correct for everyone, nor for the same person at different times. The pursuit of health thus becomes a path of living in balance with ourselves and all of nature.
