Chapter 12: Love - cultivating self-love
July 3, 2023
Hosted by Hitomi
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"Myoju Tanagokoro ni ari" is a Japanese Zen phrase originating from the "Blue Cliff Record" with two meanings. The original meaning is "there is a clear mirror in your hand," while the common meaning today is "there is a beautiful pearl in your hand." The original interpretation suggests that the ability to perceive things accurately is within one's control, enabling one to distinguish between good and bad. The second interpretation highlights the importance of self-cultivation and acknowledges that everyone possesses the Buddha nature within themselves. Ultimately, both interpretations convey the same message: the fundamental teaching of Buddhism is that "one's own self is a Buddha." In this episode, we embark on a journey guided by the radiant presence of Marisa Cranfill - a revered Qigong teacher and beacon of light. With over two decades of experience studying and working with Qigong and healers in both the Buddhist and Taoist traditions, Marisa invites us to delve deep into the boundless realm of love. Through her direct experience, she reveals that love is the pinnacle of human potential and the master frequency, from which all other emotions arise. She shares that true love is unconditional, a force that transcends the duality of yin and yang and the limitations of ego. Love becomes a virtue, a path to transcendence. Marisa illuminates that cultivating self-love is the essential first step towards nurturing unconditional love. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the power of love and how it can transform our lives. Website: https://www.yoqi.com/, YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6iAv6Ydn5-ccJ5Nm6Mcdg, YOQI Video on Demand: https://videos.yoqi.com/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoqi.yogaqigong/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoqi.yogaqigong/?pnref=lhc
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We often hear the word "Zen," but what exactly is Zen? I remember a well-known monk at a Zen temple in Japan where has been cultivating Zen since ancient times, smiling and saying, "Actually, I still don't know what Zen is. Like a bottomless box, the answer is endless. A mind that is not trapped, free and fresh thinking is the base of ZEN philosophy, thus answers like the monk’s come into play. However, the reality is that our mind and body can easily be trapped by outside stimuli. As a practitioner of J.F Barnes’s Myofascial Release approach,I have seen many physical conditions deeply tied to the trapped emotions. Also have seen and experienced miraculous healing by letting go of those emotions or past experiences. While it is so easy to be swallowed by the force of the negative experiences, there are ways to find peace, balance and strength to stay in tune. Guests from various background and I will seek the ways how to let go of challenges of love, grief,time,power,fear,anger,etc.
Hitomi
Experienced LMT, Myofascial release therapist, qualified Qigong instructor of Shifu Yan Lei as well as YOQI- Yoga + Qigong. Practicing Zen meditation at Tokozenji Japan. A mother of 4 children and a grandmother of 2. Studied under John F. Barnes, P.T., founder of Myofascial Release Approach. Trained in Thai ancient massage since 2005. Working as an independent massage therapist in various medical settings. Performed more than 15,000 treatments as of 2020. She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where she cultivated a love for massage at a very young age. Her grandmother was one of the top Kimono tailors who sewed quality silks into Kimonos every day. As a little granddaughter, she took it as her job to massage her tight, sore neck and shoulders to ease pain.Her natural talent to find Tsubo (acupoints) was revealed and and evolved from this experience. Her ethnic and cultural background also influences her belief in the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection. Her daily experience as a therapist of the Myofascial release approach ® has deepened this belief. Her massage sessions and fitness programs focus on the mind-body-spirit connection. Therefore, no two sessions are the same. She creates one of a kind sessions for each client's needs. Licensed Massage Therapist MA52453 (15 years) Specialties: Myofascial Release Approach® (John F. Barnes, PT) MPS® Microcurrent Point Stimulation Pain Therapy Tradiational Thai Massage Qigong Rehabilitation Fitness
Episode Directory
July 2023
- 7/10/2023: Final Chapter: Happiness - true meaning of happiness Listen Now
- 7/3/2023: Chapter 12: Love - cultivating self-love Listen Now
