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Ancient sages in China developed the Yin-Yang principle as a philosophic means of interpreting natural phenomena. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The idea is based on the theory that everything is composed of Qi (energy) and five elements which they classified as wood, fire, earth, metal and water. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of the five elements symbolically represent aspects of the human psyche, personality and biological processes. The meanings were devised from observing nature.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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The overriding principle attached to Yin-Yang is that everything has an opposite. For example, if you think of emotions running along a spectrum between love and fear, harmony would be the central pin. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yin, water and black is categorised as female energy. Yang, fire and white is male energy. The relationship between the two forces is interdependent in order to maintain balance. The dots also reveal that one exists in the other. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is from this ancient belief that the modern axiom, \u201cwe are all one\u201d is derived from. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s difficult to categorically say the ancient understood how energy worked around 5000 years ago, but their theory is still way ahead of its time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her book, published in 2018, Dr Rulin Xiu<\/span><\/a> writes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cString theory studies the quantum dynamics of a string. It is found that vibrations of a string may produce all the particles and forces observed in nature, including gravity. In string theory, all forces and all matter are naturally unified. However, current string theory is unable to make many testable predictions. Something is still missing in string theory. Many questions remain to be answered before string theory can become a theory of everything.\u201d ~ Dr Rulin Xiu: Tao Science: The Science, Wisdom, and Practice of Creation and Grand Unification<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

So what did the ancient Chinese know that modern scientists are still trying to figure out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principles of Yin-Yang<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key principle of yin-yang is that energy balance is required to achieve harmony within a system. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balance, or \u201charmony\u201d, is a word that is used today to express good health. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ancient Chinese medicine, the balance of energy in relation to health is defined as an equilibrium between the body and the environment; internal and external influences. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes complete sense when you consider that internal thoughts and feelings project outwards into our external environment. <\/span>The reverse is also true. Information and experiences we have in the outside world influence our behaviour which is triggered by internal thoughts and emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, energy balance has a different meaning – and appears to be significantly watered down: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnergy is another word for “calories.” Your energy balance is the balance of calories consumed through eating and drinking compared to calories burned through physical activity.\u201d ~ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute <\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Oh dear, the NHI has reduced “energy balance” down to the cause of obesity. Chinese medicine and the philosophies of yin-yang principles reveals that energy has much more impact on our lives than the intake of calories!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yin-Yang \u2013 The Duality of Mankind<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scientists have demonstrated that everything is made of energy; atoms and matter. Our bodies are made from the same elements and also attracts and emits the flow of electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To develop ourselves as individuals and improve all aspects of our life, we must learn how to navigate through dark aspects of our personality to find the light of wisdom. To do this, we have to develop the male and female aspects of our unconscious and find harmony that leads to happiness and success.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This idea is expressed in the black and white swirls of the yin yang symbol. Also known as the Taijitu, this ancient Chinese symbol is used to express the duality of human nature and physiology: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n