Dear Reader,

Welcome to the June issue of Good Chi News. This month I've shared an excellent clip about understanding pain, as well as something I've found very helpful for stilling the mind.

There's an amusing moment from one of my Chair Chi sessions - you just can't please everyone. :)

And you'll also find a Tai Chi tip for experiencing the 'flow of Chi' as well as Part Two of my selection of resources about Tai Chi - this time on Weapons.

Regards
Chris Bennett
Chris Chi

A short and interesting cartoon clip on understanding pain. It offers tips on dealing with pain and describes the role the brain plays in pain. Covers various types of pain including chronic pain.

I like the comment 'it comes from the brain and it can be retrained' in relation to dealing with pain.

A handy clip to share for those readers who work in the aged care sector and for those involved in sport.

It's a lot easier keeping the body still than it is keeping the mind still. The other day I was working on my memoir in my living room, which faces the front garden. I looked out of the window and just gazed at the trees and flowers and sky for a while, not thinking about anything in particular. It was very refreshing and, as I was about to get back to my writing, it occurred to me I don't do enough 'gazing' - a form of meditation that only requires you to be still.

I practice Tai Chi and Chi Kung several times a day. It's invigorating and calming, but my mind is still active as I focus on various techniques and structures to perform each movement correctly. Gazing, or as some may call it day dreaming, is an effortless way of keeping the mind calm ...

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