Healing process

Recently I experienced a 3 week disruption in the regular flow of my life due to injuries sustained in a harsh fall.  Simultaneously I experienced a respiratory infection.  It was painful to move and the viral infection kept me in bed.  At that point all I could do was rest and wait for my body to heal.  

As my body began to heal I had more interest to try some qigong and tai chi.  I realized how quickly my body had weakened, and my vitality had diminished from lack of movement.  I needed to regain my energy, my flexibility, my muscle strength, coordination, balance and release tightness overall.  I knew that I did not have the strength to bike, to walk or do other physical activities, but I was able to do gentle movements and breathing of qigong and tai chi.  

Over a few days of doing qigong and tai chi movements, I felt more energy.  My bodily aches and tightness lessened, and I realized that all my talks about how tai chi and qigong can replenish our energy when we are depleted was true.  It wasn't just talk, but rather I experienced the benefits personally.  I am grateful for my practice of qigong and tai chi.