Gathering Chi

Out my north window is Dawkin's Bay as the tide goes out it empties. It changes with the flow of the tides which makes me think of the contraction and expansion of all life. Reading today about cultivating Qi (or chi). Here are the 10 phases:

1. Discover
2. Gather
3. Circulate
4. Purify
5. Direct
6. Conserve
7. Store
8. Transform
9. Dissolve
10. Transmit

Today I stood at the water's edge and felt the enormous energy surround me as I gathered Chi. I was up early and there was very little activity on the beach. The tide was out so I could walk all the way on to one of the little rock islands here. These giant granite boulders are beautiful with large chunks of mica and quartz that make them light up like Christmas ornaments. I stood encased by the boulders in complete privacy with the energy of the winds and waves all to myself. It felt magical. 

Bay out my window- night before-all water is gone in low tide.

 A top the granite rock

 Tai Chi spot

 Only visitor at the rocks- he flew over chirping at me to stay back... I think he is a sand piper.