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He had spoken on and off as we strolled around the lake on our daily morning walk. The sun had just risen and there was the faintest shimmer on the surface of the water inviting those who could see it to admire the natural elements with tender respect.
‘Your arms furthermore must be as strong as steel rods wrapped in cotton, with immense power concealed therein. But the root is in the feet. The force is launched through the legs. It is controlled by the waist and expressed by the fingers.’
We were discussing the finer points of Tai Chi.
‘When the hands, waist and legs move, the eyes should follow their movements. The mind is the commander… and the body is subservient to it. When the mind is tranquil, the movements will be gentle and graceful. It follows then that when the mind is a mess, the movements will be chaotic.’
This was the wisdom of understanding I yearned.
Needless to say, I remained silent for the rest of the day.
Geoffrey Wilson
Geoffrey began his career in Oriental medicine 30 years ago. Since then, he has devoted his professional life to the process of awakening people to soul’s purpose as when people are aligned with this, healing becomes a profound spiritual experience.
‘Art of Health’ was founded by Geoffrey in 2000. Prior to this, he long held the position of Principal of the Australian Institute of Applied Feng Shui. He also founded and was former President of the Oriental Health Practitioners Association of Australia Inc. He remains on the professional advisory board to this day.
Geoffrey’s teaching career extends to a number of leading natural health colleges in Australia including Nature Care College, College of Complimentary Medicine, Australian College of Natural Medicine, and the Australian Institute of Applied Feng Shui. He also held the positions of Head Lecturer and Head of Faculty for Oriental Health Science. Currently he is the Director of Art of Health Holistic Therapy Centre in Sydney.
