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To be published in a few days time and is a follow on to his previous works on the subject. Whilst I am something of a critic of Mitchell, feeling that his system is somewhat eclectic and a mish mash of diverse schools and systems his writing is still of interest and value. Well worth a look. "This book provides a unprecedented insight into the entire Nei Gong process, expanding upon the foundations laid in the author's previous widely read book, Daoist Nei Gong, to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the practice. Going into unparalleled detail whilst remaining accessible, it explains the philosophy at the heart of Nei Gong , and the steps whereby transformation is achieved. A foundational knowledge of Chinese medicine will help the reader appreciate the explanation more deeply, but is not required for understanding. Essential reading for anyone seriously interested Qi Gong, Chinese martial arts, and the Daoist tradition, the book will also be an invaluable resource for practitioners of Chinese medicine, or advanced meditation."

Goodbye everyone for I shall not pass this way again. As a last suggestion for the forum as it languished beneath the iron hoof of Sean may I recommend 3Bob to lead the new Mod team - for he and Sean are obviously of one mind.

a quite faithful friend to show me what i fear most the mirror of truth my last haiku's here for I am gone like a leaf driven by a gale driven by a gale to pastures fresh and grass green for to graze anew

I think that we have to face the fact that Socialism is a form of insanity and that its adherents are sufferers. Socialism, like Liberalism always ends in financial and moral ruin. This happens again and again whensoever the Left comes to power but they always return like the proverbial bad penny tub thumping for social justice, equality and cultural and racial intergration which they deem entirely possible and beneficial if they are only given the power to bring it about. After all they are the good guys on the Left, all the villains being to the right. Of course we have to forget about Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot and all the others. Unfortunately the zeitgeist in the West is presently Left Wing and Liberal so our decline is particularly marked at present. There is some hope however as more and more of us start to see the light. Unfortunately for the likes of Sean and Apech there is little hope, for having eyes they see not and ears they hear not. This is a Seans thread so in all fairness he can exclude the likes of me should he so wish. It grows both tiresome and irksome attempting to enlighten the Left and is hardly worth the effort.

Good man Apech for you are as constant as the Northern Star and I apologise for suggesting that your views may have changed.

No need for concern Sean as there are still Socialists and Left Wing Liberals a plenty left in the forum; though the Dao Bums, as with society in general, is now experiencing a healthy shift to the right. One could use the example of Apech. Once a firm supporter of all things left wing, liberal, multi ethnic and multi racial his firm beliefs appear to have been shaken in recent years, at least that is how i see it but if he thinks differently then I am sure he will let us know.

The Brexit deadline grown nearer by the day and all of the problems which existed for Theresa May still exist for Boris. If he is to deliver Brexit on October 31st it will be a case of his bulldozing it through and it remains to be seen if that is possible. Ursula von der Leyen has already intimated that she would be happy to see the Brexit date further extended ( a typical tactic of the E.U. and she will be suggesting another E.U. referendum next) and so we must not underestimate the task Boris has. The only certainty is that there are fun and games a plenty ahead.

no one to write it this tale of woe thats my life just as well really

I mean exactly what I say, no more and no less.

prompting eu-no-ia you must be joking old boy I just wind them up.

I do not doubt that you were very impressed Apech old boy, you are after all a champagne Socialist yourself.

dancing in the rain soaked and thinking how I'll be wringing out my socks

Upon unseen breeze My memories drift away Leaving calm repose

No doer in sight For to do without doing Is the right action.

The Dao call me home As the kind mother calls to Her unworthy child.

No longer binding Oaths made in my callow youth Which age has broken.

Too much improvement Still leaves things as they were for The turd polisher

Marching to the grave With our footfalls measuring The beats of our heart

For a foreigner you have a great deal to say about Britain and its exit form the E.U. You have also made a series of disparaging remarks regarding my country and it's peaple. Perhaps you would care to tell us your nationality and country of residence so that we may ponder as to whether or not your people and politico's are any better than ours. The inference from your posts is that the British people are insane to consider leaving the e.U.. Thank you for re posting the highlighted text above. It served as a useful reminder of your disordered logic. The one thing that we can agree on is that our politico's are unfit to govern. Once more please enlighten us to your country of origin and residence so that we may comment on your government. Of course there will be ramifications, drastic and mundane but are you in favour of globalisation? You may also let us know your political leanings so that we may offer our thoughts regarding your sanity or otherwise.

You speak of my outlook being delusional and not cutting it but I take the same view regarding your outlook. I fear that we shall simply have to disagree on these matters as I can no longer be bothered to argue this matter with Remainiacs who fear that the sky is going to fall should we cut our ties with an unelected Cultural Marxist tyrany.

You may well be correct in that assumption but at least he is consistant in his aim, namely Brexit. Unfortunately this is not in fact the case as the Government have done very little so far as regards undoing our ties to the European tyranny. I am also a little concerned as regards your remark " this unfounded sense of "nationalism" " The powers that be have had no desire for exit from the E.U., staggered or otherwise: hence no plans in place other than the plan to block Brexit at all costs. The youth also embrace Corbyn and his brand of good, old fashioned Marxism. Fortunately our views change as we age so do not predict what may happen in thirty years time.

What is beyond words And cannot be named or told That is the question

Most politico's have feet of clay. When Jeremy Corbyn left his first wife and was carrying on a torrid affair with the delectable Diane Abbott he would invite friends around to his flat and leave the bedroom door open so that they could glimpse her draped naken across his squalid bed. Compared to this the antics of Boris are but small beer.

He is certainly the most charismatic though hardly the most competent figure in British politics at the moment. In this age of celebrity that will carry him far.

Things are indeed dire but do not write us off yet. Our star shines brighter as the night darkens.