Yin Yang: Master Gu shares 2 powerful ideas

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2020
  • The yin yang symbol is familiar, yet mysterious. Its story can be traced back to the dawn of Chinese civilisation. Thousands of years later, how can it help you and me in our modern, complex lives? Join me on a hike to find out…
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Komentáře • 539

  • @annikamuller8955
    @annikamuller8955 Před 3 lety +331

    Honestly I just want to hike through the Wudang mountains with George and talk about Taoism 🧘‍♀️

  • @andrewatha5349
    @andrewatha5349 Před 3 lety +140

    This needs more views!! George is making these high quality videos that are so interesting and informative, they are much better than the mainstream rubbish people are watching on tv

  • @MrAlec78uk
    @MrAlec78uk Před 3 lety +114

    Death is also important, it gives life to rebirth, if you don't accept that you will one day let go of your current body, you will spend your whole life trying not to grow up and pass on knowlage of what you have learnt, and eventurly be buried with the answers to a happy life instead of sharing it with the universe.

  • @inthemomenttomoment
    @inthemomenttomoment Před 2 lety +3

    We noticed that he said on his own trail, "Some day are we worse than others." WE=mc2, in light of Yang & Yin, notice that George spoke from Yin when he said that. If he spoke from Yang he would've said, "Some days are 'better' than others." It's all there, right out in front of our words.

  • @carolebuckle7977
    @carolebuckle7977 Před 3 lety +20

    My Nan now passed on, always told my you must cry to appreciate laughter, sad to appreciate happy, bored to know excitement, rain to love sunshine, she was wise to her own yin & yang, I am yang in personality 😊

  • @ThomasBricker
    @ThomasBricker Před 3 lety +206

    Brilliant job with this video George!!! You are a phenomenally talented filmmaker. And what an amazing service you and Master Gu are doing for the world. I am thrilled to be a new student of your Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy Online. All the best to you!

    • @ProfessionalSwag69
      @ProfessionalSwag69 Před 3 lety +10

      Well agreed! Nice editing and perspectives!

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  Před 3 lety +12

      Thanks so much Thomas. Really glad you enjoyed. it's an honour to have you with me on the journey. glad you are enjoying being a student of WTWA online! xx

  • @ginahamlyn2569
    @ginahamlyn2569 Před 3 lety +46

    George you are a natural documentary film maker. BBC should snap you up pronto.I really am learning so much from your videos. Thank you.

  • @-Kobe-
    @-Kobe- Před 3 lety +57

    Many blessings to you George and to everyone else that is trying to understand and practice balance 🙏❤

  • @rinhu8864
    @rinhu8864 Před 3 lety +53

    Also, living in the Wudang mountains is probably beneficial to your Qi...

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  Před 3 lety +6

      indeed!

    • @dancirani
      @dancirani Před 3 lety

      Qi???

    • @davidr-d9348
      @davidr-d9348 Před 3 lety

      @@dancirani Have a look at this video, it kind of explains it: czcams.com/video/bsJRGT3d0DU/video.html

  • @lyceumofphilosophy9392
    @lyceumofphilosophy9392 Před 3 lety +52

    I like how you provide historical background information. It is hard to accept the message of someone when you don't understand why they said what they said, and that's why in philosophy classes, we start with learning history!

  • @deadalus888
    @deadalus888 Před 3 lety +18

    Hi everyone.
    My daughter said on the 27th August it’s apparently a day for the world to collectively think about positive thoughts because there’s too much negativity in the world. Hope you can take part 🙏🏼

    • @mastergutaichi
      @mastergutaichi Před 3 lety +5

      Let's take part in this collectively thinking about the positive!

  • @senalidesilva5421
    @senalidesilva5421 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love from srilanka🌹asian culture and past wisdom is truly admirable .

  • @trishapramanik8641
    @trishapramanik8641 Před 3 lety +20

    Can I just saw how immensely your videos have helped me to change my stressful mindset and cultivate a more calming approach to my daily life? You and Master Gu explain these complex wisdom in such applicable thoughts. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel!

  • @k8m883
    @k8m883 Před 3 lety +15

    Your videos are a wonderful change from the current trend of a parade of short clips of random people or visuals accompanied by a voice over. Your love and respect of the subject, place you are in and people you are with shines throughout. Would love sometime in the future a video on the three treasures. Can’t get enough of Master Gu wisdom and your beautiful explanations .

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  Před 3 lety

      Hi Kate, really glad you enjoyed!! the second month of Master Gu's WTWA online discusses the 3 treasures in depth. check that out if you are not a student already :D
      www.taoistwellness.online

  • @samguapo4573
    @samguapo4573 Před 3 lety +3

    My only social media is watching youtube videos like this.

  • @gingercatzzz152
    @gingercatzzz152 Před 3 lety +10

    I'd love to visit China and ancient culture one day, it's so peaceful and reflective on how to live life

  • @thelittlepresentercatgirl6812

    For some reason i like watching your videos George. The way you explain and the way you talk is great! Great young filmmaker and philisopher.
    Thanks

  • @soul5788
    @soul5788 Před 3 lety +3

    George Thompson: The teacher no one asked for and yet are forever grateful to. This is Daoism in perfection. Thank you my friend for your perspective.

  • @JessBess
    @JessBess Před 3 lety +2

    I never really thought of it in terms of yin yang, only in masculine and feminine energies and balancing that. Also I always get yin and yang mixed up lol
    When I’m too goal focused (masculine), then I become unhappy and need to balance it with being in the present moment (feminine). This for me is the hardest balance to achieve.
    I imagine logic is a masculine energy and intuition is a feminine energy, and again we need the balance of both to guide us in life. This has been something I’ve learned the hard way, especially when I’ve only made decisions or lived life through logic.
    On a day to day basis, after I do a MMA training session I am aware I need to do yoga or some stretching afterwards to balance out my energies.
    Everyone has masculine and feminine traits in them and it’s important to balance yourself.

  • @SL-ld8nz
    @SL-ld8nz Před 3 lety

    Thank you 🙏 so much for sharing this!!

  • @gabrielofficial7859
    @gabrielofficial7859 Před 3 lety

    As always you're truly great!

  • @Rach_ella_bella
    @Rach_ella_bella Před 3 lety

    Great edits on this George. And also soothing content.. thank you🙏

  • @josephschofield1972
    @josephschofield1972 Před 3 lety +14

    Fantastic Job-both in the film and the way it is presented. You have some great nuggets of wisdom. Love your videos, I feel as if I am in China with you. All the best!

  • @desertbluesplaylist7550

    Love this. Beautifully done.

  • @persistentviolinnoob126

    Awesome content George!

  • @nicoledavanzo3289
    @nicoledavanzo3289 Před 3 lety

    Love this, you're awesome!!!

  • @yuyokk
    @yuyokk Před 3 lety

    Thank you, George!

  • @lola.stanley
    @lola.stanley Před 3 lety

    You have a way of storytelling George! Love this, thank you for sharing!

  • @estherdegraaff580
    @estherdegraaff580 Před 3 lety

    Thank you George, amazing video!

  • @JohnWare-bp5nl
    @JohnWare-bp5nl Před 26 dny

    Learning a lot from you George, I wish I were their with you, Keep smiling.

  • @mathewwestman7181
    @mathewwestman7181 Před 3 lety

    Thank you George. I appreciate these videos my friend.

  • @jakewatson5335
    @jakewatson5335 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks, George. Love the connection between living rhythmically and the rhythmic nature of the universe!

  • @TohnoEn
    @TohnoEn Před 3 lety +3

    You've really been nailing the storytelling through video editing. Your skills have only been growing, George, I hope to see your channel continue for a long time!

  • @chosen2serve777
    @chosen2serve777 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much!!! Amazing content, please keep the great work!!!

  • @studywithlala8963
    @studywithlala8963 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, George, Master Gu and the others for sharing all this wonderful knowledge!

  • @catarinanunes4430
    @catarinanunes4430 Před 3 lety

    I've learned so much with this video!

  • @anniebillman997
    @anniebillman997 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing your journey, George! You are a very talented man and I love this subject especially. I really look forward to your videos.

  • @aielement8646
    @aielement8646 Před 2 lety

    Loving this!🙏☯️

  • @brunoboaz7656
    @brunoboaz7656 Před 3 lety

    Well done, George! Another very instructive video!

  • @svetlanastarot2138
    @svetlanastarot2138 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos! Balance has been a major theme in my life this week...appreciate your knowledge. Thank you for creating and sharing. Also, the hike looked incredible, I can honestly feel that air in my lungs.

  • @jesserichards5582
    @jesserichards5582 Před 2 lety

    Love your content, thank you!!!

  • @bigfisheatsmolfish
    @bigfisheatsmolfish Před 3 lety +11

    'Nature's solar panel' , i was today years old when i realised this 🤣🍃

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  Před 3 lety +1

      haha yes nature worked it out long before we did 🔥🔥🔥

  • @corbinwantland7669
    @corbinwantland7669 Před 3 lety

    I continue to enjoy these videos. Thank You!

  • @kdance7168
    @kdance7168 Před 3 lety

    Fabulous video as always!

  • @torsatherley3919
    @torsatherley3919 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Smashing video George!

  • @yossman7868
    @yossman7868 Před 3 lety

    Just what I need right now. Thanks

  • @carolinasoulshine8949
    @carolinasoulshine8949 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this, dear one

  • @selfactualizationnow
    @selfactualizationnow Před 3 lety +1

    Honestly - thank you for beautiful videos and wisdom! I have finally started my taoism journey of balance in all things, and seeing videos like this helps me see that there are more kind and deep thinking people around. I just wish I could be up there with you in those tranquil mountains. :)

  • @gavinmills4949
    @gavinmills4949 Před 3 lety

    your videos have forever changed my life, thank you

  • @arinavogelbacher7262
    @arinavogelbacher7262 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful video 🙏🏻✨

  • @heimvegen5295
    @heimvegen5295 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonderful! The presentation was more grounded and calm - reassuring. Many practicle examples of living ying yang in such a short video. Very inspiring. Thank you! :-)

  • @paulawhite8674
    @paulawhite8674 Před 3 lety

    So glad to see you guys again.

  • @prettybird2588
    @prettybird2588 Před 3 lety

    What a nice surprise to see a video from you thank you I missed you and the Wu-Dang crew

  • @Imonamission-nr7bs
    @Imonamission-nr7bs Před měsícem

    Wow great video!

  • @michele18schmidt
    @michele18schmidt Před 3 lety

    Very well done. I look forward to the second part.

  • @lynnmckenna9934
    @lynnmckenna9934 Před 2 lety +1

    One year later- I am watching this video again. After a year of study, the information feels even richer and deeper than ever. My being is slowly able to understand a little bit more and a little bit more…. My heart is so grateful for the sharing of this beautiful information- filled with grace…

  • @Datapoint90
    @Datapoint90 Před 3 lety

    Loved this

  • @rubendacosta398
    @rubendacosta398 Před 3 lety

    Amasing video
    Yin and yang is the principle of everything :)
    Hope you find your balance George

  • @curiosull
    @curiosull Před 3 lety

    So glad you're approaching this topic more and more, it has many practical uses and improves our lives.

  • @ZsuzsannaSpiry
    @ZsuzsannaSpiry Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful scenery. Always uplifting seeing and listening to you all from the Wudang mountains. Blessings!

  • @tly8205
    @tly8205 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this amazing video. Have an yin yang day 🤗

  • @thanhtamngo9407
    @thanhtamngo9407 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, George and Master Gu. Another great video about Dao with amazing nature view. Will share your video to the ones interested in this topic.

  • @catarinanunes4430
    @catarinanunes4430 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL! SO SO SO SO NICE :)

  • @jamespaterson6550
    @jamespaterson6550 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this video,beautiful scenery, insightful information and a relaxing peacefulness throughout.

  • @antoniobento6813
    @antoniobento6813 Před 3 lety

    Hey George, I really enjoy your work and your story
    Big support from Portugal!

  • @Sam-ry7ln
    @Sam-ry7ln Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for all your videos! I have really learned a lot about Daoism from them.

  • @ezequiel9364
    @ezequiel9364 Před 3 lety

    What a great video!! Thank you !

  • @m0n0t3123
    @m0n0t3123 Před 3 lety

    lovely! thank you very much

  • @WesDoyle
    @WesDoyle Před 3 lety

    Great video, thank you

  • @maiatangorrakindsvater3410

    I love your channel and your energy. Thanks for the video

  • @juliannedelmarph8534
    @juliannedelmarph8534 Před 3 lety

    Thank you George!

  • @vhtsouza
    @vhtsouza Před 3 lety

    this is such a great channel that not only we learn about Tao but we learn how to make great videos as well. it is just awesome

  • @un-known1486
    @un-known1486 Před rokem

    Awesome video man I appreciate you ! Thank you. Very Helpful! 🙏

  • @carlschultz7902
    @carlschultz7902 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos thanks

  • @artursknope8927
    @artursknope8927 Před 3 lety

    Thank you George! That scheme from Dao to human beings was truly enlightening. Blessings from Latvia!

  • @donhuskyofficial6261
    @donhuskyofficial6261 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Thanks

  • @agust_leo_4651
    @agust_leo_4651 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for high quality content

  • @P.G.1966
    @P.G.1966 Před rokem +1

    Great information.

  • @chewyeenlawes7782
    @chewyeenlawes7782 Před 3 lety +1

    I return to your video whenever I need enervation. This is a very imaginative & a wonderfully balanced explanation of this ageless philosophy of the universe and life. thank you Master Gu & George. Keep going and give us your delights of 'life living' and learning.

  • @laoisedragon8126
    @laoisedragon8126 Před 3 lety

    Thank You 🙏🏼 I just need to hear this information ✨

  • @yummycookie3429
    @yummycookie3429 Před rokem

    Thank you 🌿

  • @lucietissot1499
    @lucietissot1499 Před 10 měsíci

    loved it

  • @anupriyapande872
    @anupriyapande872 Před 3 lety

    @George - Loved the way you speak and get such a profound idea across with awesome simplicity. Practicing Tai chi has definitely transformed you from within :)

  • @enola.94
    @enola.94 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this, George!

  • @chowg3978
    @chowg3978 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m really kind of a Taoist-minded person based on what you have shared here. I discover that is how I am. Not many people can agree the philosophy of Taoism, but I don’t need anyone to agree/ disagree. I’m spontaneous and never like to overthink and get stressed. Are there anyone similar to that?

  • @user-ot5mk1lb8b
    @user-ot5mk1lb8b Před 3 lety

    Thank you master Gu and George for another informative vlog.

  • @Tomas33392
    @Tomas33392 Před 3 lety

    What an incredible video. I am completely in love with the Yin Yang symbol. It has powerful implications and yet it is so simple!

  • @blondie2998
    @blondie2998 Před 3 lety

    I can't believe this amazing content is free. This is really what I need right now in my life. Thank you endlessly!

  • @manuz2700
    @manuz2700 Před 3 lety

    Great video, great series. Thank you!

  • @justingarcia5012
    @justingarcia5012 Před 3 lety

    Great content. Keep up the good work!

  • @deepapullanikkatil3614

    Your videos are so meditative

  • @3Steezy6beezy9
    @3Steezy6beezy9 Před 3 lety

    Great video!🤍

  • @Librarypencils
    @Librarypencils Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful intro and total presentation. I can't Wait to see you on Nat Geo or History!

  • @fanvadmeck
    @fanvadmeck Před 3 lety

    Thank you George, great content!

  • @donaldsimons6055
    @donaldsimons6055 Před 3 lety

    Nice video. Thank you.

  • @marinac5255
    @marinac5255 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! What a great way to be able to travel and learn through your videos.It has always been my dream to see the world to learn philosophies and wisdom of other cultures and your videos make it possible for those of us who are not able to travel there yet .

  • @HIDlarissaTERRY
    @HIDlarissaTERRY Před rokem

    That’s is great things you have here ;) thank you.🤗😇💖✨

  • @charankamalkaur9417
    @charankamalkaur9417 Před rokem

    Love and gratitude 🙏❤️

  • @CarmineCroons
    @CarmineCroons Před 3 lety

    Fantastic George, great information and sites

  • @roselyngumaga1150
    @roselyngumaga1150 Před 3 lety

    I love what you're doing