Composers:
Mikailionis, Vaclovas, Kretavičienė, Rivija Published in: Vilnius
Published on: 2002
Publisher: Algimatas
This book would be handy to anyone because it explicitly explores a millennia of Chinese expertise in finding harmony between the body and the soul, the secret foundations to wellness, happiness and love. It requires to take into account the cycles of time and the provisions of one’s sex life, and most importantly, being in harmony with nature and the universe.
Chinese philosophy does not hide any ideas or abstract truths. Their philosophy is the ability to act duly at any moment, the skill to always act in favor of your and others’ well-being and content. A wise person is one who has the ability to distance oneself from temporary things to crack the enigma of time. The Chinese have long known that time passes in cycles, with events repeating one way or another. The Chinese bid one to delve deeply into yearly cycles, as it would help to prepare for any surprises.
Speaking of wellness, Chinese philosophy proclaims that one is wise who knows when to stop. The secret to health and wellbeing is the competence to control oneself, which can only be achieved by being patient and demanding of oneself. Ancient Chinese philosophers have presented a lot of useful advice on how to maintain awareness to one’s health and soul. This advice is easy and suitable for everyone. It proposes to consume less medicine and to be mindful of one’s soul. A healthy soul would aid in evading many illnesses.
They would not be Chinese if they would not entertwine wellness, soul harmony and bliss with love. Tracts on “the art of marriage”, where spouses would be advised on how to properly make love so their sex life would be beneficial not only for the body, but also for the soul, would widely circulate around Ancient China. Chinese philosophers were very sensible towards sex life, as in their eyes women were equal to their male partners. The Chinese were incredibly attentive to women’s pleasure during sex. Thus, being attentive to a few things would allow one to avoid family arguments, divorces and even unhealthy children.
This book is an accumulation of great Chinese wisdom, by which one can discover a harmonious soul, live a healthy and happy life, avoid divorce and unhealthy offspring. Everything is done for the wellness of oneself and others, and one’s soul harmony.