Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

Shorts | You Can Have Energy and Still Be Powerless

Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

Show Notes

Master Mikel Steenrod and Morgan explore the difference between Qi and karma. Qi is life energy, tied to health and vitality. Karma is the energy of choice, tied to power and results. This short explains why some big choices fail, why energy alone is not enough, and why smaller successful choices may build real power.

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