Tag Archives: psychological relativity

Not applicable to Bāguázhǎng practitioners

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Confanity

(The “eight trigrams palm” art is 八卦掌, Japanese hakkeshou.) 握れば拳開けば掌(Nigireba kobushi hirakeba tenohira;“When clenched, a fist; when opened, a palm”) Definition: A given thing can change dramatically depending on the circumstances or even on how one thinks or feels. The … Continue reading →

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Keep in mind for next year

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Confanity

Seriously, try to avoid travel during a pandemic, even if it’s for love. 惚れて通えば千里も一里 (Horete kayoeba senri mo ichiri; “If you travel while in love, even a thousand ri feel like one.”) Definition: If you’re traveling to meet with someone … Continue reading →

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