The Three Energies

It has long been considered that we have within us three distinctive types of energy.  The first is Shen, which represents our mental energies.  It is the sculpting force of our thoughts, our personality and emotions.  When shen is high, we are creative, happy, positive.  When it is low, we feel mentally exhausted and can succumb to ailments such as depression.

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