o become one with the Tao. The concepts of a personified deity and the creation of the universe is foreign to D¤oists. Thus, they do not pray as Christians do; there is no God to hear their prayers or to act on them. They seek answers to life's problems through inner meditation and outer observation.
             Yin (dark side) is the breath that formed the earth. Yang (light side) is the breath that formed the heavens. They symbolize pairs of opposites, which are seen throughout the universe, such as good and evil, light and dark, male and female. Intervention by human civilization upsets the balances of Yin and Yang. The D¤o surrounds everyone and therefore everyone must listen to find enlightenment (Clark & Brown, 1998). Five main organs and orifices of the body correspond to the five parts of the sky: water, fire, wood, metal, and earth. Each person must nurture the Ch'i (air, breath) that has been given to them. The development of virtue is the chief task of D¤oists. The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation, and humility.
             The first healing art is meditation. Daily meditation helps reconfigure the energetic body, aligning body, breath, and mind. Meditation is a way to stay centered in an otherwise crazy existence. The second healing art is nutritional science. Chinese nutrition, like herbal medicine, is based on the laws of Yin and Yang and the theory of the 5 Elements. Rather than concentrating on calories or vitamins and minerals, the
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