Dr. Young: I know. It’s very important. You never even tried to
bring it around?
Dan: Before that, I meditated very intently for hours on the point
between my eyebrows. He said that that probably helped me. When
I came here I probably did the right thing and completed the circle
by sticking my tongue up against my palate. But right now it is still
hard to tell what will happen.
Dr. Young: Yes, at least you have developed something, but
whether it is beneficial or not, we have to see in the future.
Dan: I hope to develop my health to the fullest.
Dr. Young: Do you have any health problems?
Dan: I strained my left testicle and I have problems with hemor-
rhoids.
Dr. Young: Would you say your practice is spiritual or physical?
Dan: It is spiritual, physical, scientific, technological and espe-
cially related to my body.
Dr. Young: And hopefully it will lead to an advance in medicine
for years to come.
An Interview with Bill
Dr. Young: Our interview today is basically concerned with
meditation and health. First of all I would like to know your back-
ground.
Bill: I am 37 years old. I work as a bartender. I study acting but
I don’t work at it. I have some Yoga training and have fasted for two
months on pure water. I came to see Master Chia with my sister,
because somebody told me there was a Tai Chi school here. I was
impressed by what he had to say. There was nothing wrong with
me. I just wanted to use it as part of my Tai Chi. So far, though, I
have just stayed with Master Chia’s Tao method. I was perfectly
healthy before coming here but I have benefitted from this training
anyway. I feel that my practice has made me extra calm. Along
with that it helps me in my everyday life of being in contact with
people. I can be more relaxed.
Dr. Young: You mean you are more efficient and enjoy life more.An M.D. Interviews Three Practitioners