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Korach.

קרח
Bamidbar

The Punishment Fits the Crime

When Korach challenged Moshe, the earth itself swallowed him. In Tai Chi terms, he abandoned his root, so his root abandoned him.

The teaching

In this week's Torah portion, Korach is jealous of his cousin Moshe and challenges his authority.

Moshe sees that he has lost his grounding and predicts that the earth will swallow him up. The punishment is measure for measure.

Internal martial arts teaches: without root, structure collapses. When you leave the ground, the ground leaves you.

Take a moment to find your root. Feel your close connection to the energy of the earth, as you breathe and sink deeper.

You can only truly elevate when you are grounded. The earth beneath your feet is not a limit... it is your source of strength. Learn more at TorahTaiChi.com.

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