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Returning to the Root

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“Attain to utmost Emptiness. Cling single-heartedly to interior peace. While all things are stirring together, I only contemplate the Return. For flourishing as they do, Each of them will return to its root. To return to the root is to find peace. To find peace is to fulfill one's destiny. To fulfill one's destiny is to be constant. To know the Constant is called Insight.” -  A quote from one of my favourite—and perhaps the most important—books: the Tao Teh Ching by Lao Tzu, written thousands of years ago.  These words describe exactly what InFi has always meant to me. When I first named it, I thought I was shaping my own individual movement and self-defence. But beneath that, I was really searching for something much deeper: stability and my roots. I would always say to disturbances,  “leave me in peace.” Life never stops stirring. In my own story, there have been struggles, victories, losses, miracles, betrayals, and restless searching. Many times I lost my way. But ea...

Maslow hierarchy

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Maslow hierarchy of needs Physiological Needs (the basic, FIRST LEVEL) Breathing Water Food Shelter Sleep Clothing Safety Needs (SECOND LEVEL) Health Employment Property Family Social stability Emergency plan Experience / Education Belonging (THIRD LEVEL) Social connection Family Friendship Intimacy Love Self-esteem (FOURTH LEVEL) Confidence Achievement Respect of others Need to be a unique individual Self-actualization (FIFTH LEVEL) Morality Creativity Spontaneity Acceptance Purpose Passion Meaning Inner world