“Daoist meditation is a little different from many other types of Eastern meditation. It does not work solely with the mind, although that is a component of Daoist meditation. It is not just a relaxation practice, though it also has that function. It is not simply a quest for a higher state of consciousness but seeks to balance mind, body, and spirit into one unified field. It utilizes the mind, body, and spirit as well as the life-force energy that animates all living things, which in Chinese is called qi (pronounced ‘chee’).”