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Roxanne's avatar

You won't be surprised that I went for the second video. It all felt right-on.

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I have not watched the video yet (thank you for the link), but I would like to say something about the hoop (may not be exactly the same thing as you described, I don't know) (1) A jade piece in the shape of a hoop, is usually considered the standard "jewelry" or "lucky charm" for ancient Chinese intellectual since the time before Confucius. It is meant to remind people that (1a) things (and Karma) go around (1b) history rhymes (especially in ancient agricultural society), and (1c) smooth, no snagging, not bogged down in daily quagmire but maintains integrity. (1d) Tai-Chi was shaped that way as well. (2) in physics and engineering, a full circle possesses many outstanding properties, including strength and frugality in materials.

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