Chi Energy: What's Your Patronus?

Remember the "Patronus" spell, which takes a different form depending on the person who casts it in the Harry Potter books and movies (Harry's is a stag, Hermione's an otter, etc)? That's how I've been thinking about what it feels like when chi energy moves through the human body. In Harry Potter's world, the Patronus is a protective charm, and because everyone needs different protections, everyone's protector looks different.

So too with chi energy, that mysterious force that each of us--in our very different bodies--need to keep flowing to maintain health and inner peace.

Yesterday at my acupuncture appointment, I felt my chi-Patronus in full force. It's like a cool, sudden shiver-wash that starts at a point and spreads out like a crashing cymbal's sound waves. In the past, I've also experienced a humming sensation in my lips, or even the feeling that my mouth is watering (in a "Mmmmm, donuts...." kind of way).

What does your chi-Patronus look like? And when do you experience it - on the acupuncture table? Just before you fall asleep? On the subway? When you hear a certain piece of music?

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