13. Enjoy First, Details Later

Enjoy First, Details Later

I’ve received many emails from readers lately, and I’m grateful to hear how many of you are already noticing change—some subtle, some significant, and for a few, the very first signs of something new.

This practice truly is different. The way we practice differs from most methods currently popular in the West, which were adapted from the East. Many of those approaches follow what I call cause-ground cultivation: you start by askingwhy—why am I suffering, why am I unhappy, why am I in pain—and then you analyze, search, and work your way toward a solution. It’s a very long road. Most people get lost somewhere in the middle.

Oneness takes a different path:fruit-ground cultivation. What is the fruit of our life? Peace, joy, love. We start there. We stand there. We begin with the fruit itself—peace, joy, and love—and let it grow. When we stand effortlessly and smile, we’re already cultivating. Every posture was designed so you can stand there naturally—without force, without strain. In that condition, you simply enjoy and become one with nature. That's why Grandmaster Yu said "effective, direct.", We start from the fruit; that's direct.

At the beginning, the “fruit”—peace, joy, love—may feel very small, like a seed. It needs protection and steady care. That’s why we ask you not to practice when you’re too cold or too hot, too hungry or uncomfortably full. That’s why we suggest loose, comfortable clothing. Every one of these details exists to remove distractions so your attention doesn’t have to wander anywhere else. The posture itself is built for enjoyment. Effortlessness is the key.Every design choice and alignment cue serves one purpose: to help you stand there—body and mind—effortlessly, and enjoy.

When readers write with questions, I keep returning to this same point because it runs counter to our usual human tendency. We’re accustomed to doing more, wanting more, striving harder, getting stronger. But this practice is not designed to make you “strong” in that way; it’s designed to make you whole. As theTao Te Chingteaches: to practice the Tao, you reduce daily. Reduce what? Reduce anxiety. Reduce stress. Reduce striving and desire. In that reduction, stillness appears. In stillness, calm grows. And as you stand there peacefully, the body and mind change—layer by layer by layer.

My Shifu,Grandmaster Yu, often says: “People like muddy water. Let the mud settle, and the truth appears.” Health, clarity, compassion, love—these truths are always there, simply buried beneath the mud.

A note about the digital course pace

I’ve also realized I introduced a bit more in the digital course than our usual rhythm. Because this practice is so effortless and anchored in enjoyment, too many details at the start can pull beginners away from that ease. To keep it simple, we’re using a progression much like movie ratings—G, PG, PG-13, R. Each stage is there to ensure you canenjoy first. Once the enjoyment is steady, we add a few precise details to help you stay longer—comfortably, naturally, without strain and without overthinking.

Our aim isn’t to push you forward; it’s to deepen your ease so the fruit—peace, joy, love—can keep growing. Let the mud settle. Let the body and mind grow quiet. The change will come, layer by layer.

Thank you for being Oneness’s early adopters in the West.

If you’d like more personal guidance, feel free to book a 30-minute call or email me:ld@onenessinstitute.org

Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purposes only. It does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a previous medical condition, you must consult your doctor before practicing. Always work within your comfort zone, and stop immediately if you feel unwell or if pain persists.