UNKNOWN

A beautiful and heart-stirring contribution to modern-day Qigong.

One morning, after his regular meditation practice, Jim discovers a family of ants living in his house. Through time, as he learns more about his new friends, mysterious events begin to unfold. He learns interesting things like; the ants can predict the weather, and they know beforehand when a visitor will arrive. But their close friendship is put to the test when tragedy strikes and one of the ants is hurt. Jim tries his best to help the little ant using Qigong healing. But is it too late? Will he be able to save his ant friend? Throughout the magical story of Jim and the Ants, accompanied by expressive watercolor illustrations, readers are introduced to a unique and gentle kinship, discovering that connection to the smallest beings can open to a vast new world.

Naomi Joy Nance is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked professionally in the areas of theater, dance, music, visual arts, and design. Her visual art has seen audience in venues around the U.S., and she continues to create books, paintings, poetry, as well as to study and practice the ancient healing art of Qigong. Her website is www.naomijoynance.com

Master Jim Nance is a professional medical Qigong healer, teacher, speaker, and mentor. After twenty-seven years of searching for a Qigong Master, he met Chunyi Lin, an extraordinary Master from China. In 1995 he began learning Qigong through Master Lin. After practicing and studying, Jim became a healer and instructor at the Spring Forest Qigong Healing Center in Minnesota and was named as the first Spring Forest Qigong Master in 2005. He continued to work as a healer at the SFQ Healing center until 2014 when he retired. Day to day, Master Jim Nance cultivates his Qigong practice and refines his healing technique while continuing to work to bring healing energy to people all around the world. He can be contacted for healing services, as well as written and audio materials through his website www.guidingqi.com