21 Years on the Daoist Path: The Journey of a Senior Female Disciple

Born and raised in the United States, Linsey couldn't speak Chinese nor understand her cultural roots until she was 15. At 18, a desire to trace her heritage brought her to China, knowing clearly that she didn't want to follow a conventional societal path. By age 21, she met his Master and immersed herself in meditation with a pure and undistracted mind. Now 42, Linsey reflects on over two decades of practice. Remembering the solitude of her early training years, she considers finding a true teacher who can show the way one of life’s greatest blessings. To her, martial arts and spiritual practice serve as ultimate tests of character—because real self-transformation only happens when one hits rock bottom and faces hardship head-on. she observes that life naturally moves in waves: at the highest point, one learns to see the world; at the lowest point, one learns to see inward into one's own heart. Seekers on the Mountain — Episode 22: Cheng Ling's Story.