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Think it’s the sage itself, or more the intention behind it?

I wonder what properties garlic has that keeps a non-physical entity away. Can they smell it? Or does it have some astral type properties? I've always enjoyed the smell of garlic, color me weird.

"Be sober"

Sorry, that’s 1 Peter.

For me, the lion represents the more bestial side of people. Like the side that wants to screw, steal and satiate their worldly desires. If the human eats the lion, he/she has overcome the bestial side of themselves and becomes whole (human). There’s a verse from Peter that lines up well with it. “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings” 1 Peter 5:8

Gospel of Thomas 7. Jesus said, "Lucky is the lion that the human will eat, so that the lion becomes human. And foul is the human that the lion will eat, and the lion still will become human."

Ahhh, I see now. Thanks.

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Did you ever try it out?

What tradition is this from? Any more info? I have heard of "moon gazing" ... which sounds preferable to "sun gazing"

really enjoying this band lately

Hello, Armando, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Armando, Namaste and welcome. If you have any specific questions about the forum, please let me know! Otherwise it is just replying to different threads. You made it this far, you should be good ! Looking forward to hearing some of your replies. I hope you enjoy. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, Terri fenton, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Terri, Welcome... I am very happy you found relief with Terry's practices. He is a valuable member of this community. Enjoy! You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:1 This line is all about "Holding space" for someone. In order to support a brother or sister, and "bear another's burdens", one must not get attached to their problem - or their solution, lest we get pulled in and caught up in it all (tempted). "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" -- what a powerful line.

It’s good to say “I don’t know”. It leaves us open to infinite possibilities.

What are you drawn to? if you focus on some thing positive your mind will change yes. For me its thinking of a Deity (God or Goddess) or their associated mantra. For a while I listened to a lot of Krishna Das Kirtan and I felt it helped.

Seems like a part of you opened up to the energetic realm. Also sounds like you are naturally inclined or inborn talent for such things. Very cool story, thanks for sharing.

Hi folks. A friend of mine recently found a Tigers eye bracelet on the ground. She asked me what the symbol meant, but I have no idea. Just because I practice kung fu, doesn’t mean I can read or write other languages! I thought I’d ask all my learned brothers and sisters here, maybe someone can help. Thanks!

A big issue is when the teacher tells the student what to expect - it becomes a stumbling block concept that will distract from the practice. And if the student hits this “mile marker” it may not even be genuine - could be psychosomatic or imagined. Like the information may taint the experience.

I think we may have found a close one, though the top left (if viewed sideways) seems to dip down instead of up. Either way, good catch! Strength was my first thought but unless it’s a very artsy rendition, it doesn’t seem to match

It’s a little late, but... DreamBliss will you be my Valentine?

Hello, geniii, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi geniii, Welcome. I practice Bagua too, laughed at your comment I hope you enjoy the forum, sounds like you will. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, Jobo, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Jobo, Welcome, and good luck with that. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, voras, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Voras, Welcome! I'm looking forward to hearing your experience. The suspense is building! Enjoy the forum. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

I generally just go by how calm and present I feel. How quiet my mind is. And the general progression is forward, even though sometimes it appears it moves backwards - it never really does. There’s always contraction before expansion. I try to Accept the negative stuff as a way of making me grow, even when some days feels like i can’t get anything right. 😊

Earle Montaigue will forever be known in my mind for his Dim Makking of students to unconsciousness. I remember watching that video when I was about 15... it was awesome.