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Its real life. There are places where you can follow the migration of animals and so on.

We all had choices. Not posting, not responding, not reacting. And yet we did. (Erased the rest, I lost the red thread somewhere in it.)

Yes. Can you direct me to more information about the three terraces (santai)? I tried to Google the subject, but with the exception of a really expensive book (which I bought), I haven't found anything useful. Or, can you write something about the subject?

Good try though. Edit: Actually, I read that sentence again. And the context. And you might have ment something else than that which was my first impression. If so, my apologies! As of several readings, I am no longer sure which other part of your post(s) to connect it to. Might be a language thing? I am not english speaking, and if you are neither that would explain it.

Please say this is a joke.

No. In the post I quoted before, and in the quote above, you separate yourself from that which happens. At the same time, you give energy and freedom to that action. I consider that view dangerous.

That is a dangerous feeling, because with that we will do evil but insist we do good.

It's definetly a pivotal moment for this thread. It has been like watching a car accident, in slow motion, and always a cliffhanger that motivates me to continue watching. And then comes a marvellously insightful post, that manages to fit all the pieces of the puzzle (all previous posts) into a very special image.

Probably reached the limit of nasty, and will show up in the moderating section before long.

We are constructed to search, for a gatheterer and hunter going into search mode gives the brain reward. It's called behavioural activation in psychology, and it is rather potent. Looking for clues means I will identify more similar things as clues, and acknowledging that I have seen them gives them value which increases the reward. Sometimes, this is useful. Sometimes, this just winds people up.

Well, you do have two basic options: 1) You are important. 2) You have an innate need to feel important. Both options have a high explanatory value for what you are posting, and time will tell which will manifest.

Yes, many people prefers using chemicals instead of trying to get to the root of the issue. It is easier, and doesn't require change. And many chemicals activate reward circuits in the brain, so it will feel really good taking them.

Saso draws the Zheng Yi oral priest training trumph card, that's where his interpretation comes from. The question is, if some of these characters are read together, formning idioms. With Da as arrive at, Fa as method or way, and four as a shorthand for the four elements that join the fifth in the center (implied by ming tang), then we do get "the five elements join, this is the way to arrive at the primordial". Check out awakens ppd, thread five qi (something) primordial. That might be it.

Again, rather different from Saso.

Any links to it?

A Coffee-table? Does yours also tick sometimes?

From my view, you could insert most of the fusion practices in the (. ) above.

= "I have more energy"

The sex thing, and the different options while cultivating. If I get it right, there are some options to choose from. One can have sex. That can be healthy, and a way to cultivate ones relationship. It can also be a way to cultivate desire. One can be celibate. If one has practices that helps with handling this, one can transform desires, prevent leakage (which is not ejaculation), and ones cultivation might be powered by this. If one does not have these practices, or the inclination toward this path, it might lead to frustration and deviations. One can manipulate ones sexual life. That might be in the form of making sex into a spiritual practice (see Silburn:Kundalini - Energy of the depths for an example). That is mostly considered to be difficult to succed with. Or, one can retain semen. Some think this is a really good idea (the piggy bank theory), some calls this a deviation. I'm sure there are other ways as well, since sex is a central thing for humans. Edit: If one is most concerned about jing loss, there are other lifestyle options to choose from: Eating healthy, good sleeping habits, moderate exercise routine, stuff like that. Sex easily becomes so loaded with cultural ideas, so it might be better (from the conserving/replenishing post natal jing position) to look at the other options first.

Yes, since you mentioned semen retention. My comment was not directed to any other exercise in the UT system. It's complicated. If you are really interested, theories about active inference and prediction will give you a better background. Actually, the question is "how can I achieve more with non-sexual methods?" As you can see here, everybody likes their own system, and many people with more traditional ortodox training see faults with the entire structure of the UT. I could tell you how many of the methods in that system is almost similar, in some way, with other methods. Unfortunately, there are also differences that seems to be harmful for others. But really, it takes too long to put in writing and I would have to tell way too much about my system, so I will not go that way. I do have some experience of Chia's system and learning by his books and videos (ahh, the 90-ties), so I am not just flapping my ovula in the wind here. BTDT so to speak. 😁 What I would recommend is a system that is less genital, uses less visualisation, and have a better reputation. The general build-up would be the similar, begin with moving and standing practices, add seated at a later stage. With a good system, you would calm your system, and build up things from the core out. But I will not recommend any system or teacher, everybody has to find where they fit in.

That was my suggestion, based on the thread title and that it would be easier to find by others that search for answers regarding this specific issue. Out here, it will get lost among other threads.

You can also see that other teachers who has made their stuff public has got a fair amount of bashing. But Chia is special. I'll come back later with the question directed at me, shall feed the kids now 😁

Ehmmm... That's a nice collection of unwanted signs. The problem with Chia's exercises is that they program the bodymind for sexual action, followed by a behavioural inhibition. That means one will have an activation of energetics but stops the healthy release (proper yin yang dynamics). The leftovers of that activated energy, you might experience as a reward, or as more energy. You can build up that and more with non-sexual methods, which are less likely to do harm. They might take more effort in the beginning, but it is worth it.