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I would have to disagree. Ghosts are YIN in nature. They have no Yang. Funeral attitudes or feelings have nothing to do with negative energy or YIN. The chinese have many superstitions. Some are valid, but most are just supersititions. When people die, it depends on the culture that either accepts death as a good thing or death as a bad thing. It can be tears of joy, or tears of sadness depending on the culture. I've seen cultures who jump in joy and celebrate during a funeral and have a big party afterwards. I would have to say the mood would be dictated on the griever/widow. If the person is joyful and smiling, the others will follow, but if the griever is obviously in grief, the mood will be blue.

The master requires rules, because he will be affected if someone goes wrong. He has karma debt and so will the student. The universe seeks to balance everything. Thats why he has to be careful only to choose those that are worthy. Imagine teaching a student who is a KKK. Reminds me of Dr. Morris book where he was teaching someone from the KKK, but later kicked him out. Books are priceless though.

There is no doubt we are part of a greater whole.

When I first thought about this, I thought it was just another Y2K, but as I researched more into it, I realize this is a real event that happens every 3600 years. My research and logic tells me it will happen starting as early as 2011, when we will see again major enviromental changes, extreme weather, melting glaciers. When the major event peaks at Dec 28, 2012, the earth will under go pole shifts that will cause major catastrophes on earth. Depending on the collective mind/body complex, whether positive "love" or negative "hate" will have tremendous effects on the outcome whether major earth quakes shake major cities around the world, as well as rising sea levels combined with earth quakes will engulf the beaches. You see every thought that we think is energy. When you take the whole human race as a whole, we are essentially ONE being, thinking either positively or negatively. This either affects the Earths magnetic shield. We either create holes in the shield or make it stronger. Unfortunately, I think the human race as a whole is negative. This means many many people will die. A new spiritual time or new earth can only take place if the OLD is cleansed or destroyed. When the plate is cleaned, then new food can be added. I encourage everyone to send out as much "love" as possible to everyone you meet and do nightly prayers of love.

Yes, I think it has to do with the 3rd eye opening soon.

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I've read her books. I'm also curious to know more about her. Didn't know she parted ways with her teacher.

I think Love is what we must strive for. What we must project to ourself and all things. All that matters is love.

I'm curious to know how many people practice energy work and still live at home with their parents and family. I find it quite challenging actually. The energy seems to bring forward many emotional issues (anger, fear, trauma) towards family. I know that we must be extra kind to our family members, but it is very difficult when one is biased to family. For myself, I seem to harbor negative feelings against my family. My mind wants to blame them for my problems, although I try to objectify it is wrong. For example, I keep telling myself that I can't blame them for what happened to me in the past. Its not there fault. They didn't know better. They couldn't have known. Yet, when the energy rises, the feelings of negativity increase. I think some problems become biochemical and its not that easy to say things and expect it to be cured. I don't want to hurt my family in anyway. Energy is energy. I can either project positive or negative. Sometimes when the thoughts arise, I think negative energy is being projected. I believe they can feel it. But during these times, its very difficult to be positive. Could their energies be effecting me since I'm more sensitive now also? How many people have had to move out to live by themselves because energy work?

This is my problem. I know that practising at home is not a good idea, especially if you have negative emotions. Most people do. Its natural to have them growing up. So much crap we are put through. I also have negative emotions because my father did not want me to practice buddhism. Today when I was around him helping him out, I can sense my energy was affecting him. I don't think it was good energy I was projecting either. Most of the time I just try to avoid my family. Parents just don't understand. They are parents. Thats what they are supposed to be. They can't be parents, your confidant, and your psychologists. I can't change something that is so engrained in me. Its probably in my genetic makeup since they are my biological parents. There has to be a psychological connection as well, since I am half my dad. I feel really bad being at home. I don't like to project negative energy, but I know I'm doing it sometimes because the emotions are not healed. I'm not sure they can ever be healed until I am enlightened. I've heard of masters who could not even heal their family because they had unresolved emotions.

I will try these methods. I need whatever methods work. When no thoughts are arising from my family, things are ok, but when they come up, wow... the negativity is doubled. Just being around other family members stirs up thoughts sometimes. I find it difficult enough dealing with the extra energy, but to have to deal with the extra negativity I have against my family is tough. If there was no negativity, no harboring negative feelings, things should be good, but I believe most families have negative feelings for each other, because not everybody is where they want to be or feel what they want. Father and son may have issues... Mother and daughter may have issues... Brother and sisters may have issues... Growing pains... You are lucky to be able to talk to your father about this. I can't. My father knows I'm different. He even told me to stay away from the buddhist monks and don't get talked into anything foolish liking being a monk when I was in asia. He wants me to be successful in business, since that is what he does. I'm not concerned with wealth, just enough to live comfortably. No need for the bmw, or the 3000 sq. ft home. I told my sister, but it ended up backfiring on me. I talked to a friend who is a mystic and he says to keep everything to myself. People will not understand. With the extra energy I have, some days are a roller coaster and I don't want to talk to anybody. I love my family, but energy work at home is difficult.

From my learning or teachings, a teacher or master will reveal himself to you when you are ready. If you search long enough, you will find him or he will find you. There are many masters (Bodhisattva) that will even re-incarnate in the human form to go through the same suffering each time to save humans. Bodhisattva's are regarded as even higher than buddha. In the meantime, study on your own, learn, and practice. Seek guidance everywhere. This forum is full of helpful people. Some very accomplished, others still learning, but still full of knowledge. Its possible to go alone, but full of obstacles in my mind. With the help of others, one can avoid some of the pitfalls. The Tao is not for everyone. Some people's body and mind are not ready. It is dangerous. Even with guidance, it can be dangerous in my mind.

Hi, I've been accepted to American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine but not sure about attending anymore. I figure I would owe about 130K once I graduate. Its in San Francisco. For those graduates out there or students, do you think it will be worth it? I'm already 33 and not sure about spending another 10 years paying it off. I figure it would be a conflict of patient care and my own desire to pay off the loans. Will I end up being just more stressed because I can't afford to pay my loans. I've spent the last 8 years as a software developer already and make 75K a year. I'm really lost in terms of what to do. I want a career change, but its very expensive. What should I do?

I thought about china, but Im not sure the schools are approved in USA. I plan on practicing in the US, so its important I can get licensed here. I have found a school in Southern Cal. I just applied so hopefully I'll be there in no time. I figure if it doesn't work out, I still can get back into computers. I think it will pay off in the end though. Its a noble career. Not just about getting rich. When I die, I'll have a good answer when asked what have you done for others or that is good. I agree sticking needles into people needs to be as painless as possible. However, pain sometimes can trigger changes in the bodies itself. Pain tells the body that something is wrong and it needs to fight the battle and start the healing process.

Yes, when I applied to this college, I knew it was a lifestyle. I kept telling myself this. I knew I might be poor, but then I started to second guess myself. I visited the city and felt I couldn't fit in such a big city. The school seemed small. Then the costs hit me. The rent was about $1000/month or more. I started to think, I might be struggling to make ends meet and I would need the treatment, not others. How can I help others when I'm in a boat thats barely floating? I did a lot of thinking last night, and I think I will look into other schools. I've found some cheaper schools and out of the big city. Thanks for all the feedback.

I'm curious to know how many people here actually have a social life and practice energy work. When I mean social life, I mean go out with friends to eat, drink beers, and hitting the night clubs. I'm only 33 years old and single, and I find that energy work sometimes changes things. I'm more affected by others energy when I am near them. I enjoy having a few beers (usually 3) or a cocktail with friends. How many people actually stopping drinking alcohol completely or socializing? I'm kind of feeling more and more, that I'm forcing myself to be more in solitude because of the extra energy. Like an increase in anxiety sometimes.

I find it quite weird regarding heart energy "LOVE" since I have been practicing. Before I started practice I could not differentiate between emotional states. I never really thought much about whether I was angry or feeling love. After practicing for a while now, I know why buddhist and Taoist preach compassion and love. I can force myself to feel love. Love seems to amplify and you can definitely feel it. I am able to notice this because I also notice that anger is also amplified. Is it possible to eliminate anger completely and just feel love? I saw a video of a buddhist monk who said he could not tell the difference between beauty and ugly, and also could not feel anger.

I agree with you 100% .broken.

So key points are stillness meditation and developing spiritual love (different from loving someone). I guess even to love someone is considered an emotion. Even love for someone changes overtime doesn't it. Or is that not real love then, just mistaken love for some other emotion. I see what spiritual love is now. The prerequisite is to love the world and everything. With that you can love everyone, but not their actions, even if they are to harm you. I find it difficult to love someone, even though they are out to harm me. I understand the difference between the harmer and his actions. I guess my spiritual love is not developed yet. I think for most people, this is where they are. Only the spiritually developed can possibly love a person out to do harm. A spiritually developed person has seen the other world and understands this world is not the end, thus he can differentiate. Hopefully I can see that other world someday.

Wow... such great responses! I think energy work does change a person. It opens our eyes to a new world and new ways of thinking. I still want to maintain some balance, so I'll continue to drink a few beers but cut out the liquor. I think eventually I'll cut it out completely when my energy levels rise higher. I realized I was starting to be a little too introverted and I don't think it was good. Almost felt like my personality was changing. I've forced myself to go out more, yet still distance myself from people's energy. I Feel much better just being out there seeing other people running around. I think later, when I start to meditate for longer periods of time with more Chi, solitude will be necessary. Its true, people can sense you are different. I've had times when I'm sitting and my energy gets heated and rises and I'm like a heater. I can see other people's reactions. Like, they are thinking something weird about this person? lol.

I've heard of masters that keep in touch with their teachers before. I just found out that my teacher keeps in contact with his teacher also. Guess what? His teacher has already deceased many years ago. Apparently his teacher was a Yogi for 30 years and now an immortal. My teacher keeps a blog and I just read a few entries and noticed that he has entries written or worded by his teacher. This is a bit exciting, yet I'm not sure what to believe, since immortality is so inconceivable to my human mind.

Santiago, I've read Dr. Morris book. Excellent read. I've used his techniques in the past as well. If you see him around tell him I'm having trouble with the love and opening my 3rd eye. Peace! I find it funny how he left on April Fools day. I'm just curious why he left that way. Why didn't he leave or give his wife notice of what he was doing? Buddhists sometimes pick a good day to leave and let others know what he is doing. Did he let anyone know he was leaving that day?

Going alone is scary. I've actually stopped a couple different times because I felt crazy. Then I found my teacher accidently or.... intentially planned??? He has helped me tremendously trying to answer all my questions. When I ask questions, he writes back with 3 pages of information. It takes me days to read through it and still I don't get it and have to read it many times. Only after I have experienced it, can I go back and say... oh, I know what you mean now. He has told me to open my 3rd eye for almost a year now, but I've been so scared to open it up. Afraid that if I do, that something bad might happen to me. Having reassurance helps. I think my 3rd eye is slowly opening up now. I've had some weird experiences with seeing holographic images of myself. I'm now working on heart meditation. This is a key area. For those without teachers, keep studying the path on your own. There are more enlightened folks out there than you think.

Just regular energy work, running the orbits, staying grounded, heart work. I would like to add that the key to any success is "LOVE", thus my post on LOVE. If you study all the energy systems out there, you'll realize they are all very similar. Good luck orb.