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Don't know whether this helps, or is even visible, but here's a crude cross-section drawing of the "breath" sensation. In Figure 1, after much practice, the practitioner perceives (gets the sensation) that the "breath is flowing" in the direction as illustrated. In Figure 2, he executes a mental command to have the breath change directions, and it does. This begins the Kundalini awakening process as described in Deciphering the Golden Flower One Secret at a Time. In Figure 2, "the breath" moves in the opposite direction (backward) in relation to Figure 1. Don't know whether this clarifies. I'm a really bad artist. Nevertheless, as I was sitting one morning almost 40-years-ago, I was suddenly able to sense/visualize my breath and it had the "property of direction." That is, it was flowing as in Figure 1. Immediately, that sparked a connection with The SGF. I grabbed the book, found the reference to the backward-flowing method, read it and decided I had found the key to the book. I realized it meant I would have to and would be able to change the direction of the perceived flow merely by mentally commanding the breath to start circulating in the other (reverse) direction. I also realized that it was irreversible. I did and it worked, and it is irreversible. More later...after I find a good artist. JJ Semple

April here. JJ sends his blessing: Looks like a well-thought out plan, Wu-Liu. Building up slowly, usually ensures good results, especially since you will probably have to adjust as new discoveries arise during the interim. JJ Semple Don't miss JJ's interview today <http://www.seeingbeyond.com/index.php?page=schedule>. April

Life Force Books authors featured in Barnes and Noble Panel Discussion Life Force Books authors JJ Semple (The Backward-Flowing Method: The Secret of Life and Death) and Neil Bethell Sinclair (The Spirit Flies Free: The Kundalini Poems) join noted author Matthew Fox (The Hidden Spirituality of Men) for a panel discussion entitled 3 Ways to Wisdom taking place at 12:00pm on March 7, 2009 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Jack London Square, Oakland CA. The participants will discuss ecstatic states of creativity, the future of human nature in a Kundalini world, and various ways of developing and enhancing masculine spirituality. Each writer will make a 15-minute presentation, to be followed by a vigorous panel discussion with questions from the audience. JJ welcomes the opportunity to meet readers face-to-face. He tells me his presentation will address the "universality of man's spiritual achievements" including ways of stimulating neuroplastic activity, which he hopes will inspire interest in topics discussed across this forum. Hope TaoBums living in the Bay Area (SanFrancisco-Oakland-Marin) will take time out to participate. April