Alethaeia

i have been an athlete all my life my knees have seen far too much abuse, from aggressive bike riding, skateboarding and snowboarding to track running, basketball, and of course the random jumping around that any active child will do such intense activity has taken it's toll, as i struggled for many years with intense knee pain (osgood-schlatters, we think) this has led me to be a very mindful walker, as even normal walking was agonizing for much of my life with my health practice and better diet, i have had much less pain, but then again i'm not pushing myself as much as i used to... i am curious if there are specific ways to walk which can heal and straighten the legs and offer sustained output of energy, e.g. walking 10+ miles in one day any input is welcome ~

hmm, not sure about the policy here on necro-posting, but i figure i may as well just revive this thread instead of starting a whole new one... This just in: - MY KNEES DON'T HURT ANYMORE !!! - a couple of weeks ago, i noticed that the knee pain which had plagued me for the past fifteen years, is completely absent! YAY ! i have been practicing conscious walking more and more, it's becoming second nature, so to speak. and apparently it's paying off : ) lately i've been able to skateboard, play lots of footbag(hackysack), ride bikes *the way i actually want to* (see: "bmx street") and i actually got to snowboard Mt Hood this past season! so i'm unspeakably relieved and joyful about this thank you for your replies in this thread, they were very helpful! much love and Light and bliss to all the TaoBums <3

this really tickled me, thank you : )

oh well, here's five now all fingers accounted for wait...who's hand is this???

is 'ever' in flux? endlessly running cycles what a strange mind...

i just realized that seeking is what separates literally, seeking something from the universe is what provides the feeling of separation thank you Alan Watts ! ~ EDIT: i wonder, then, about my desire to contribute to, or "give back" to the universe...this must be the same thing, no?

it feels like the "dialogue" with self and the conversations with 'others' are melding together as parts of the same process but i suppose that's getting ahead...

it feels like the "dialogue" with self and the conversations with 'others' are melding together as parts of the same process but i suppose that's getting ahead...

it feels like the "dialogue" with self and the conversations with 'others' are melding together as parts of the same process but i suppose that's getting ahead...

All cuddly am i and yet full of confusion who's driving this thing!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdZRNcCoGqg

Digitally Imported Radio ! usually one of these channels: http://listen.di.fm/public3/psychill.pls http://listen.di.fm/public3/chillout.pls http://listen.di.fm/public3/ambient.pls enjoy d()b

aye, it feels lovely to be bare footed however, i live in a rainforest...it's just not practical most of the time i have been walking alot lately, and it feels like i'm getting better; less pain, and prolonged ease of movement feels good ^__^ thanks for your replies!

the triangle is Flexibility, Endurance, Strength all three must be in balance let's see....for recovery -- full body, low impact, low intensity -- go swimming or... start playing footbag! it's aces, i tell ya focus on cardio and flexibility, and be gentle, that will quicken your recovery ~

thank you all so much for your replies it will be an interesting and informative process no doubt hmm, curious that you bring that up Zhang, because i almost always feel weight on my knees i guess i have alot to learn!

ah, just like her other songs, my heart just melts for Karnamrita Karnamrita Devi Dasi - Devaki and i can never get enough of Snatam Kaur...uber bliss Snatam Kaur - Mul Mantra Good Morning ! ^_____^

sorry for double post, but i figured that last one was long enough ! i am kind of a music fiend ^___^ Tabla Beat Science - Devotional http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFcV2HvroI Tabla Beat Science - Magnetic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mnt68OO5DM&feature=related Desert Dwellers - Monsoon Dub Adham Shaikh - Modulus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMrJ7dYo6YE&feature=related

LLLLLOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL this really tickled me CatPillar this one's for you!

thanks for compiling this knowledge, i will be periodically grazing from this garden as time permits : ) ~

glad you liked it : ) my taste is different in the morning: Snatam Kaur - Gobinda Gobinda Hari Hari http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNSe6ysYWLE&feature=related Snatam Kaur - Gobinday Mukunday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDNVFNbZXL4&feature=related Snatam Kaur - Aadays Tisai Aadays Snatam Kaur - Ray Man Shabad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js5Q6z3PhsM although i don't follow the spiritual path of the Sikh, i am totally in love with their music, expecially this singer...isn't she just divine? anyway, at night, under the moon, i like to 'trip out' and 'zone in' but in the morning, under the sun, i like my warm fuzzy sunshine music : ) ~breathe free~ -------------------------- Too much beauty to keep to myself !! although i -also- don't follow the spiritual path of krsna devotee, i really love some of their music: probably the most beautiful song i've ever heard, my heart melts every time: Karnamrita Devi Dasi - Yamunastakam Karnamrita Devi Dasi - Meerabai The Shaivites however, i agree with on more levels Uma Mohan is a long time favorite of mine Uma Mohan - Namaskaratha Uma Mohan - Narayana Strotram Uma Mohan - Mahishasura Mardhini Astakam another favorite of mine is Deva Premal Deva Premal - Om Mani Padme Hum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZGhbN6Z4Bk&feature=related Enjoy ^__^

previous: Ben Leinbach - Horizon of Gold (The Spirit of Yoga) ~~~ current: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQHDtIkgOM&feature=related Solar Fields - Blue Moon Station (full album) this is what i love about these interwebs there's a song for every one of my moods, and they're all on youtube! Solar Fields is probably one of the very closest to my essence(in this lifetime, anyhow) i really, really love downtempo chillout trance / IDM ... helps me not to overheat ^____^ more to come soon...

yeah beliefs are dangerous... i think it was Krishnamurti who said that to observe without evaluating is the highest form of human intelligence it's not easy, but it is simple : )

the heavens shine down downward, or is it upward? strug'ling to let go....

ah yes it is very nice to hear this, it affirms what i have been intuitively practicing, i.e. not locking my knees and walking soft (being a ninja in the forest > unfortunately for comfort's sake, my legs are the only transportation i have, save for a skateboard which isn't usually practical and i don't feel like carrying it around so i sort of have to walk miles a day to be clear, is it best to roll around the outer edge of my foot as i stride? that's what i've been doing because it seems to help thank you so much for your replies ^__^ ~

mmmm what a yummy thread CT i love your posts, thank you one thing's for sure... whatever reality 'is' certainly is not always comfortable (for me) so it's about acceptance and working with what i've got we all walk the path at our own pace, and it's beautiful when we can help others to see more clearly, which is why i love this website : ) ~