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nope....i was behind her, along the back wall. i have reddish hair, pink and brown glasses. it was wild watching her, esp when max would get close - she was so open and sensitive. fantastic! he talked about the ear sound thing at the beginning of the seminar - i think it was during the first or second thing he taught us - was that red phoenix? and thanks everyone else for the advice. i know i haven't totally let go yet - i have flashes of it and the laughter hits me anywhere (work, home, walking the dirty sidewalks of philly), but as a writer i go back into my head quite easily, so it's something i have to work on. i'll make it a point to get some kunlun in this week. my intuition tells me it kicked in yesterday b/c the challenges i'm facing right now are coming to a head and i need to be ready. peace grace and love to everyone on this board namaste!

scotty- i heard max specifically say my name and tell me not to tilt my head back, which i thought was weird too (and at one point i thought it was only in my head and not out loud), so i asked chris/mantra and he said to follow what your body and instincts wanted. i was confused to say the least. i was near the "quiet" end of the room, tho the lovely lady next to me dropped to the ground quite a few times and was laughing a lot. the only people i talked to were augustleo and his wife. like i've said, i can be reticent in new situations til i get a feel for the person/room. --rebecca

funny thing, tho....i've had it happen very strongly for the past year, even before hearing about kunlun. and i remember the same sound/sensation when i was young as well. so i really don't think i received it at the seminar, but it was reassuring to find it happening there. when it happened during the seminar, i had an overwhelming urge to tilt my head back and max repremanded me both times for it

as i said, i tend to be reticent when meeting people for the first time. i did get to meet augustLeo and his lovely wife. unfortunately i couldn't make sunday, so i'm sure i missed out on some good times. i'll be waiting for your report yoda!

i won't be there tomorrow, but i'm ready for saturday and sunday. it'll be nice to meet people here in the flesh...and max and chris, bien sur. i'm a redhead with the pink and brown glasses, so please come over and say hi, as i can be kinda reserved when i first meet people. i'll be curious to see how long the bliss lasts on my drives home on the Jersey Turnpike, which can test the mettle of the most enlightened of lamas

i just signed up today b/c i realized it's about two weeks away and the $$ has come my way. btw, the name's rebecca and i'll be driving back and forth from philly.

i agree with Yoda that my weigh loss has less to do with exercise (daily 40 minute walk and yoga on sundays) and more to do with now much food i eat. so i stick to a light snack in the afternoon (right before I have to work with kids) and a really good healthy dinner (tho living in philly, one has to indulge in a cheesesteak every so often!) - and lots of chai, tea and water throughout the day. i lost seven pounds that way and i haven't been feeling poorly from reducing my calories. but everyone is different. try weights and working out more...if that doesn't work after a few months, then switch to reducing calories. see which your body responds to better.

i walk everywhere (that's the great thing about living in a walkable city)...to and from work, to the store, etc. and once a week I practice power yoga to work on my balance and flexibility

i'm always one for helping out a fellow human i'll contribute what i can count me in augustleo

this video doesn't do the Falls justice...

i don't know about meditating near waterfalls (tho that would be interesting to try) but i grew up in the bflo-NF area and "the Falls" aren't a joke. you can't imagine the power and how much water is rushing until you're there and feel it. i remember getting all this crazy energy from it before i'd even heard of tao. so i can imagine you'd have to really jazzed up meditation/energy flow happen if you lotus around there. just be warned - the american side is industrial and the canadian side is a tourist attraction but there are places to find some nature and relative quiet.

woo-hoo! that one of my few open weekends. i'll be there

oh trust me i thought of that [shudders] that guy had some big cohones

man oh man the photos from that site you linked to are intense although my mind says i'd love to do it and see those amazing views i know my huge fear of heights would kick in at least someone is brave enough to go out there and take photos for the rest of us

that is amazing

thx for that Wayfarer and i agree that laughter is best i had a good dance in my living room/laughter session this am since meditation wasn't going to cut it the body moves the mind follows the laughter begins

ah, that sounds ideal. i could use a knock on the head right about now

i've experienced a fluttering/wind rushing noise as well, but it's not just in meditation...i've had it happen in various points of my life, usually when something intense is going on. at this point in my life i can make it happen on command, but i had no idea it was a divine hearing thing. interesting.

i have a myspace and a facebook, if only to check up on the teenagers who come to the community center i work at mentalground0

may i have mine with a little butter and jam?

happy birthday and new year! i was born in the year of the rat as well. from everything i've read, it should be a grand year for us!

TV on the Radio "Province" Suddenly, all your history's ablaze Try to breathe, as the world disintegrates Just like autumn leaves, we're in for change Holding tenderly to what remains And all your memories, are as precious as gold And all the honey, and the fire which you've stole Have you running through all your red-cheeked days Shaking loose these souls, from their sacred hiding space Hold your heart courageously As we walk into this dark place Stand steadfast erect and see That love is the province of the brave Pushed under this expanse of bursting stars Let this burning brightly illuminate the where we are In this hollow that lovers' voices occupy Let it follow that we let it free, let it fly Breaking open the walls of this cage Intoxicated, Oh so amazed Much like falcons tumbling from the heights at play Conjoined, talons engaged Hold these hearts courageously As we walk into this dark place Stand steadfast beside me and see That love is the province of the brave

Mister K, you'd be wise to heed these words xuesheng - i'm a rat as well. we're almost in our year!