RiverSnake

Welcome to TTB.

I've been a vegetarian for extended periods of time and also eaten meat for extended periods of time. Both paths have there utility. Vegetarian diets help you be lighter energetically, psychically more sensitive and also are easier on the digestive system (generally, unless you eat grains/lots of carbs). Supposedly you also generate less karma on a vegetarian diet...that being said you need karma to stay alive. Thankfully most of us are well supplied. Eating meat is important for staying heavy and grounded, if your overly psychic and don't know how to handle it this can be beneficial. That way you won't get bulldozed by every bit of psychic dirt that hits you. If your doing intense physical exercise meat supplies much needed energy that is much more difficult to get from a vegetarian diet. Meat among other foods can be a valuable source of Jing for cultivation and healing. My practice has gone in cycles, sometimes being vegetarian sometimes not. People are different, and go through periods where they need different things. Observe your results and come to your own conclusions.

Take a chill pill bro. Meditate and practice Chi Kung.

A blockage in ones chi channels is still part of the channels.

Get a personal practice journal. You can request one in the forum support section.

The Tao is not a father figure in the sky labeling things as good and bad. That is what most religious seems to be nowadays. You are part of the Tao. Be true to your own Nature and you will flow in harmony with the Way.

Welcome to TTB.

Welcome to TTB.

Welcome to TTB. Studying energetics is awesome. Cheers.

It is quite a sad and difficult process......leaving friends behind. I have had to do this many times as I've continued to transform on deeper and deeper levels. It's a natural part of cultivation. When you transform so do your external circumstances. Nowadays I only have one close friend whom I meet with regularly.

You may also consider looking up DVDs for Chi Kung systems which interest you.

To further elaborate on this point. Buddhist practitioners often make a vow to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. This is a principle and vow that shifts your life trajectory and the vector of your spiritual growth thus aligning you with certain powers. The point behind this (one of many im sure) is to harmonize your path with an underlying virtues principle/intent so you can bypass obstacles (egotistical cravings, power trips...etc). This principle of attuning ones actions to a "noble force" can be applied to any thing (money, love....etc), it just takes deep insight.

Tummo is a common technique used to creat Inner Bliss and assist in spiritual growth Text: http://www.amazon.com/The-Bliss-Inner-Fire-Practice/dp/086171136X#customerReviews

Spirals are quite lovely.

Welcome.

Welcome.

DP

DP

Exercises such as chi kung circulates and alchemizes sexual energy. This makes it easier to handle the excess, also working with trees allows a healthy outlet.

To clarify the previous post I made....Ive noted in my own life that specific goals change over time as we evolve. But underlying principles that are important to us may never change and can be deep and powerful trajectories life after life. So in that context, my goals are to expand my personal reservoir of Wisdom, Power, Knowledge and continue having fun and playing.

Several principle that guide my practice are as such: 1. Wisdom 2. Power 3. Knowledge 4. Playfulness

Death is important, don't shun it as something evil. That will just create more obstacles for your path.

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DP