Astral Monk
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Not suggesting ppl shouldnt have control over their content. Rather that they should be smart about it before hitting 'post', and should keep in mind the point of a text based forum--which is to read content, not blank spaces. And if ppl are free to delete content to satisfy themselves and disrupt the flow of conversations, I'm free to rant about it. But read this while you can, it will expire shortly when I change my mind and turn it into a period. 8)
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Totally. 8)
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lol, I have no choice but to let ppl handle their own minds. It's their post non-content that bugs me. I get making a mistake here and there or taking back a post made in haste, but its a real trend now to just delete like everything you post. Which is really contrary to the spirit of a forum. Maybe those that enjoy this might ask themselves why they are bothering to engage a discussion forum at all, when they dont want anyone to see what theyve discussed. Anyway, all I can do is rant about it, so there you go. At the end of the day to each their own. 8)
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See!!!!!????
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Indeed, Monk, those comments in post #3 were spot on! And really opened my eyes to some deep truths. But I thought there wasnt a text containing that info? Source? 8)
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“ there is only one taiji” Indeed. And consider that Xingyi and Bagua, as part of the trifecta of IMA arise from the same basic foundations. Which means you coukd look at Bagua Zhang as a style of taiji. All three share a common root, so they reflect variations or expressions of a common principle. Sortov like how Contra and Super Mario Bros are expressions of the same gaming principles, realized differently (run-jump-shoot-boss-level). Lots of modern taiji sets are combinations of older styles. 8)
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haha..qi 'cultivation'...like you can plant a qi seed, grow a qi plant, and harvest qi fruit! till the qi land! But isnt the land, the fruit, the plant, the seed all filled with and made of qi? So what can be cultivated and what can be harvested? 8)
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interesting concepts. Is there anyone who is currently practicing with their partner? This can be a challenge, unf.
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long hair is like an antennae, and nature agrees we should grow it. Even the dead grow hair. It MUST be good for the living!! 8)
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There are dual purpose folk out there nowadays even with bits of both dangling, so no need to be choosey 8)
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unless there is a cultivation that creates fusion of two individuals, immortals, like mortals, will always be outside each other. Which means that, like dogson says, there is a path they will each walk alone and the 'couple' thing will dissolve like all other illusions. 8)
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Simple Question: Can anyone feel their meridians?
Astral Monk replied to Yasjua's topic in General Discussion
There are the bong han channels that correspond to meridians: http://acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31918 Qi is such a comprehensive concept it includes a lot of processes and experiences. Some relate to physical mechanisms and some dont, with crossover. Also, if one is in perfect health one shouldnt feel anything to do with meridians--they just do their thing quietly. Meanwhile, does anyone feel their brain? If not, why suppose there is one? 8) -
Why Does Tai Ji Starts with Slow Motion?
Astral Monk replied to ChiDragon's topic in Daoist Discussion
Actually, taiji starts with no motion. 8) -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
50 days and I stopped counting. Practice every other day, avg 30 min sessions or more. I did 50% worse than the last 100 last year. Oh well, room for improvement. Basically laze was a factor. 8) -
Conceptual Virtue question, Teaching vs Healing
Astral Monk replied to Kundaolinyi's topic in Daoist Discussion
Consider this--teaching can reach more people, but healing can reach deeper. Also, if one is always teaching one might stall in learning, fail to progress, become dogmatic, or intellectualized. Taking the path of the expert, however, can lead to teaching later on. But the reverse is rarely true--great teachers dont rise to be experts and leaders in the field they teach--too busy teaching! 8) -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
tonight free form practice of Tristar forms; working the wuji post. 8) -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
thursday--SFQ meditation and select active exercises. friday--using SFQ energy breathing with breathing of the universe. 8) 50 -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
pretty consistent practice, overall; basically every other day for formal practice sessions. good exercise to reflect on where to improve. 8) -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
today morning SFQ, evening, energy breathing meditation abd Tristar wuji. 8) 48 -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
today, playing with taiji forms, working on Tristar style, ended up being a couple hours. 8) -
100 days of practice (martial arts/qigong) challenge; prizes involved :D
Astral Monk replied to BaguaKicksAss's topic in Daoist Discussion
Finishing off the challenge with a weekend seminar with Chunyi Lin and SFQ fundamentals. Gonna work more explicit meditation into my practice and pursue this until I see the results I want. Best wishes to all fellow practisioners!! Thanks for continuing inspiration! 8)
