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This may not be exactly what is implied by the book, but you should research wei gong [external] vs nei gong [internal]. Example: http://www.china-taichi-guide.com/TaiChi/Qi-Gong.php

Remember I said that Yang Qi provides the power but Yin Qi provides the movement (ie: spacial issues). Thus, it is Yin Qi which is interfered with in regards to synthetic material. I found this out myself some years ago whenever I did qigong on a carpet (let's say doing some practice in bedroom). It really bothered me but I could not describe or know what or why. After I read John's book it was a light bulb went on; the carpet was interfering with my Qi movement to root outward from my feet. I felt like I was trying to push through something I did not sense in other locations. Based on John's comments, it is the Yin Qi which is affected when space is involved. In my case, my feet would feel like they are burning up. So I don't doubt that there may be some Yang Qi interference but I don't think John explicitly mentions that. Again, this is my understanding based on John's book and my experience. Whether it affects you exactly the same, I cannot say but I think it safe to start off with how John explains it till experience shows you differently.

Are you familiar with the Meridian Clock which describes the two hour intervals that each organ is associated to, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? In TCM, the optimal [natural rhythm, think sunset and sunrise] sleeping hours are going down around 7-9pm and waking up by 5am; although that conflicts with another idea that one of the key meditation times is 11pm-1am. Certain organs are associated to a 2 hour window; The Lungs are 3-5am, so traditionally people woke up and went out to do breathing exercises (you can go to parks around china this early and see people coming until 7am). The next few hours govern the large intestine, stomach and spleen. So you can see why eating in the morning is a must since these organs not just expect it but go through their cycle with or without food; they are meant to do it with food. As for noon time (11am-1pm), this is the heart 'time' and the highest Yang [fire] hour. Because the heart stands to benefit the most at this hour, a nap ensures the body does no exercise and can absorb the Yang in a safe way. It seems the noon siesta observed by many around the world has a good reason.

Hi Leo, You again describe something which was in John Chang's book; moving an object towards one. So I have no doubt in your experiences. Not sure if you've seen the movie, "Push". A boy discovers at a young age he has some powers but cannot control it and doesn't understand it; eventually he "get's it"... I think with time you will figure this out but you may need the guidance of someone who can help you understand the energetic aspect going on inside you. In his book, Chang describes he is from a lineage of 72 levels; he is at around 48(?) but says that once one gets past level 4, they have the power to do certain things. Honestly, it sounds like you have level 4 by some default. He describes the ability to control Yang Qi and Yin Qi; one can alter their relative strengths to do certain things. He demonstrates Yang Qi by holding a ping pong ball and says it will illuminate inside; then to demonstrate Yin Qi catches a pellet bullet in his hand without deforming it. But I think meditation is important but I am not sure the kind of meditation you do since many people have different ideas about it and some don't even do it with energetic ideas or methods. My main point of the examples is simply to help you maybe try and discern what is going on inside when you do certain things. As my qigong master would say about Yang Qi and Yin Qi, "feel the difference in texture". It may be all mental at first. Or, as my Tai Ji master (and acupuncturist) often says, "feel what is going on inside", since the slow movements and weight shifting are meant to be Yin to Yang and Yang to Yin (sometimes called the insubstantial and the substantial). I guess Yoda would say, "feel the force". So, may the force be with you.

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John Chang describes in his book that Yin Qi is required for Qi to cover any distance; Yang Qi is the force but the Yin is the medium it moves through. If you touch something, you can use Yang Qi alone. If you want that Yang Qi to cover any distance, then you need Yin Qi. That is a rough description based on my read. Also, you mention you mom seeing the spirit world; J. Chang also says this is Yin Qi which allows that. So I see a common issue in what your describing. It may be that you cannot control certain aspects of what is going on inside. You mentioned an orgasm but didn't mention any accompanying 'mess'. There are daoist sexual practices written up by Mantak Chia which talks about semen storage (instead of coming out it goes up the body, etc). You can certain read about it but I have not heard of it when flying solo. But it may be another indication that you cannot control what's going on inside. Concerning the Yin Qi issues I mentioned, I would recommend you talk to your mom. She has something which is as close to what you are able to experience although in different applications. You might try to see what she feels and sense and how it 'works' for her. My comments about John Chang's comments are just passing along what I understood about his lineage teaching. It may not be true for your situation but it falls into place with what I read.

Hi MH. I tend to agree with many of your assessments. And partly because the oldest manuscript, the Guodian Lao Zi does not have many of the chapters that are often used to present the counter-points mentioned here. Chapter 79 is not in the Guodian; "The way of heaven [Tian Dao] is said to side with the good man [shan ren]?" Tian Dao never exists in the Guodian; Shan only exists 3 times and never in relation to man [ren]. I am not sure what is Lin Yutang Chapter 57 but that is not the DDJ chapter for the three treasures; that is DDJ Chapter 67, which is also not in the Guodian. if one takes a very serious comparative look at the Guodian to the received version written by Wang Bi (lest we forget he is a Confucian who did not hold Lao Zi in as high esteem as previous commentators), I think your positions are more strongly founded. I like Lin Yutang and have his commentary and use his website to research words.