Jeff

Karl, Are you familiar with a Higgs field/particle? And how do you explain it? Also, if the universe is currently "static", how do you explain that it is currently accelerating in growth? (which would require additional outside energy to support it). Thanks, Jeff

I don't see the relevance of the potential of making a mistake point? Also, all have the same ultimate potential, but not all realize the same. Also, what is it that you "know"?

What is a "mortal man"? I subscribe to the idea that we all have the same "potential". Or as the gospel of John says... 1 John 1:12-13 12But as many as received (paid attention to) him, to them gave he power (taught) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Parenthesis are my addition. I think the issue may also be that we have a big difference in the concept of "Kingdom of God" in general... Psalms 82:5-6 5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. 6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. The "most high" has no form and cannot be named.

Such as you are describing about the nature of heaven and God is not in the gospels or the words of Jesus. Here is an example of the way Jesus actually describes it... Luke 17: 20-21 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” Best wishes.

You may find these words of Jesus helpful on the topic... Mark 3:24-25 24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 1Corinthians 15:47-50 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. One realizes the "inside", then expands to the "outside" and finally realizes that the inside and the outside were really always the same thing. Best wishes.

Those who who tell such crown opening (horror) stories are no where near opening the crown. Does one just immediately work with refined Shen?

The issue with Osho is actually pretty common with many guru types. He was open to the sixth chakra (3rd eye), was very intelligent, had some real abilities, resided pretty deep in consciousness, and many of his teachings were very insightful and pretty profound. But, in his spiritual arrogance, he never touched the divine (opened the crown) and seemed to have gotten caught up in all of his stuff. In emotional terms, he never realized true/universal love or forgiveness. Best wishes.

Definitely check into the hernia possibility, but no problem with the energy work there. Just sort of send "love" (or positive healing) to it, rather than any anxious fear. As I am sure you know, the energy follows your attention.

What is an "ace" in such a discussion? We can all only share from our own perspective. We seem to be talking about different things regarding your description of the expanding seventh and what I previously called the 8th or inner heart. But, I would agree that the 7th can feel like floating (or touching) on oneness. But, the above the 7th it is more about "being" and increasing refinement of being, rather than floating. Feeling or experiencing emotions like gratitude (to the divine) would also fit well with the 7th.

Ok.

If one truly stays focused in the moment, then meditation is the same as normal daily life.

Are you saying that Shen is "higher heart" energy? Depending upon one's tradition and the associated mental mapping, I would agree that the the crown "leads to" the inner heart which is also sometimes called the 8th chakra. The two are the same, but if one is more of a mind based person the tend to feel it above the crown, if heart based, the inner heart. But, with either descriptions, such is not "Shen" energy. As RV has described above, such is the begging of the merger of all such energies (and beyond Shen).

No, Shen would more directly translate to sixth chakra energy type.

Welcome.

There is a natural male-female energy dynamic that happens. Most likely the shaking that you are experincing relates to a broader opening at the heart as you are starting to subconsciously notice the energy flow. It is not any form of "vampirism", just the natural dynamic of energy flow "hitting" some deeper issues fears that you have, most likely around woman/relationships. The "love" that you experience with focusing on a woman like the dentist is a sign of you releasing some subconscious fear in the flow, causing a small expansion that can feel like "love". Best wishes.

Hi Karl, Welcome. There are a few of us here who have had such experiences with AYP. Best, Jeff

And you consider that increasing clarity...? Best wishes

Anesthesia is a temporary thing. The truth of the condition is found in normal daily living.

Increasing clarity (or as above...less suffering... )

Ok, sounds like we just disagree.

Such entities and demons may also be "self aware" with the ability to act, and are we not also just self aware energies? If one believes they are positive, can one realize the Tao?

If there is "positive", there is negative. Jesus is beyond both, and that is where such power to banish resides.

On the seeing, it really depends on the energy/transmission that is being sent. Some people send "images" and hence you can see something. Others send energy, so it would be more your subconscious translation of the energy into some form. The differences in feeling are the same as above. The more open one is, the more they tend to be able to perceive. Also, people tend to either lean more towards the heart or mind. Those who are more heart orientated tend to feel more energy/vibrations. While those who are more mind focused tend to see things or feel shifts with the mind quieting.

It depends on the nature of the transmission (or energy being sent). Some just send energy to the pleasure centers with create a very good feeling. Some provide energy to help open channels, as the energy hits obstructions/issues/fears the person can release the issues or not. If released, there is expansion, if not, the energy resistance can create some scary stuff as it get translated by the local mind. Additionally, such a directed energy transmission can create it's own karma issues. Yes, on the astral, but that is again more about how the receiving person perceives the energy flows.

The giving can make some significant difference, but the real difference is found in the "receiving" or the openness of one's heart. It is about surrender to the "divine".