Stigweard

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  1. Energy Healing and Self-Protection

    This seems appropriate to revise at this time.
  2. Haiku Chain

    swallows fly freely across snow glistened valleys perching here and there
  3. Best Topics of 2008

    My votes: Buddha speaks! Concerning Alchemy and Enlightenment? 5 element cycles assemblage point Is Chi Something You Can feel? Master Nan & Bill Bodri - circulation being a waste of time what do you think of this? While in the World Question about spirituality and scientific testing Long Term Self Suficent Commune for Cultivators? Why Taoism is different
  4. Buddha speaks!

    He says, "Would you like a cup of tea!" The students asks, "Master what would you do if you walked around the corner and there was a man with a shotgun?" How does the Master answer?
  5. Buddha speaks!

    Bump
  6. Dark night of the soul

    Just another phase on the journey. Fairly typical when the knots of one world view are unravelling and the new vision has yet to become clear. Can I suggest to simply enjoy the phase as it is and remember that "this to shall pass".
  7. Hello

    Welcome my friend, find a seat, how do you like your tea?
  8. Good Morning!

    Welcome, find a seat, how do you like your tea?
  9. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    I have had a couple of wonderful folks who have chosen to help out anonymously. Thank you ... What beautiful generous hearts!!!! The honour list: Stigweard $20 Froggie $10 MPWay $5 zanshin $10 dao zhen $20 rodgerj $20 Kate $10 Lostmonk $10 mwight $5 Pero $5 Rookie $20 Smile $10 Mal $10 Anonymous $15 Total: USD$170 USD$85 to go ... Just waiting on Sean's ok to start the ball rolling. You have proven yourself to be loving and kind folks. Good for you!
  10. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    When your garden is attacked by noxious pests you have a choice: A. Attack the pests with all manner of pesticides. B. Nourish the soil and the plants to make them naturally more resistant to pests. What do you think is the best for the long term health of your garden?
  11. A Warning

    Or is it the fear that we are not whole and sufficient within ourselves?
  12. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    Ok gossamer as you can see you are going to get the support you need. I would suggest that notice needs to be given to the comments that if you are not ready for this help then it may not be as effective is it could be. You are the most avid scholar of the Tao te Ching that I have encountered so let's play to your strengths. Choose your favourite translation and recite oit aloud the first chapter 3 times a day for the next 49 days. I would also recommend that you write out copy to keep with you through the day and whenever you feel yourself getting mentally or emotionaly caught in the stress stop and recite this chapter until you regain your balance. I would also suggest you need to draw more natural energy into your life. To do this, again for the next 49 days, get up as early as you can and do some deep breathing with the rising sun. Breathe in the goodness and simply allow any stale energy to flow out with your breath. Don't force it, follow the principle of being natural. You already have Ya Mu's purple light meditation that you have found success with so I would recommend you continue this as well. You are about to plant a new seed in your life my friend; prepare the soil well first and before you know it you will be enjoying the sweet taste of the fruits.
  13. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    Thank you guys ... I think you consideration here is a credit to your virtue. The honour list: Stigweard $20 Froggie $10 MPWay $5 zanshin $10 dao zhen $20 rodgerj $20 Kate $10 Lostmonk $10 mwight $5 Pero $5 Rookie $20 Smile $10 Mal $10 Total: USD$155 Over half way !!!!!!! Woohoo!!!! USD$100 to go ...
  14. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    I respect your point of view my friend. Your caution is well noted.
  15. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    Whilst Gossamer may be afflicted with the stress of his ordeal(s) I really don't think such comments are helpful.
  16. Our Story

    Well said my friend This is worth reading again and again until it seeps into the depths of consciousness.
  17. Thanks Stigwerd

    You are most welcome my friend
  18. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    Awesome mwight!!! Stigweard $20 Froggie $10 MPWay $5 zanshin $10 dao zhen $20 rodgerj $20 Kate $10 Lostmonk $10 mwight $5 Total: USD$110 USD$145 to go ...
  19. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    I have had personal confirmation from Mak Tin Si that he is in favour of this process if Gossamer is still wanting his help and I have been given clear indication from Gossamer that he is still open to recieving this assistence. With that said.... Stigweard $20 Froggie $10 (I will make up the difference up to $10) MPWay $5 zanshin $10 dao zhen $20 rodgerj $20 Kate $10 Lostmonk $10 Total: USD$105 .... Yay!!!! Over $100 USD$150 to go ... Thank you to the above folks for your quick support. Blessings to you.
  20. Shaking / spontaneous motion poll

    Good o ... Consider me polled
  21. Passing the hat around for Gossamer

    Awesome!!!! Stigweard $20 Froggie $10 (I will make up the difference up to $10) MPWay $5 zanshin $10 dao zhen $20 rodgerj $20 Total: USD$85 USD$170 to go ...
  22. Why Taoism is different

    Someone mentioned tea? Yes please! I'm feeling rather western today so a nice Earl Grey would be fine Perhaps with a twist of lemon.