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In my experience for this to be possible you must ensure certain questions have been answered in regards to a teacher, and practice when making your choice - and ensure they have been answered to your satisfaction. Questions like: How many YEARS are behind this teacher and practice? What lineage is behind this? What proof of lineage can they offer? What are the teachers credentials? What are the credentials of the one answering the questions - Are they a student or a teacher? Are they a master? Recognized by whom? Can they put their money where their mouth is and demonstrate what they claim? Are the practices natural / spontaneous or forced? Important because you would then have to ask: Are they qualified to offer guidance should the need arise, as well as provide help for any health issues brought about via the practices? In March and May of this year I attended Michael Lomax workshops and have been practicing Stillness-Movement-Gift of the Tao. I did some research about him, paid attention to how he answered questions here on The Tao Bums, read his book, and emailed him with questions before the workshop. I attended 2 workshops and the rest of my questions were answered - I have all the proof I need that the teacher is genuine and that the practices/techniques work. I have no questions now. Get the words over with first, and then the mind will allow you to shut up and practice.

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Does everyone hear that? No? Listen harder. Now do you hear it? The silence. The blessed silence of students quietly practicing.

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Good stuff!

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Did any bums attend the July 18,19,20 workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana?

You know, I don't want to be somewhere else anymore. I'm not waiting for anything new to happen... not looking around the next corner and over the next hill. I'm here now. That's enough. - Anthony Hopkins in Shadowlands

I thought I had read everything by fatherpaul but I missed this thread. Thanks Michael for asking the question, and thank you Ramon25 for finding it. And.. God Bless fatherpaul. g.

Agreed! Thanks so much everyone for the detailed reviews, I enjoyed reading them. There's a definite feeling that came through for me with all of them... a now familiar peaceful calm.

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1 1/2 to 2 hours per day lately. Stillness-Movement (sitting, standing) & Gift of the Tao. Working my way up to a 24 hour practice. For the first time it actually does seem possible.

Ya Mu. For exposing the nonsense and directing me towards clarity.

Agreed.

Yup. Miracles for me and just another day on the job for you. The "man" and the "woman" are still experiencing the benefits of what you did for them. It has greatly improved the quality of their lives and for this I am grateful. I learned a lot this weekend. And was able to apply what I learned in a "hands-on" way. Proof. It works. Thanks again. Hope to one day practice more beer qigong with you and Harry a.k.a. "sunshine". g.

I knew you wouldn't hurt me. I hadn't signed the workshop waiver yet. Thanks for making your way to Canada Michael. Good workshop. Lots of miracles. g.