Irish_Griffin Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Greetings Sangha I want a place to develop my practice schedule, no need for my own section, I don't have that much to say ( cool forum feature BTW ). Here is my practice and exercises. Please feel free to recommend changes: Daily : ** Male Deer Exercise when I have morning wood =-) Twice daily was to much, my nuts started to hurt Semen retention ( but will not beat myself up when I slip up ) ** 15min full spectrum light box therapy ** I have a hardcore case of S.A.D. ( Irish are very prone to this ) ** 15min morning meditation ** Left half lotus ** Clear mind practice ( would like to do some type of visualization exercise ) ** 15min night meditation ** Right half lotus ** Clear mind practice ** Urination ** Stop flow exercise ** 30min - 1 hour spiritual study time ( considering Vajrayana Buddhism ) Monday : ** Noon Basic Yoga ( Rodney Yee and Steve Ross videos ) Tuesday : ** Lift Weights , no creatine, whey powder protein ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice ( Just starting to learn, BIG thanks to Darin ) ** http://www.darinhamel.com/main/videos/quick-tai-chi-lessons/ Wednesday : ** Noon Basic Yoga Thursday : ** Lift Weights ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice Friday : ** Noon Basic Yoga Saturday : ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice Sunday : ** 1 hour Zen Center silent group meditation Future Additions : ** Deification .... ( is there a practice I can do with this ?? ) ** Physical Meditation ( something I can do while working on my house ) ** Public Meditation ( something I can do to develop compassion for strangers ) ** Working with stress ( something I can do when I feel stressed or depressed at work ) ** Sex Practice ( single now..... but want to start the research ) ** Tanning Bed ( Maybe I can make some energy here... or maybe I will lose some... TBD ) Taking this route doesn't seem optional and I find I relate less to my friends now, turning into a hermit ( which I'm enjoying). It is so nice to find like minded beings. I always remind myself that humanity gains knowledge as a group sub-consciously. I'm not alone on this difficult path and my struggles contribute to the fundamental knowledge we all share. Keep the mind of a Warrior. Namaste, Griff Edited October 13, 2010 by Irish_Griffin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Encephalon Posted October 13, 2010 There is a wealth of information in this board, or this "Sangha," if ya wanna be Buddhist,( ) and you'll get plenty of it for the asking. We just need to know your age, health conditions, dietary habits, the amount of time you can budget for personal cultivation, and most importantly, your short-term and long-term goals. Then we can send you to our lab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Greetings Sangha I want a place to develop my practice schedule, no need for my own section, I don't have that much to say ( cool forum feature BTW ). Here is my practice and exercises. Please feel free to recommend changes: Daily : ** Male Deer Exercise when I have morning wood =-) Twice daily was to much, my nuts started to hurt Semen retention ( but will not beat myself up when I slip up ) ** 15min full spectrum light box therapy ** I have a hardcore case of S.A.D. ( Irish are very prone to this ) ** 15min morning meditation ** Left half lotus ** Clear mind practice ( would like to do some type of visualization exercise ) ** 15min night meditation ** Right half lotus ** Clear mind practice ** Urination ** Stop flow exercise ** 30min - 1 hour spiritual study time ( considering Vajrayana Buddhism ) Monday : ** Noon Basic Yoga ( Rodney Yee and Steve Ross videos ) Tuesday : ** Lift Weights , no creatine, whey powder protein ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice ( Just starting to learn, BIG thanks to Darin ) ** http://www.darinhamel.com/main/videos/quick-tai-chi-lessons/ Wednesday : ** Noon Basic Yoga Thursday : ** Lift Weights ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice Friday : ** Noon Basic Yoga Saturday : ** 1 hour Tai Chi Practice Sunday : ** 1 hour Zen Center silent group meditation Future Additions : ** Deification .... ( is there a practice I can do with this ?? ) ** Physical Meditation ( something I can do while working on my house ) ** Public Meditation ( something I can do to develop compassion for strangers ) ** Working with stress ( something I can do when I feel stressed or depressed at work ) ** Sex Practice ( single now..... but want to start the research ) ** Tanning Bed ( Maybe I can make some energy here... or maybe I will lose some... TBD ) Taking this route doesn't seem optional and I find I relate less to my friends now, turning into a hermit ( which I'm enjoying). It is so nice to find like minded beings. I always remind myself that humanity gains knowledge as a group sub-consciously. I'm not alone on this difficult path and my struggles contribute to the fundamental knowledge we all share. Keep the mind of a Warrior. Namaste, Griff I relate to the part about losing friends and learning to love solitude. But sometimes people go seperate ways and its for the better you know... If you want to learn compassion for strangers try to smile (doesn't have to be a huge creepy one either lol it can be a slight one/mental one as well) through out the day and feel unconditional love in your heart. I read about it on this forum recently and it really made a difference in my own life. I'm feeling much better. Oh and as an aside look at this site: alchemicaltaoism.com. It really helped me out! Peace and Harmony The Observer Edited October 13, 2010 by The Observer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irish_Griffin Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the replies. Being sent to the "lab" sounds cool. Wonderful how we can modify and improve ourselves I wouldn't go as far to say I'm Buddhist, only in vocabulary. More like a wanderer looking to satisfy my inner self. As far a the distance from friends.... it is a good thing. They drink and party to much for me to be around. Age : 28 Health Condition : Excellent, little bit of back pain Breakfast: 4 out of 7 are oatmeal ( 50% sugary packets 50% old school and raisins / cranberrys, ect ) Other possibilities : milk and cereal, eggs, pancakes Lunch : 2/7 are tuna sandwiches 2/7 are roast beef or turkey sandwiches sometimes a make vegtable and fruit smoothies to go with my luch at work Other possibilities : hamburger, noodles, pizza, salad, dinner left overs Dinner : 4/7 are rice and vegetables, sometimes with chicken Other possibilities : Turkey and Temphe tocas / chili / spaghetti , egg rolls, sushi, wontons. I try to eat consciously, but if out with friends for lunch, I wont pass up the Americana food. I'm prepared to be more diligent but want a good reason to do so. Other : Weekly use of Marijuana, typically while I clean or work on the house. I have rules I follow when smoking, never watch TV, never let laziness interrupt my practice and take long breaks off pot as deemed necessary , usually 1-3 months twice a year. I also have an occasional beer, maybe once a week, 3 max. I think I have final built up enough knowledge to say no to getting drunk. It was an uphill battle. Time Commitment : 15-45 min morning meditation 15-45 min night meditation 1 hour daily exercise ( noon yoga is a class i host at my work, that has to stay ) 30min-1 hour study time I bought a house in Detroit and there is always work to do on it. It would be be nice to fit this into my practice somehow. Goals : Short term, I want to raise my energy level , feel so tired sometimes. I want to be productive with my house and other projects. I want to obtain a healthy, active, and spiritual relationship. I want to reduce the occasional flares of depression. Long term is a bit unknown, I want to provide a retirement plan for my Mom. I want to watch out for my emotionally challenged Sister. i think I want to have kids. I also aspire to help our society or fix the politics, but attribute this to the ego and I don't encourage the thoughts. I would like to experience something mystical and know i have found my path. There was a ton of "wants" .... not very Buddhist I'm motivated and determined. Thanks for your time, Griff Edited October 14, 2010 by Irish_Griffin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Encephalon Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks for the replies. Being sent to the "lab" sounds cool. Wonderful how we can modify and improve ourselves I wouldn't go as far to say I'm Buddhist, only in vocabulary. More like a wanderer looking to satisfy my inner self. Sokay. No need to convert just yet. As far a the distance from friends.... it is a good thing. They drink and party to much for me to be around. Age : 28 Health Condition : Excellent, little bit of back pain Do abs and deadlifts like your life depended on it for 90 days and that will be the end of back pain. Gross oversimplification, but explore that on your own.Breakfast: 4 out of 7 are oatmeal ( 50% sugary packets 50% old school and raisins / cranberrys, ect ) Other possibilities : milk and cereal, eggs, pancakes See if you can spare yourself a lifetime of excessive carb consumption, or at least cut your sugar with stevia. Lunch : 2/7 are tuna sandwiches 2/7 are roast beef or turkey sandwiches sometimes a make vegtable and fruit smoothies to go with my luch at work Other possibilities : hamburger, noodles, pizza, salad, dinner left overs Dinner : 4/7 are rice and vegetables, sometimes with chicken Other possibilities : Turkey and Temphe tocas / chili / spaghetti , egg rolls, sushi, wontons. I try to eat consciously, but if out with friends for lunch, I wont pass up the Americana food. I'm prepared to be more diligent but want a good reason to do so. The Paleo diet seems to be the most sound, but if everyone ate that way, we'd need 3 more planets. I haven't reconciled it entirely myself, but try to get your carbs from vegetables and lo-carb fruits.Other : Weekly use of Marijuana, typically while I clean or work on the house. I have rules I follow when smoking, never watch TV, never let laziness interrupt my practice and take long breaks off pot as deemed necessary , usually 1-3 months twice a year. Ah, yes, the wonders of reefer. If a little old lady showed up at my door with a single bong hit every Saturday night, I'd be blissed out, but I can't have it around the house or else I will do nothing else. It can facilitate some early chi flow sensations, but it will eventually turn your chi energy into a nebulous cloud of nothingness. It was only when my chi flow became more interesting than getting high that I finally kicked it. I also have an occasional beer, maybe once a week, 3 max. I think I have final built up enough knowledge to say no to getting drunk. It was an uphill battle. You know best. We live in an addictive society, as the Buddha intimated in the Four Noble Truths, so we have to be on guard not to internalize our society's quest for indulgence. I had to quit drinking almost 30 yrs ago. Time Commitment : 15-45 min morning meditation 15-45 min night meditation 1 hour daily exercise ( noon yoga is a class i host at my work, that has to stay ) 30min-1 hour study time I'm a strength training junkie, and almost any fitness goal can be maximized by increased strength, as long as you remain flexible. Yoga and strength training are the perfect match. I bought a house in Detroit and there is always work to do on it. It would be be nice to fit this into my practice somehow. Goals : Short term, I want to raise my energy level , feel so tired sometimes. I want to be productive with my house and other projects. I want to obtain a healthy, active, and spiritual relationship. I want to reduce the occasional flares of depression. You have to micro-manage your diet and exercise regimen and pay close attention to your energy level, eliminating energy drainers. This is a lot more involved than most people realize. If you haven't started a chi kung practice, well... you came to the right place. Long term is a bit unknown, I want to provide a retirement plan for my Mom. I want to watch out for my emotionally challenged Sister. i think I want to have kids. I also aspire to help our society or fix the politics, but attribute this to the ego and I don't encourage the thoughts. I would like to experience something mystical and know i have found my path. Check out my "Breaking News" link below and get yourself acquainted with near-future prospects. We are ALL in for some major changes. Taoism is about radical independence and self-sufficiency, and this has never been more pertinent as today. There was a ton of "wants" .... not very Buddhist I'm motivated and determined. Thanks for your time, Griff Now, about directions to the lab... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted October 15, 2010 Now, about directions to the lab... Is this the lab you are referring to? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK7DBo9Ye6Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
