ChiDragon Posted March 18, 2014 For those who have cultivated at least five years, can you describe what have you accomplished....??? It would be something like you couldn't do it before but now you could. If you were asked to demonstrate your special skill, can you do it instantly....??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 18, 2014 Hehehe. What a challenge! I have found peace and contentment. I am demonstrating it at this very moment. I don't do magic. Sorry. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icedude Posted March 18, 2014 For those who have cultivated at least five years, can you describe what have you accomplished....??? It would be something like you couldn't do it before but now you could. If you were asked to demonstrate your special skill, can you do it instantly....??? I've learned great understanding, unbound by laws, ethics and emotions. Yes. *hugs* 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 18, 2014 Hehehe. What a challenge! I have found peace and contentment. I am demonstrating it at this very moment. I don't do magic. Sorry. Yes, you do. You do magic with words. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted March 19, 2014 I've lost any desire to punish wrongdoing. Cease it, prevent it... but I no longer dwell on punishment and vengeance. My energy and intent is on healing. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawei Posted March 19, 2014 Is taoism about self-promotion? I suspect that the examples you seek are already outside the questioning of such 'newbie want-to-know' questions. One can claim it is about self-understanding or self-knowing... I suspect it is more about Tao-Zen smiling at the wind blowing... The wind wanting to know if the wind is felt by others.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted March 19, 2014 There's this teeny-tiny spark in my lower belly, and when I turn my gaze inward, I see the whole freaking universe there. When I feel the need to, I can retreat to this secret place and just smile. In other developments, it wasn't long ago that I found an equally teeny-tiny spark in the middle of my brain. That's about it for bang zoom so far. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adept Posted March 19, 2014 When I'm tired, I sleep. When I'm hungry, I eat. I can demonstrate these instantly. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 19, 2014 When I'm tired, I sleep. When I'm hungry, I eat. I can demonstrate these instantly. Wow, that is quite an accomplishment in your cultivation there..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted March 19, 2014 When I'm tired, I sleep. When I'm hungry, I eat. I can demonstrate these instantly. would you be willing to take me on as an student? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adept Posted March 19, 2014 would you be willing to take me on as an student? Only if I can wear silk pyjamas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9th Posted March 19, 2014 For those who have cultivated at least five years, can you describe what have you accomplished....??? It would be something like you couldn't do it before but now you could. If you were asked to demonstrate your special skill, can you do it instantly....??? Before asking for such things from others, you must ask yourself - would you be able to notice such a demonstration in the first place? Or were you talking about stuff like chewing glass or dragging a bulldozer with your nutsack? Maybe you should be a little more specific. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Thank you! I thought no one will ever ask the question. Of course, I have something to offer. Otherwise, I wouldn't have initiated this thread. I have developed an immense body strength much much stronger than before. I'd scheduled to meet one of the TTB members, in a local park with questions about Tai Ji Quan. I had demonstrated the Neigong ability developed from Tai Ji like Fa Jin, instantly, to him. He can witness that if he wish to come forward.I can project my voice, with one deep breath, up to a half minute from Chi Kung practice. In addition, my leg muscles are hard as a rock. Edited March 20, 2014 by ChiDragon 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yabyum24 Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) For those who have cultivated at least five years, can you describe what have you accomplished....??? It would be something like you couldn't do it before but now you could. If you were asked to demonstrate your special skill, can you do it instantly....??? I have only cultivated since last September but I can already clearly and visibly demonstrate something I couldn't do before. A few years ago I used to practice yoga and one position I could do is called 'cow face pose' (see link). Then I injured my back and right shoulder (not during yoga) and could no longer do it on that side. Reaching behind me in a certain position would cause me real pain and my movement was thus quite restricted. Within 2 months of starting Tai Chi I had full movement back again and can now demonstrate cow face pose with both arms - something I have been unable to do for at least 2 years. Okay, I'm no John Chang, but I'll settle for that healing. It's 'miraculous' enough for me. Edited March 19, 2014 by yabyum24 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C T Posted March 19, 2014 I have only cultivated since last September but I can already clearly and visibly demonstrate something I couldn't do before. A few years ago I used to practice yoga and one position I could do is called 'cow face pose' (see link). Then I injured my back and right shoulder (not during yoga) and could no longer do it on that side. Reaching behind me in a certain position would cause me real pain and my movement was thus quite restricted. Within 2 months of starting Tai Chi I had full movement back again and can now demonstrate cow face pose with both arms - something I have been unable to do for at least 2 years. That's some result! Well done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spotless Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) "The ultimate test"? At the end of five years of intense spiritual work are you still impressed by the by-products of your endeavors or was your work striving to achieve circus tricks and can you prove you are a good act. The ultimate test is so often a personal one - am I a jerk? Have I been striving to not be such a self identified jerk. Have I been inculcating right thinking, right action into my life? Is the coarse in me becoming refined and turning to a golden vibration - or have I embraced the coarse and united with my self identification? Edited March 21, 2014 by Spotless 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yabyum24 Posted March 20, 2014 was your work striving to achieve circus tricks and can you prove you are a good act. Well... I was hoping it would help me to pull some chicks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted March 20, 2014 Thank you! I thought no one will ever ask the question. Of course, I have something to offer. Otherwise, I wouldn't have initiated this thread. I have developed an immense body strength much much stronger than before. Where were you at when I posted my thread on Qi and strength? I even had a video lol -where's yours? We should arm wrestle, and the winner gets a Diploma In addition, my leg muscles are hard as a rock. *flexes bicep* - dude, feel my muscle! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Where were you at when I posted my thread on Qi and strength? I even had a video lol -where's yours? We should arm wrestle, and the winner gets a Diploma *flexes bicep* - dude, feel my muscle! There is one trick in arm wrestle to keep one from loosing. Of course, both are with equal weight and strength. I have developed my muscle from Tai Ji and ZZ. How did you develop yours? Edited March 20, 2014 by ChiDragon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted March 20, 2014 There is one trick in arm wrestle to keep one from loosing. Of course, both are with equal weight and strength. I have developed my muscle from Tai Ji and ZZ. How did you develop yours? powerlifting and martial arts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 20, 2014 powerlifting and martial arts Or reaching under the table and grabbing your opponent's ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawei Posted March 21, 2014 We should arm wrestle, and the winner gets a Diploma Mine from years of wrestling on a mat... I used to love arm wrestling... struggle through the right-arm wrestling... make a guy sweat to death for several minutes... and he would emerge the victor and full of ego. Then I would announce that I am left handed and we needed to test how long he could hold out I taught soccer for 20 years... if you can't score goals with both feet, your half as good as you could be. Check both sides of the equation before people start flexing their muscles 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Or reaching under the table and grabbing your opponent's ..... Blonde arm wrestle http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Russian+Beer+arm+wrestle&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=512D9C4C1C34AAE7BAFA512D9C4C1C34AAE7BAFA Edited March 21, 2014 by ChiDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 21, 2014 Yeah, perfect example. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted March 21, 2014 Where were you at when I posted my thread on Qi and strength? I even had a video lol -where's yours? The reason I didn't response because I didn't see Chi Kung was involved in your practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
