commonmanbob Posted June 15, 2014 I found this site by Googling 'Nie Yeh' ... it corrected my spelling. I have been dedicating my focus to Daoist meditation since I retired, so the discussions here are quite stimulating. I'm rather new to some of the concepts of internal geometry, but excited that some are daring to make an attempt to "map out" the world on the other side of our eyeballs and ears! I remember all my attempts to get answers to internal questions always resulted in either a "you CRAZY, boy" or "go read the bible" when I was a child. Years later, when I started reading some of the serious discussions about consciousness (such as David Chalmers) I became interested in meditation and dug out my copy of the Tao Te Ching from the 60s, but didn't get as much help as I needed. Then I recently found a copy of "Original Tao" in a bookstore. I felt a fire starting under myself to TRY the techniques involved. Now I sit (often with an EEG and a HeartMath analyzer attached) for hours a day, practicing, practicing, practicing. I have my ups and downs. My ability to hold sustained meditation is increasing slowly. I also notice a calming effect that just can't be denied (* I am currently about 6 months into benzodiazepine detox, and the withdrawals are: everything that ISN'T calm *) and it may just save my life.  And finding this site was a definite high point for me today. I'll be reading more over the next few days before I try to "jump in" to any threads.  Namaste  CommonmanBob 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted June 15, 2014 Hello and welcome CommonmanBob. Â Please include in your reading the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of when getting started. Â For the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day but after that you may posta as much as you wish. Â Good luck and best wishes, Â Chang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted June 15, 2014 Awesome work brother! Â Dig in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Always found water fasting to be an awesome way of detoxing the body. Though such an intense and sudden method might not be suited to your situation. Welcome to TTB, I look forward to reading your contributions. Â My 2 cents, Peace Edited June 15, 2014 by OldChi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted June 16, 2014 You seem awesome. Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted June 16, 2014 Always interesting to hear about those who seriously 'hack' into there life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted June 16, 2014 Outstanding! Â With that outlook and approach you are going to gain sincere benefits. Welcome to the Bums... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted June 16, 2014 Sounds great so far. Maybe write a bit about your detox experiences? I think it's something that a lot of people here are interested in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome Bob - delighted to have you here. - you couldn't have found a more interesting forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
