falcon Posted November 17, 2017 Hi Dbums, The website is full of insight, experience, and recommendations. I became a member as I am interested in learning more about Taoist alchemy and similar ancient practices. Swallowing the pill, inner peace, and awakening latent abilities is the goal. Not so much as they are the end goal, but desired means to bring into my everyday. Currently my practice and path mostly consists of Qi Gong/Nei Gong/Nei Dan. However, I am open to all forms of energy and esoteric work. Cheers (Tea mug) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted November 17, 2017 Hello, falcon and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum Terms and Rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Marblehead and the TDB team Hi falcon, Yep. Many members here enjoy talking about your interests. You are welcome to jump right in ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forms to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Marblehead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/18/2017 at 6:08 AM, falcon said: Swallowing the pill, inner peace, and awakening latent abilities is the goal. Not so much as they are the end goal, but desired means to bring into my everyday. Hi falcon, Nice simple notions. I can perceive where you are coming from. On 11/18/2017 at 6:08 AM, falcon said: Cheers (Tea mug) Bottoms up (beer can), - LimA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falcon Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) - Just an update for recorded purposes - My original post stressed desires for awakening latent abilities and such, but have been losing interest in such desires. Less and less I've lost obsession over the technicals of Nei Dan. Intuition has been a great teacher from the beginning, and where my loyalty lie. Lately, I'm more focused on emptying my cup then filling it. Letting go of the ego I go... Edited July 11, 2018 by falcon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 11, 2018 I think that's called evolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Marblehead said: I think that's called evolution. Good morning Dada-da, Evolution? But it is a fast forward: November 18, 2017 => July 12, 2018. Shouldn't it be more step-wise...? Please overlook this: mug of tea => can of beer. - LimA Edited July 11, 2018 by Limahong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, falcon said: Just an update for recorded purposes Hi falcon, Thank you for the update; many a times I have wondered what have happened to silent bummies whose paths I had crossed. I have PM communication with a few and I touch base with them from time to time re going forward. There is a time lapse of about eight months since your maiden post (X) and now (Y). From Y (if I read in between the lines correctly) I can perceive some falcon transformation in between X and Y. Am I correct? I perceive your transformation in relation to my own experiential perception of wu wei and the Void. I am very much inclined to believe that your transformation pertains to going forward well per these positive milestones on your own personal road less traveled: - My original post stressed desires for awakening latent abilities... but have been losing interest in such desires. - Less... I've lost obsession over the technicals of Nei Dan. - Intuition has been a great teacher from the beginning, and where my loyalty lies. - Lately, I'm more focused on emptying my cup then filling it. If my reading of Y is correct, I am happy and proud of you Bro (Sis) - a good testimonial for TDB. I particularly like this from you - Letting go of the ego I go... When I let go of myself thus - I found peace as a nobody. Welcome back to TDB. - LimA Edited July 12, 2018 by Limahong Enhance ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falcon Posted July 25, 2018 Thank you all for your input. I'm not one to hang around here for long periods of time often. I will give updates as I see worth keeping track of. Today for instance, I'm having tremendous periods of "in the moment" presence. I can taste the sweet nectar I believe to be dripping down from behind the third eye. I'm also catching wind to the various thought streams that try to pull my awareness, energy, and mind. The only stream I wish to get lost in is from the ever loving source. The spirit that is plentiful with inspiration and direction. My heart yearns for the self expression of the divine. Do I surrender to this light? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in Translation Posted July 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, falcon said: Do I surrender to this light? Hi Falcon, When you're in the light of source there is no surrender. The light takes you and that's just that. But definitely seek the light. I've only experienced the light once but it was a profound, earth shattering event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rene Posted July 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, falcon said: Thank you all for your input. I'm not one to hang around here for long periods of time often. I will give updates as I see worth keeping track of. Today for instance, I'm having tremendous periods of "in the moment" presence. I can taste the sweet nectar I believe to be dripping down from behind the third eye. I'm also catching wind to the various thought streams that try to pull my awareness, energy, and mind. The only stream I wish to get lost in is from the ever loving source. The spirit that is plentiful with inspiration and direction. My heart yearns for the self expression of the divine. Do I surrender to this light? You are the self expression of the divine. Fly true, falcon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limahong Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, falcon said: Do I surrender to this light? Hi falcon, Yes - beautifully the way you have shared with us. But try not to define anything too rigidly - if possible not at all. Fly true - says rene. Fly Taoist everyday. Ask Wu Ming Jen ~ why? Answer in sky above sky. Happy landing, - LimA Edited July 26, 2018 by Limahong Correct errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
