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superman · 12-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Greetings all!

I have been a regular reader of this forum, and I thought I would like to contribute some ideas. I am a current practicioner of the Wudang Martial Arts (one of them including Tai Chi Chuan) and Chi Kung (qigong in romanized Chinese).

What is Chi Kung (Qigong)?
For those of you that are unfamiliar with Chi Kung, Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese exercise system that utilizes 'Chi' to maintain health. Chi is the energy that permeates this universe... it has always been there and will always be there. It can't be destroyed nor created. This can be interpreted as God by Christians, Allah by Muslims, energy field by quantum physicists, etc.

When practiced correctly and properly, it can help cure various illnesses, enhance one's vitality, calm one's mind and expand his intellect. Martial artists such as myself also learn to harness this energy to make the body as strong as iron or to inflict damage to the opponent's internal organs with a seemingly gentle tap.

Experiences
One of the things that I experienced with Chi Kung is a raised awareness level. At times, I can see a blur of energy surrounding a person or even a tree. During meditative states, I can literally feel the chi in my body merging with the surrounding environment around me. I have been told by master that this is Satori, or a Zen awakening.

Happiness and the Law of Attraction
Another important aspect of my training is that it makes me happy. As you know from Steve's articles and from watching the Secret DVD (if you watched it), emotions are an important indicator of what you are attracting in this world. Chi Kung helps clear any emotional and physical blockages in your body, making you happy.
I can now easily see why the Chinese term for good luck is Hao Yuen Chi -- translated as the Good Circulation of Chi (or energy). When you are happy and your body is healthy, you can't help but attract positive things that will support your happiness. Due to the Law of Attraction, Chi Kung improves your luck!

How Chi Kung Keeps You in Tune with the Universe
Heres my theory (remember it is only a theory!).

Imagine the Universe. Or God. Or Ultimate Reality. In reality, one cannot describe God or Ultimate Reality in words because to do so would conceptualize it. But for the sake of convenience, just imagine this with me.

Ultimate Reality, or God, contains eternal love and bliss that everyone alive today is striving to reach. However, the majority of the people are stressed and tensed physically and emotionally. They are often sad or depressed and wonder why they cannot receive "God's Grace". But... How can they? They are tuning themselves out of the Universe's frequency of love and happiness by being tense and depressed!

Chi Kung aims to remove all blockages within the human body, whether it is physical or mental. Once all blockages are removed, God's frequency can easily be received by the body. The individual would experience a newfound joy for life. Hypothetically, to completely remove all blockages would be impossible... by then one would have achieved enlightenment! He would realize that he is no different from the trees or clouds outside. To actually experience it and to know it academically are two different things.

But even low level Chi Kung practioners benefit... they experience better blood flow, they are more relaxed and happier, etc.

Just my experience and 2 cents...

Stephen

12-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
superman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Eastern Arts Greetings all! I have been a regular reader of this forum, and I thought I would like to contribute some ideas. I am a current practicioner of the Wudang Martial Arts (one of them including Tai Chi Chuan) and Chi Kung (qigong in romanized Chinese). What is Chi Kung (Qigong)? For those of you that are unfamiliar with Chi Kung, Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese exercise system that utilizes 'Chi' to maintain health. Chi is the energy that permeates this universe... it has always been there and will always be there. It can't be destroyed nor created. This can be interpreted as God by Christians, Allah by Muslims, energy field by quantum physicists, etc. When practiced correctly and properly, it can help cure various illnesses, enhance one's vitality, calm one's mind and expand his intellect. Martial artists such as myself also learn to harness this energy to make the body as strong as iron or to inflict damage to the opponent's internal organs with a seemingly gentle tap. Experiences One of the things that I experienced with Chi Kung is a raised awareness level. At times, I can see a blur of energy surrounding a person or even a tree. During meditative states, I can literally feel the chi in my body merging with the surrounding environment around me. I have been told by master that this is Satori, or a Zen awakening. Happiness and the Law of Attraction Another important aspect of my training is that it makes me happy. As you know from Steve's articles and from watching the Secret DVD (if you watched it), emotions are an important indicator of what you are attracting in this world. Chi Kung helps clear any emotional and physical blockages in your body, making you happy. I can now easily see why the Chinese term for good luck is Hao Yuen Chi -- translated as the Good Circulation of Chi (or energy). When you are happy and your body is healthy, you can't help but attract positive things that will support your happiness. Due to the Law of Attraction, Chi Kung improves your luck! How Chi Kung Keeps You in Tune with the Universe Heres my theory (remember it is only a theory!). Imagine the Universe. Or God. Or Ultimate Reality. In reality, one cannot describe God or Ultimate Reality in words because to do so would conceptualize it. But for the sake of convenience, just imagine this with me. Ultimate Reality, or God, contains eternal love and bliss that everyone alive today is striving to reach. However, the majority of the people are stressed and tensed physically and emotionally. They are often sad or depressed and wonder why they cannot receive "God's Grace". But... How can they? They are tuning themselves out of the Universe's frequency of love and happiness by being tense and depressed! Chi Kung aims to remove all blockages within the human body, whether it is physical or mental. Once all blockages are removed, God's frequency can easily be received by the body. The individual would experience a newfound joy for life. Hypothetically, to completely remove all blockages would be impossible... by then one would have achieved enlightenment! He would realize that he is no different from the trees or clouds outside. To actually experience it and to know it academically are two different things. But even low level Chi Kung practioners benefit... they experience better blood flow, they are more relaxed and happier, etc. Just my experience and 2 cents... Stephen