Enchanted Garden

Hello Maybe, My only practice is a 10-15 minute Long Form (DVD #4). Upon completing the meditation during day time, a healthy kind of appetite arises for me too, enabling me to digest more than usual. Yet, if I'm feeling some munchies at an inappropriate time, like around bed time, after the session all cravings are gone, leaving me totally satisfied. So, my guess is that FP energy has its intelligence as to know when to start your digestive fire and when to curb your appetite based on your true needs.

You are a true spiritual warrior, Earl Grey! Thank you for the encouragement.

Finding and committing to a spiritual practice has always been the biggest battle of my life. These are the subjects I'm preoccupied every minute of my life, yet very little progress is made in the practical sense. And it is no wonder if I'm still a bud hesitating to bloom. Long story short, the dark night of the soul was 8 years long. It was mainly due to having discovered the path among many. It was proving to be everything imaginable and unimaginable. It had a way of unveiling the true me; my potential, abilities, knowledge, experiences were emerging like meeting an old long-forgotten friend. But due to very valid reasons, I'd convinced myself against pursuing that path. It was the most painful thing ever, worse even than losing a loved one. In a way, I'm still stuck because it never happened. But what did also happen is a lesson that is worth a million lifetimes was accomplished through that. Something that was even more dear and profound than reaping the greatest benefits for oneself through a practice. I'm sorry for being obscure. Now that the lesson brought by nothing less than the Divine Grace itself is fulfilled, it's eternally mine to cherish, I have an option to go back and do what my heart's desire was. But I've also been entertaining a thought that a brand new beginning might be awaiting, and perhaps an even better practice can come in, if I'm open, as a reward for all the tears, longing and enduring the pain. Developing a relationship with my Spiritual Consultants (call it even God) was one of the outcomes of my torturous experience. For a while, I've been praying hard for an authentic qigong practice. I was led to TheDaoBums. Certain issues were cleared up that were still lingering. Next, a practice of Flying Phoenix was chosen for experimentation. Now, I don't do this, I'm normally very hesitant to try something new, and never just explore practices. As the DVD4 was on its way, I again prayed for assertion that this is right and also wondering how this system works. Following that were two miraculous dreams. (Well, before that... Not knowing anything about FP, out of nowhere I began listening to Om Mani Padme Hum mantra daily. Later on, I noticed mentioning of Guanyin being perhaps related to FP, and I thought "humm") So, the first dream was followed after an evening of several hours of uncontrollable sobbing listening to different Hindu mantras. That night I was taken and reunited with my spiritual family. I was home with my eternal relatives being comforted, nourished and tutored. Waking up that day, I was flying on wings, my heart ready to leap out of chest from joy. The next night I asked specifically to show me their thoughts on FP before I start doing it. Very vividly, I hear them explain to me without words and show in some other dimensional way how FP works. (I will use my terminology) So, God or Dao created everything perfect. The space represents the Will of God. Space in time, between objects, inside our bodies... And the energy of this highest will is in color blue. When we come to be in dis-accord with this will, illnesses (and other misfortunes) manifest in our bodies. We lose the purity and continuity of this blue energy inside and around us. And FP has a way of restoring it. Something like that... Further more, I was also praying for a practice that would do as much good for my family members as for myself. And I have been worried about the future of my little daughter having looked at her natal chart. So, again they confirmed that my daughter especially will get so much healing through this if I do it. What am I still doubting? Well, that's me...Or rather my stubborn mind. Or maybe I just needed to remind myself. To be honest these miraculous events are the only thing that keeps me hopeful giving this my best. And a phrase by Sifu Terry "practicing FP is being virtuous" constantly pulsates in my mind. Anyway, just felt like sharing. And, more than anything, if this brings something positive to any of you, it was worth the long post.

Ok, at least I'm not way off in my doubts. Thank you. I haven't had a chance to read all of the discussion thread yet.

Nooo Just something that came up when I was searching for the Divine Mother images and then thought of a blue light that might be attributed to her. Before that I was somewhat uneasy about the whole concept. Seemed like I would be replacing my natural energy or aura that I was born with. Maybe someone could still clarify this for me. Would greatly appreciate it!

Something like this?

Sounds good to me! Thank you!

OldSaint, I like your name by the way! I made a posting on page 263 of the Flying Phoenix Chi Kung group study.

Astral_butterfly, you made it so short and easy! Thank you so much for your input!

I'm truly feeling welcomed. Thank you, pitisukha!

Thank you, Vajra Fist!

Hello dear ones! Hopefully you won't mind my intrusion. I may be new to you guys, however I got to know many of you by reading this thread for some time. I've picked up Flying Phoenix Chi Kung about a month ago (rather miraculous events led me to this). I am grateful for so much input and feedback from the practitioners, and of course a special thanks to Sifu Terry for all his generous work. It is so rare that a teacher would participate and give so much further guidance - this speaks high of his character. Hopefully we won't take too much advantage of his precious time. But I guess the question that led me to post here (otherwise I never would, tooooo shy) has to be addressed to Sifu Terry. Reading through I haven't found the mentioning of it. So... Briefly will say that I started off right with the Long Form, since it didn't have strict prerequisites, and mainly because I have a problem with combining different exercises and also because currently I am able to put in only 20-30 minutes a day for practice. Today I will finish learning the 6/6 part of the form and then start to incorporate the breath sequence. Surprisingly I'm feeling stuff even without breath starters, just in the process of learning the movements. And couple hours after the session still feel strong currents up and down the body, oozing out of feet (so happy because I always had a problem with grounding, my feet would often be blue!), and palms all the way up to the elbows as if submerged into and circling warm water. Anyway, sorry for taking so long. I'll try to stay to the point... Couple days ago I found I'm pregnant with a second child. My question is - is Flying Phoenix Heavenly Healing Chi Meditation Long Form compatible with pregnancy, and if so up to which trimester? If not so, which meditations from the DVD1 and DVD2 (as I have them also) would be safe to practice? Thank you very much in advance. And I apologize if this question already got answered at some point in history. Nice to meet you all, Olga.

Hello Forum, Feeling blessed to partake in the quest of so many like-minded individuals. My name is Olga, a 30 year old female. I have been reading this forum for a few months, received insights and guidance to questions that have long been awaiting resolution. Now I've decided to register in order to participate in the "Flying Phoenix Chi Kung" discussion thread; something I've picked up recently hoping that this could become my path. My background is in: Christianity (Orthodox and Protestant), Vedic teachings and principles, Russian folklore, some Buddhism, some Taoism, reverence for traditional spiritual texts, lots of prayer (finding God in my heart, nature, great Saints), "Anastasia", Meditation, silent retreats, Falun Dafa, some Tai Chi, Sun-gazing, Flying Phoenix Chi Kung. Special appreciation to people like "Cihan" on this forum - you are a precious testimony that practice of qigong CAN be combined with humility, selflessness, and sincere generosity. Thank you all for your attention. Wish everyone the best on your spiritual journeys!