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  1. At the Temple

    Much better than "No Swimming!" ... or ... "Come See Our Lucky Three Legged Frogs!" Have enjoyed all your posts with pictures and videos. You've seen some beautiful places, beautiful land and got a chance to meet some interesting folks, it looks like. I Know you'll see and meet more when you get to N.Y. ! Hope you have fun Lin! Stay well, Shon
  2. At the Temple

    Me and my dad always joked about them being spirit ships! Orbs. Have seen some very cool ones like trailers/snakes & my nephew always had wisps of smoke around him when he was a child, strange. Love you photos Lin! Thank you! Say, What does the flag say above the lake ? Stay well! Shon
  3. 12 reasons to say "Holy Crap"

    Haha!"Holy Crap!' There is no post! Is Ok B.G.! Everyone else should list their own 12 ! Peace ! Shon
  4. ///

    Hi Witch ! Third eye can = 6th chakra but depends on who is doing the counting! There are several eyes and hundreds of chakras and folks preferences to working with different ones creates several versions of the "7 main chakras" . the one in the center there is usually said to be the fifth eye. It's interesting that each of the eyes(or any chakra) has differing qualities to them. Can be fun to play with them! Innies and outies? Love it! Wonder if it's true ... from direction of spin and circulation could be??? Sorry my words don't answer your question Cat! Hard to distinguish at this point if the cause of experiences was just from working on a certain chakra or more just from working on energy in general ! Usually used to work with the chakras more as a progressive sweep, Maybe going through them but not focusing on one at a time unless feeling sick/out of balance somehow. Fun question though! Did have "cobaltian vision" often at one point , where the buildings and everything would disappear, but any thing that was alive was filled with these strings of living lights! Was very cool ... except when driving!!! Trees and people where So Amazing !!! Take care! Shon Ps! I am one of those folks that never did drink or do any drugs This kinda crazy shitttt is/was All Natural !!!
  5. Got any "Dragon Gate" pictures?

    Um, think about it! All traditions are just shamanic traditions! ... at the roots if one goes back far enough! ? So why wouldn't you give credit?
  6. The illusion of time.

    Clarity is overrated! Confusion can be at times more creative reminded this kid of some stuff once learned but long time forgotten! now inspired to try some old techniques, cool enough! Thanks! If one jot were changed ... : ) Tao. Peace!
  7. The illusion of time.

    OhI Like that! Thank you Zbob Love the leaves and the trees! they were whispering of rain when i was just outside! Sounding soft and happy and almost expectant. that sounds like a great meditation Thanks!
  8. The illusion of time.

    Be bad to offend lawnmowers such as those! ... Glad they're not spit at! LOL. Thanks Wolf, interesting concept to take into journeying, not sure of your words but my mind has returned to it through the day. Puts me in mind of (again? words for it?) "center pole/life tree/spirt spear or sticks" that are used as an anchor of sorts ? or as a marker or a path way/door/portal during journeying at times. Have worked with trees and land in such ways but this brings other images to mind? Not sure I catch your meaning for sure but thanks you gave me some to think on! Stay well, Shon Hi Zbob! Just a note on the side ? Any questions you have on "Time" can be answered by sitting with a bowl of water! Sit and drop a little stone into it. The rings you see are just a VERY small part ! Have fun! Shon Think it is Rain who has a great avatar right now to show the rings Try it with a Quiet mind and soft eyes calm heart Like to know what you find if anything? Peace! Shon
  9. Anybody play go?

    Hi! don't know what it could possibly be? Go? Go your it! Have fun! Shon
  10. LSD, Mushrooms, and Yogis?

    LOL, Only 200??? ... Your more experienced than many, pranaman! No. Not laughing at the idea of Pleidians. Seen to much to laugh at such as that. Just at the idea that ingesting something makes communication's with anyone clearer. You can do all that on your own, if you want to. and have the skills in your back pocket if you want to do it again without having to rely on any substance outside yourself. You'll do well kid, keep up the breathing & meditation! And have fun with it! Take care Pranaman! Shon
  11. LSD, Mushrooms, and Yogis?

    ??? No reason to ingest anything to connect with plant spirits. as for Pleiadians ... LOL Try connecting with the next person you see! Weather it's a loved one, a stranger, or your own face in the mirror! If you are meant to connect with "far out folks" from other worlds may as well practice with those you meet every day! There are other ways to connect with things like that other than tripping your brains out. Good luck be safe Prana can be a good vehicle, Pranaman!
  12. The illusion of time.

    A story of sorts for you Wolf (a bit long, maybe?!), a story true of time. written clear but for words to be lost but those with experience of beginnings and endings and of the circles of dust some meanings may be clearer? Was once in a state of playing with sameness and separation A job that if one has "able hands" one does a job that's a double edged blade This one was in a state of three but still was one watching ~seeing, hearing, feeling being another sharing selves and went to a "point" beyond an other's end A place/space/time "I" wasn't to go This self got in the way with emotions questioning begging answers that are not The self attracted attention of another without concept of time And being the self caused hesitation a reaction to slow to react confused by thoughts, emotions, analyzing, questioning The other not restricted by time moved with speed immeasurable in an instance "my" guard was up An instant is a very long period of time, old friend This one was hit hard So fast it was thought just a tap Knowing well it could have been much worse for this child Not knowing that time would show how hard hit A strike that continued for months causing a slow seeping to fill that was as though a poisoned water with unexplained chest pains and lungs filling a drowning while breathing clean air ... and of course leaving Dr.'s confused and shrugging and prescribing foolishness The concept of time was "my" own "my" hesitation, reaction so slow the others speed, instantaneous strike that was slowly felt for months Effects that have been felt for years Still a concept that binds this one with the other unaware of such chains existence Unknowing and unconcerned The strike also a double edged sword that is still teaching slowly learning to drop time to reality but still confused and caught free falling into and through spider webs Such sticky stuff! am still learning. when it drops the surprise on others faces makes me laugh! So, What think you Wolf? Paragraphs are a foolish foolishness but even much so if you don't use punctuation ! Or to just have fun maybe just limit it Blur the beginnings and endings! and wait for folks minds to spin! LOL! I Know I Am An A_s ! LOL ... but i so enjoy it! Like the mountains cooling their toes in the sea with surfers above playing along in the waves! Also like the idea of your sweet lawnmowers but wonder ... do they spit ? Like lamas? I'm thinkin' all the monks should have some drop spindles! (for to make wool/yarn!) But then you may all have to learn to knit? Stay well, Shon Sorry, This story may not make Any sense at all for how long it is ??? Not sure? Thank you Wolf Stay well, Shonton Ga
  13. The Taoist Mystic

    HaHa! "Pink sky at night, Sailors delight. Pink sky in the morning, Sailors take warning!" Etched upon this soul by generations who have worked upon waters. Some of the first words remembered for this child born below sea level! LOL, Do they suit the mountains though? Mountains are but far off dreams these days. Old memories That go on for so long. Pat the Mountain hello for me! Have shared in mountians dreams, remembered flight in the bones of birds. All ways watching. Thank you for sharing what you see! Layers following layers and blending like Aurora borealis is part of what is played with these days. One aspect is "time". "Time" can confuse and blow this mind! LOL. Thank you Wolf Stay well, Shon
  14. Taking One Across

    Hmm? Sorry 'bout that! was commenting on ~ "HEHE I'll be crossing the Pacific Shores in 2 weeks and arriving on the Western Shores of NY on July 4th...how symbolic! hahahaha Peace and Blessings Brother, Lin Ai Wei" Independence Day! Has to be Perfect! Maybe you'll see fire works! Just for your arrival , of course! Lin ? Can you comment on the term you used "wisdom ground" ? Think i know what you mean but may know it by other terms? Am not Buddhist and some of my own background is causing me to question the meaning To many layers of stuff playing on my mind! Wondering? Thank you! Stay well, Shon
  15. Solstice journey in Oxfordshire

    Liked reading that! Written very peacefully it seems. Have always been interested in those lines but haven't done much research on them. Think there are places they run through here in the U.S.A. More out west, maybe? Will have to check out that book! Like the idea of "ex~beast" , too! Always makes me smile and laugh So many ways to take such a statement! Good to be a Beast no more! LOL Sounds like a beautiful day together. ... So You Pet The Crayfish??? Or did you eat the thing??? LOL Thank You for the tale of your day, Did make me smile. Stay well, Ian! Shon
  16. Taking One Across

    Hahaha! Love it! Thank you Lin Ai "If a techer were to proclaim that they can take one across, and gaurantee it, the seeker should look out! Its 99.9999999% lies. The only thing which can take a cultivator to the wisdom shore is Wisdom teaching only. All the states and abilities will just cover the wisdom mind when there is no true wisdom present." Mmm. Agreed. Haven't (myself) heard of teachers proclaiming it, though am sure some do, but, MAN! Have heard their "Students"! LOL. Have often seen "Students" put their teacher up on a pedestal of worship, that doesn't allow the teacher to be "human". Have Seen plenty of teachers buy into it! Oooo, The stories I could share!!! Sages, Gurus, and Harems! Jet planes, Ashrams, and "Communities" of every kind! ... but i will try and behave ? ... for now! Have also seen the heart ache that it causes. For the student but also for the Teacher that they love. For some it is ruins after that. Have seen some truly great Teachers Lose it all. (not sayin' it's good or bad here!) They can't reclaim their reputations after that or be taken seriously at all. and some wonderful knowledge gets lost. Anyway, it's late here and i am rambeling ... again! Thanks Lin, I have enjoyed reading your posts! & Coming to N.Y. on the 4th of July? All I can say is PERFECT! Absolutely Perfect ! Safe Trip! Shon
  17. Spiritual Guides

    Sorry , edited for dbl. posting !
  18. Spiritual Guides

    LOL! Been called "wise" but it's always followed by other words that make me think it may not be quite complimentary! Thanks Yoda! "Damn straight. Darkness = Increased Melatonin Secretion = Increased endogenous DMT = Spiritual Visions." Right. True! but? but point being that the same work can be done day or night, doesn't matter. In bright light or darkness. When timing's right, it's right! We like to have rules and restrictions they = order to our minds Be nice if the rest of creation followed OUR rules! LOL Darn Sprits! I said you have to take you shoes off inside!!! Your tracking Spirit mud all over the rug. Would you look at that! Man. LOL, Our rules don't make any sense most the time! Peace! Shon
  19. Spiritual Guides

    LOL Noooo,not just that. Have to disagree there! ... think about it , some folks love the sun, some love the moon! It's all the same Mj, But for the person doing the "work" darkness effects a lot. In a lot of ways. Peace! Shon
  20. Spiritual Guides

    Hey Cat Sounds like you've been doing this for awhile, hmm? Ya know how when you settle yourself, when your calm and more open, You (might?) experiance it more? For some the sight may shift (Hence the darker rooms...can see energy and All better) feelings deepen and your more aware. Does Kunlun have that kind of effect on you? I don't know about kunlun but that's not such a strange thing for folks who do that work. Sounds like your letting down your own walls/barriers a bit. There is always opportunity to do that work and because of your experiences in your past you may also be more open to it. Hundun gave some very sound advise or posed some great questions that are always good for all to remember ~ "what do you want out of your practice? what are you looking for? and how important is it to you?" Also to be honest with Yourself. very important that. Can be trickier than it sounds! What do you think, Cat? Stay well! Shon
  21. Spiritual Guides

    As Yoda said have intention (he said prayer, i think) when you start. return to it if you feel you need to, like if you want to strengthen it, and recall it when your done. be thankful, to whoever you find it important to be. When your thankful, you'll find yourself to get calm, it's a way to come back to your self, to reconnect so to say. I'm not into cheesy affirmations, lol but have to admit I do call up love & light when i start. For me it's a shield of sorts. Kinda like a filter! That stuff is normal to me but Still Freaks The Hell Out of me ! It's a continual learning experience. People are people (um?...even the one's who might not be people?) (my folks have tried to brainwash me that 99.9 % are good. where's the balance with that!) Some are Good Some, not so Great! Use your instincts, pay attention to them. If you don't you Will learn to, HaHaHa. Learning is great in it's suckage. I am all for saying hi. No need to panic and be disrespectful gives you a chance to react. Others will not agree with that. That's ok! many ways to "deal" but curiosity always leads me. Who is it? What stories to share? What to learn by you, by them? Don't assume anyone Knows it all your just setting your self up then giving away your own "strength". Sorry this got long fast! Enjoy Neo. Good to put up wall sometime but have to remember then to let them come down sometimes, too! Stay well, Shonton Ga
  22. Long time Florida lurker emerges

    Hi! Hope you have fun, will be nice to here your input! Look forward to it! Stay well, shon
  23. The Taoist Mystic

    Hey Wolf! ... might keep me out of trouble ? Like to laugh, makes breathing easier! How often folks get stuck in the formality of fake/dead/empty rituals. Void of feeling or emotion. Empty of any connection to life? Get them laughing and their eyes start to spark! Glimmer and shine! This earth has enough Zombies! Weather monks or maidens, It is a job for all who are able, to give life, to birth it new. Sometimes in the very old or long time dead. What better way to make someone breath again than to get them smiling and laughing? LOL ... or a quick jab to the gut might work wonders also! I hope you are well, Wolf! What are you seeing these days ? Has it changed? Stay well, Shon
  24. need help please!

    ? bk meditation movie? our minds like to have something to chew on emptiness is easy, you don't have to think on it! Sometimes breath and all that other stuff can just be a distraction, good to start to create some single pointed focus but then it has to be dropped to? Just relax and be. If watching is to active for you (attention stimulates feeling? and that is undesired???) Maybe ? just be. you're breath will still breath but your attention won't influence it, it won't make you feel by intensifying your focus on breath? Just be. but i don't know what the bk meditation movie thing is all about? or what it is? Hope this helps Pranaman! Have fun with it! Shon
  25. Taking One Across

    My thought was the same as Darin's,LOL ... right across the cheek! then old songs pop into my head... "The water is wide; I can't cross o'er, And neither have I wings to fly. Give me a boat that can carry two, And both shall row, my love and I. ..." or crossing to another land/plane/world/layer. There are many versions of this story, this lesson. Some very long full of imagery. There is one that to tell would take me a good 45 min. to tell and it's even missing parts! Written almost as maps of sorts. as is this one that's so short and to the point! Love it! ? What was it that brought it to mind for you, Lin Ai ? That you thought to post it ? Glad your soon crossing the sea & comeing to the east coast! Hope you have fun in NY.! & hey! I've enjoyed the videos that you put up, too! Will have to watch more of them as time allows , really enjoyed the push hands ones! Thank you Lin Stay well, Shon ... an important lesson, thank you for sharing it Lin Ai