shontonga

and the alive, for generations. My heart breaks for all. So far is very near. the strongest of all things and the most fragile of all things is life. If you've worked with such, you know it is true. what strength that can be given with this child's thoughts and prayers i do send out to all. thank you S.

Thank you Steve, your words do help and make sense. i practice a Yang Lu Chaun style (SP.?) an old Yang style that is close to some chen style, i'm told. No explanation is too ever basic, seeds grow trees! Have been a student for quite awhile but not so long in the scheme of things! Still think am Very much a beginner. "who finds worry in fa jin" is this child. Don't like to hit people, tend to pull punches, When i hit folks Feel every part of their body, head to toe. Some things i don't want to feel/know. Makes me want to throw up or go crawl into a corner and ball my eyes out. (I am a wimp, yes!) So, can't handle it! Much better at receiving in that respect! (although i am still a wimp, LOL!) this last time i totally slacked off on form work was playin' with the long form, about to learn a new move for me that is a fajin. Worry it's that much "more" energy do you feel the derection/other person that much more. the thought of it makes me want to puke , can't keep slacking off like this though! Just Gotta get over my Bad sellf ! Thanks again, Shon

Hi! I am Shon, nice to meet you! Have Fun!

fajin exercises ? would like to know ... It's fun to take a few poses and link them together. i don't have much space inside so working with just a few poses is great ! another option is to play with the 13 "moves" (8 energies/5 elements) that make up tai chi, one at a time. Not sure how much sense that makes, there are others on this forum that can explain much better than this kid. Know i saw a post here by Darin Hamel in the beginning of "My Tai Chi Story..." post. that explains what they are. He may go into more detail but i haven't had a chance yet to read further at this time. Standing and playing with foot work take very little room! Good luck patrick ! Xue Sheng? Sir? could you say a few words about fa jin exercises that may be good for one ... who finds worry in fa jin ? Thank You (there are no simies to show a bow?) Shon

NOooo? ... that don't work??? that's 8,7,4 and an extra line with 7, so silly ; ) first line is five beats second line is seven beats third line five. Hiku? could be wrong. Whops, forgot should pick up last line! >Finding only Tao >the pond becomes clear >in stillness inside In stillness inside with any question you wish just settle and sit Thanks Myth!

Eager Minds are my Favorite kinds! HELLO! I am Shon ! I am sorry ... i also sadly suffer from the lazy but syndrome. very sad thing that. am told it's curable ? For this tail dragger My tai chi teacher Helps ! and am thinkin' this forum also will!? Have a Blast, Kid! No need to lurk! So many lurkers out there already! Ask question ! C U ! Shon

Bob's Big Boy drops into snake creeps down finding only tao? Ahh? I think my accent/lack of one makes me count differently! Sorry about that! Peace! Shon

Ooo, Great question. U got it easy She's your girl friend, so you already know what she feels like. Have you ever really felt love when you've looked at someone/thing? (No. Not LUST for like a sandwich or something!... that's another energy! ) Or felt loved when someone has looked at u ? I am sure they have, though we all go though points that make it hard to remember sometimes. If you look at pictures of gurus, saints, or holy folks, no mater there religion, You always(Just go with me) see them with shining eyes and this "wacky" blissed out smile, Think about it. Make a face, Scowl. Even in play it effects how ya feel, right? That, kid, is a part of the key ; ) Smile !!! feel it your self . And feel her ( minds out of the gutters,kids) as much as you can. Like your sitting there with her. Then just stay in that space, no need to have expectations or to worry about what to "Do", just be there. ... after it happens? that doesn't matter either, just enjoy it! You can feel her she can feel you. Though not everyone has been taught to think like that, so some folks may not be as aware yet or may not want to be. That doesn't matter, just have fun with it. All ya need to know is ... u know her. what she feals like. & Love is a Great vehicle for any kind of healing energy. Most have heard that "energy follows thought" (um,is it Yi leads qi? or did i use the wrong word?) add a bit of feeling and watch the ampage Soar! Have fun! Shon

? we already contain them. (I have no idea how to back that up, but how could we not?) Shon U R made up of the same stuff as the stars, though with more attitude! and maybe a bit more dirty water, i think. Peace! Shon

Ooo, when dealing with "TP's" That book is a life saver !!! That Is a book that should be in EVERY home! We all get aches and pains or know someone with them, nice t know what to do about/for them! Standing pratice is nice for posture,i find. Body seems to adjust it's self, make it's own corrections. Good to have a good teacher, if u can, when you start just because our habits are so ingrained in us. Stay well! Shon

OMG! SOBeautiful Thank you! Shon

So many places to go with That LOL. Do you feel it now? hot, burning, itching, cracking? Need some ointment fast? Shon

she sat in stillness wrapped safe in a blanket contemplating Love

Hi!

Hi Kwan Kan ! Sometimes that leap helps you to Soar!!! It's Fun to Fly! Enjoy! Shon

Nice to meat you Vince, It's interesting how things all fit together throughout all the different teachings. Hope You have fun! Shon

Crickets awaken to the sound of flapping wings. What a tasty Snack! (yuck!) Shon

My thoughts are with you, in chaos or calm with you. Till the sun shines down. Shon

Hi!

YES,YES! IT'S FEAR! Definite FEAR! LOL! Their must be other practitioners out there ? Lot's have looked at this heading? I Hope I didn't scare anyone away with my own joking! The human body is amazing what it can adapt to This body of mine is workin' to hard trying to adapt to other things though, right now! A sad thing to have that as a worry for folks(size). What must that do to a soul. Can understand cultivation & striving to better oneself in whatever ways but can tell ya what ever anyone is Is perfect ! Not to get to personal but how can you not with such a subject? As long as one is willing to learn and open to playing and having fun ... Size dosen't matter .05 kg? what's that in ounces ? Used to use fishing weights that were 4 ounces to keep the line down. Is that what folks use for this, fishing weights? Or do the actually make ones special for the job? Could be a good market! how do they attach, is there a certain kind of "sling" One could hook the weights onto? thrombosis!!!???!!! IS IT WORTH IT!!! Oh My. sounds like it could turn blue and then you know what happens, Right?!? LOL Am Sorry. am trying to be serious! I do think any exercise one finds to do Will be a learning experience along the way. What stands out the most as far as what you've leaned through all this? Stay well, Shon & Play Carefully!!!

Hi! Enjoy!

Hi cktan ! Will enjoy hearing of your experiences! The differences and the similarities ! Stay well! Shon

: ) Not sure about the whole enlightenment thing? There is some mention of enlightenment ... then the laundry, or something??? I don't enjoy laundry But congrats, kido! Have fun separating the lights and darks ! (Hey, why do folks do that anyway?) See U! Shon Ya don't want this child to wash yer socks. Always better to go to someone enlightened !

LOL,LOve it! Aww,my ribs hurt! To Funny! Thanks! Shon

Hi! Not sure have seen that book? going to have to check it out! Thanks for mentioning it . i play with tai chi , a small bit of bagua, um, a kungfu staff form called Chaos and whatever comes my way! Got into martial arts through meditation, needed something physical to complement the energetic. Find all things can be done as chi kung but am interested in learning more! Always! Think i joind this site to learn and to also play some push hands over the web!!! Stay well & have fun! Shon will check out the book, Thanks!