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Qi Gong are today seen as a healing or Fitness practice With some spiritual aspects. But what they do not know is that Qi gong from old times was what is called Cultivation practice. Yes the energy will rise within the body, but only if there is a true master you learining from. In todays society there are a lot that is called Qi gong but trully is something false and actually harm you more then it it does good. Qi energy is for self cultivation of mind and body. As a Falun Gong practitioner we also cultivate energy, but instead of Chi energy we cultivate Gong energy, and it is a high energy cultivation path. I stay away from Qi gong since it is so much negative if one does not have a true teacher. But if you only are after Chi energy for healing purposes i would say tai chi would be ok for you to try, but do Your Research before you start, because it may be that the teacher does not him/her self hold the energy needed to benefit you

I do hope i have added this in correct area of the forum If Admin feel it is in wrong thread it is of course ok to move this thread Brief Introduction to Falun Dafa Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an advanced practice of Buddha school self-cultivation, founded by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the practice’s master. It is a discipline in which “assimilation to the highest qualities of the universe—Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance)—is the foundation of practice. Practice is guided by these supreme qualities, and based on the very laws which underlie the development of the cosmos.” Master Li’s teachings are set forth in a number of texts, among which are included Falun Gong, Zhuan Falun, The Great Perfection Way of Falun Dafa, Essentials for Further Advancement, and Hong Yin (The Grand Verses). These and other works have been translated into over forty languages, and are published and distributed worldwide. The focus of Falun Dafa practice is the mind, with the cultivation of one’s mind and thoughts, or “Xinxing,” being singled out as the key to increasing Gong energy. The height of a person’s Gong is directly proportionate to that of his Xinxing. The concept of “Xinxing” encompasses the transformation of virtue (a white form of matter) and karma (a black form of matter). It also includes forbearance, discernment, and abandonment—that is, forsaking ordinary human desires and attachments, and managing to endure the most trying of ordeals. Much is encompassed by the concept. Falun Dafa also includes the cultivation of the body, which is accomplished by performing specific exercises. One purpose of the exercises is to strengthen the practitioner’s supernatural abilities and energy mechanisms by means of his or her powerful Gong force. Another purpose is to develop many living entities in the practitioner’s body. In advanced practice, the Immortal Infant will come into being and many abilities will be developed. The exercises of Falun Dafa are necessary for the transformation and cultivation of such things. A comprehensive mind-body cultivation system such as this requires both self-cultivation and physical exercises, with cultivation taking priority over exercises. A person’s Gong simply will not increase if he or she merely does exercises while failing to cultivate Xinxing. The exercises are thus a supplemental means to achieving spiritual perfection. Falun Dafa involves the cultivation of a Falun, or “law wheel.” The Falun is an intelligent, rotating entity composed of high-energy matter. The Falun that Master Li Hongzhi plants in a practitioner’s lower abdomen from other dimensions rotates constantly, twenty-four hours a day. (True cultivators can acquire a Falun by reading Master Li’s books, watching his 9-session lectures on video, listening to recordings of his 9-session lectures, or studying together with students of Falun Dafa.) The Falun helps practitioners to practice automatically. That is, the Falun refines the practitioner at all times, even though he or she isn’t performing the exercises at every moment. Of all practices made public in the world today, only Falun Dafa has managed to achieve a state in which, “the Fa refines the person.” The rotating Falun has the same qualities as the universe, and is the universe’s miniature. The Buddhist Falun, the Daoist Yin-Yang, and everything of the Ten-Directional World are reflected in the Falun. The Falun provides salvation to the practitioner when it rotates inward (clockwise), since it absorbs a great amount of energy from the universe and transforms it into Gong energy. The Falun provides salvation to others when rotating outward (counter-clockwise), for it releases energy that can save any being and rectify any abnormal condition. Being in the presence of someone who practices thus benefits a person. Falun Dafa “brings a person to a state of wisdom and harmonious existence. The movements of the practice are concise, as a great way is extremely simple and easy.” Falun Dafa is unique in eight ways: 1. A Falun is cultivated, rather than an energy elixir. 2. The Falun refines the person even when he or she is not doing the practice’s exercises. 3. One’s primary consciousness is cultivated, such that it is the person him or herself who obtains Gong energy. 4. Both mind and body are cultivated. 5. The practice consists of five exercises, which are simple and easy to learn. 6. The mind is not used to direct anything, there are no associated risks, and Gong energy increases quickly. 7. Location, time, and direction are not of concern when exercising, nor is how one concludes one’s exercise session. 8. Protection is provided by the master's Fashen, so one needn’t fear harm from malevolent entities. The teachings of Falun Dafa are thus completely unlike those of conventional practice methods or those that are based on the development of an internal elixir, or Dan. Falun Dafa practice begins at a high plane right from the outset, thus providing the most expedient, fast, ideal, and precious means of practice for those with a predestined connection or who have been practicing for years using other means but failed to develop Gong. When a practitioner’s Xinxing and the strength of his Gong reach a certain height, he or she can attain an imperishable, adamantine body while still in the secular world. A person can also achieve the “unlocking of Gong,” enlightenment, and ascension of the whole person to higher planes. Those with great determination should study this upright teaching, strive to achieve their ultimate rank, elevate their Xinxing, and forsake their attachments. Only then is spiritual perfection possible. May you cherish it—the Buddha Fa is right before you. Since I, Amanaki adding this info that come from the Falun Gong official site, this thread is not my own Words. and when questions is asked, it would be good if they are asked in a respectful manner, and letting me be able to answer Your question in a respectful manner back to you There are many rummors out there about Falun Gong, But if you want more true answer about this form of practice i would advie to read about Falun Gong or Falun dafa as it is also know as. on this two sites (hope it is ok to add website links here, if not Admin can remove the links) https://en.falundafa.org/index.html https://en.minghui.org/

When we seek happiness many People seek it from wordly belongings, like fancy cars, losts of Money or fame. But true happiness comes from within our self. When realizing that no wordly belonging can make us permanently happy, we start to seek within Our self. To find that the virtue of good living comes from being honest, having compassion for others. and to take little notice of Our own "status" in society. because none of what we gain here in physical life can be taken with us to the next life, or to what meets us when we die. Only two things will follow us. Our karma and Our virtue. So to be sure as little karma as possible follow us, it is good to live by the universe Law of Truthfulness, compassion and forberance . Do you have any thought about true happiness in Your life?

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad to inform you that I have a new self-help book coming up for 2023, which is a compilation of research-based knowledge on live a healthy and happy life with the help of a chiropractor. And thanks for the offer to share your book, I have added it to my reading list.

I am 56. I would not say I am not still learning, but there are some useful bits of wisdom you accumulate along the way. I think some of us, (I am pointing a finger at myself), learn the hard way. The one about other peoples opinions rings true for me. I spent many years living for approval of others and being depressed. I started living for my own inner approval and the majority of my depression went away. I am not saying that works for everybody because sometimes depression is chemical or situational. However I do think giving credence to your own inner being makes a big difference. Someone in their fifties once told me to drink more water. Now that I am in my fifties I will say to the younger generation to drink more water. Your value as a human being does not depend on abilities. I wish I had learned a lot earlier that I exist and am worthy of at the very minimum, my own self respect. There can be no demands or expectations of this lifetime that can change how I respect myself. And if I imagine some unconditional being in the ether, whether I believe in a deity or not, I can generate my own unconditional self acceptance without the need of outside acceptance. That's just me. It's how I get by in this life and love myself. Alternatively you might find that energy in nature, or the earth, or physical activity, or your own brand of spirituality. I know no one answer works for everybody.

Let's make 2022 the year of self love! 💚

I know every one passes through tough time...but stop.....hellow...exactly I am talking to you.....take a long breath......this is your life...make your self free....fly in the air.....you are born to fly not to crawl ....you are born to smile not to cry......give a big laughter so that your smiles spread every....they echo every wall of the universe.......you are beautiful piece of this world.........Live your life as you want.....your every cell of the body is full of energy.....you are a whole universe inside you....you are beautiful...you can dream big....no one can control our through .....let the positive energy attract you ...surround you.....you are enough amazing.... #Uswa Tul jannat #Healer

Hi everyone! For the past several months I have been going through a personal life crisis, call it midlife crisis or existential crisis, either way it has triggered me to begin self healing and undergo a spiritual journey. I have done lots of reading, watching videos from known experts, meditation, research, etc. I'm still trying to learn how to communicate with my spirit guides. This spiritual journey has fallen into place in such a manner that it feels like placing the last piece of the puzzle in...all things in my life, including things that have happened for many years which are positive and negative, are all pointing to this moment in time and this specific journey. I would love to connect with anyone who is also undergoing this journey or who have experienced spiritual awakening, can communicate with their spirit guides, have mastered meditation, etc. 💗

Self love is so important! 🧡

Dear,one don't die to the person who is not ledy to die for you , do this you will thanks me 1.Ignore him 2. Find something which will keep you busy 3.Don't talk to him about his behavior 4. Focus with your children 5. Some times take your self out , dress well, 6. Change in everything iven if you find message in his phone , or he with another women don't ask him , don't react , bat show him that you know and you gave seen , this is only way for you to be happy , if he loves you will see his behavior changing and trying to be close to you bcz he will think that you have another Man out , Don't give up bat make him to pay what he has done by tears ,Don't live you Marriage for another Women, for those prostitute Don't surrender bcz that it is War , we never surrender war just simple like that . he will be the first to surrender.🚪🏃💨

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I think being your better self with people, smiling, sharing positivity, being kind and compassionate, sharing a higher vibration... These all are gifts that are easy and cost nothing. Humanity is evolving...

I agree with @Tine wholeheartedly. It sounds paradoxical when you think about it. You're not alone–in feeling alone! A little tangent, but what helped me with a large chunk of my anxiety before stemmed from the fact that I was constantly drilled by the people around me to be unique; to live an extraordinary life, etc and etc. But the more I live life, the more I realise how similar we all are. There's literally not a single interest that i have that someone else doesn't share. So whenever I'm feeling particularly down and isolated–I try to picture a person halfway across the world probably huddled in a similar dark corner and I get a weird sense of calm come over me. One thing that probably contributed to this feeling of isolation is the entire ordeal of the pandemic where we practically forgot to be human physically. Take my advice with a grain of salt–because this is what worked for me. I started easing my self out of my covid-made shell by starting small talk or conversation with literally anyone. My mailman, my neighbours, and even the garbage collectors. One particular conversation that helped me through my slump was a delivery dude from a company I worked with called red stag. We were constantly seeing each other for at least once a week–and it was always pleasantries and small talk. But I asked him to stay for a cup of coffee if he had the time and luckily enough he did–we ended up having a beautiful 1-hour conversation about all things life and it reminded me of how beautiful it is to be human and to be kind all the time. Everyone you pass by and brush pass are literally walking story books of different genres–life is too interesting to be kept to yourself! :)

My name is Andy, I'm from Glasgow, ???????. I'm in recovery from opate addiction. Been better since March 2017. Well done me. I'm on a yogic journey along with my recovery. I came across this site by chance, if ther is such a thing. I think not. I wish too b talkin with other people that are on a spiritual journey of self awareness an self discovery. Namaste.

Rosa, I have also been suffering from depression, so I completely understand how debilitating and lonely it can be. One of the things that keeps us in depression is the constant negative dialogue in our heads - it’s not easy to start feeling better when that voice in our heads keeps reminding us that we are failures or unworthy; that constant rumination tends to focus our attention on reliving hurt or regret from the past - or worrying and fearful about the future; it’s a bit like having your mind hijacked by an incessant, negative voice intent on keeping you locked in a depressed state. Recently, I learned about ‘mindfulness’ and it is making a huge difference for me. Here, on the Happiness.com website, there is a free 8 week, online course you can do called MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction), which teaches you how to quieten that negative self talk. MBSR has been extensively studied by neuroscientists and it has been shown to have a physical impact on our brain’s neural pathways - helping to alleviate both depression and anxiety. When I first started, I was horrified at the thoughts that ran rampant in my mind. It is helping me to be more present in the ‘now’, while changing that dialogue into one of love and self compassion - for me, just becoming aware of the pattern of thinking and being able to now interrupt it, is a victory! At the top of the screen, you will see a tab called ‘Academy’, click on that and choose the option MBSR. I would also suggest getting the book ‘Full Catastrophe Living’ by Jon Cabot Zinn. He actually developed the MBSR program and the book is required reading as a part of the course. best of luck darling!

I have been depressed for the past two and a half years. During much of that time, I spent in self imposed isolation - feeling disconnected from life and friends, tortured with feelings of deep hopelessness and shame. Fortunately, the depression has finally started to lift through a combination of therapy, rTMS (through a clinical study), and a very recent introduction into the benefits of mindfulness and self compassion. This past month, I started reaching out again: first to strangers on the street / the girl bagging my groceries / neighbours, and now, reaching out again to friends who I haven’t seen or spoken to for much of the past 3 years. Don’t let work, your mobile phone, social media, mindless tv or, internet surfing, take the place of friendships and connectedness. Depression is an insidious disease and it can creep into your life without you being fully aware: isolation and loneliness provides fertile ground for depressive thoughts to feed on. One mindful intention at a time, one moment at a time....

I have been struggling since the age of 14. I have had a professional life but tended to self sabotage - nearly losing my life a few years ago. I am still on the path and have found that routine helps...I have a dog and having to get up and walk him in the local parks really helps...being in nature and chatting to people during my walks. It is not easy...but I am plugging away and find my mood lifts when I focus on the nature around me and the joy of my puppy running and playing. Reading self help books is a way - I have read hundreds...but you must put the practice in to help your subconscious develop new ways of being. John Moyer - on YouTube has some great meditations that you can listen to and work with by day or night. I hope this helps a little. x

Welcome to happiness Jeremie, we're glad you wanted to join our community ✨ I think many can relate to feeling unhappy with how they look, a lot of people struggle with body image issues. I think it's so important to try and focus on feeling better about yourself from the inside, and make your headspace a loving place to be. Look after yourself with nutritious foods, physical activity, but also by doing things that makes you laugh or puts a smile on your face. Personal growth and finding that self love and gratitude is a journey, and hopefully you can find our community a helpful tool. Feel free to check out the Academy and Magazine for courses and articles that you might be interested in. Have a great week! 🌈

well @Angechi sorry about what you are passing through. Honestly it happens a lot if you have spent with someone a long time. You kind of feel connected. But about the negative energy, it comes from you and not the men you meet out there. You are still holding your past. Though your mind says your over it but still your heart is sinking. You have to allow positive energy in yourself first. Learn to love yourself first before loving anyone else. So heal your inner self first, then the better will come to at last. I will give you a tip. Well as for me I have learned to rely on things that I love to avoid boredom. I love watching movies, cooking and listening to music so you can do too things that you love most and at the end of the day you will learn to explore more new things about yourself that you did not know. It really helps. Hopefully you'll heal soon.

Well done Noopor. You are on the right track. I feel really happy to hear that you could move on successfully and yes I resonate with the fact that Self-Love is the best medicine. I am also practicing the same since last 2 years. Best wishes for an abundant life.

Thank you for sharing your story and your personal experiences with love and breakup 🙏 Self love is a powerful thing!

In my experience the more I learn the more I feel sad because I get to know and understand things that I would be otherwise blissful without knowing. It's really about what you are learning. If it's seeking knowledge about self help you might end up happy but seeking general knowledge always leads to some sadness if I'm not wrong

Dear Emma, in lak ech! This feeling is a chance. This chance is a door opener to your true self. Connect with your heart and find out what you really feel good with, do things that provide you with energy. Fill the empty cup with yourself, your true self. You will remember it through your heart. It might takes some time to figure out what you really connect with, what your heart really tells you. The ego is just a reaction to your identity, the story you are telling yourself. In this moment you can celebrate because something tells you you are not your story, not your identity and you can create and be who you really are. The universe wants to be remembered through you, the beauty. Remember. Remember yourself. Honor yourself in this calibration that leads you towards your awakened inside. Since we lost our roots in nature, traditions, yearly cylces and ceremonies we are looking for exactly that. Maybe you find yourself in any of that, digging in ancestors lives, ideas, nature, your real mission, in foreign philosophy like yoga, shamanism etc. It is a exciting way to rediscover - not the most pleasant always. For further questions don't hesitate to contact me. Pamparios

Hi Emma, yes, I have. Some days I would wake up and not know how I got to where I am, wondering why I'm here and what the purpose of it all is. What helped for me is reading a lot of books about non-duality and the tricks the mind and ego plays on us. Yoga also helped me so much to connect with my body, my mind and my soul (I'd like to think). For years, without realising, I lived every day not knowing who I am or how to be. Especially because I thought I was supposed to be a certain way for my partner to love me, completely ignoring all the warning signals going off around me. It was hard. It's still hard, but there's a way out. I find something to be grateful for every day. I practice self-care and self-love as often as I can. I often write Morning Pages (journaling without thinking about it and just letting your feelings and thoughts flow out through the pen onto the paper). I repeat positive affirmations until I notice the shift in my negative thinking/energy. I try very hard not to beat myself up, and I listen to the most beautiful music on youtube every day which REALLY calms me and puts my mind at peace.

@BradyB It's good to read your replies, and I see that you are open to our feedback. That in itself is already a remarkable skill. Listening with an open heart is also one of the greatest gifts we can give. Regarding being a good person, no matter how hard we try to be good and do good, there are always moments where we won't live up to that - sometimes minor, sometimes spectacularly. Expecting never to fail might make it much harder to forgive ourselves and learn from the experience. Be kind to yourself. We are all human. Practices for Self-Compassion or the R.A.I.N. meditation are beneficial here.