The Dakini lineage

The dakini principle is the female embodiment of enlightened energy.  It is sometimes referred to as khandro in Tibetan language.  Khandro  means ‘she who traverses the sky’ or ‘she who moves in space’ or simply ‘skydancer’.  Knowing this principle is a catalyst for change and deep realization for the aspiring yogi who has respect for her loving kindness and wisdom.

Ngak’chang Rinpoche says:  “The khandro principle is what provides the inspiration for realisation – the innate magical quality of the phenomenal world in all its limitless variety.”

For men this can be perceived in female qualities – as wisdom display.  This is called: seeing the world as the dance of the khandro.

For women this can be perceived in male qualities – as method display.  This is called: seeing the world as the dance of the pawo.

Khandro Déchen continues:  “Script of this variety is known as ton-dröl, which means liberation through seeing.  Through seeing this script our consciousness is seeded with the cause of our eventual liberation.”

An excerpt from A Honey On the Razor’s Edge:

“When a man loses contact with his inner-quality, his outer-quality becomes distorted.  Disconnected from his inner khandro (his secret wisdom) his outer-quality becomes distorted.  What should be spontaneously manifested compassion, becomes neurotic assertiveness.  This assertiveness ranges from dominance to violence, depending to what extent his inner khandro has become occluded.  With regard to his spiritual life, he could becomes an academic or a great debater.  He could become a cosmic gorilla with spiritual muscles – a guru who claims to be the world teacher.

When a woman loses contact with her inner-quality, her outer quality becomes distorted.  Disconnected from her inner pawo (her secret compassion) her outer quality becomes distorted.  What should be spontaneously manifested wisdom, becomes decorativeness.  This decorativeness ranges from inconsequentiality to superficial obsession with surface appearance, depending to what extent her inner pawo has become occluded.  With regard to her spiritual life, she seems satisfied to arrange the flowers in the shrine room.  She becomes a delicate devotee.  There is no sense that she will ever actually practise; but if she does, she cultivates beautiful experiences with which to ornament her psyche.”

Marpa Lotsawa (1012–1097)

Poem by Marpa:

Although all practitioners have a lineage,

If one has the Dakini lineage, one has everything.

Although all practitioners have a grandfather,

If one has Tilo, one has everything.

Although practitioners have a lama,

If one has Naro, one has everything.

Although practitioners have teachings,

If one has the hearing lineage, one has everything.

All attain the Buddha through meditation,

But if one attains Buddhahood without meditation,

There is definite enlightenment.

There is no amazing achievement without practice,

But there is amazing achievement without practice.

By searching, all will find enlightenment,

But to find without searching is the greatest find.

A woman’s instinct

On dakini day I thought it would be appropriate to repost this special article of an amazing woman to create more Awareness in others about the wonder of motherhood and the immense responsibility of bringing a baby into the world:

It was a final chance to say goodbye for grieving mother Kate Ogg after doctors gave up hope of saving her premature baby.  Not wanting to let him go, she tearfully cuddled her lifeless son – born at 27 weeks weighing 2lb.  Although little Jamie’s twin sister Emily had been delivered successfully, doctors had given Mrs Ogg the news all mothers dread – that after 20 minutes of battling to get her son to breathe, they had declared him dead.  Mrs Ogg unwrapped the baby from his blanket and held him against her skin. And then an extraordinary thing happened.

After two hours of being hugged, touched and spoken to by his mother, the little boy began showing signs of life.  At first, it was just a gasp for air that was dismissed by doctors as a reflex action.  But then the startled mother fed him a little breast milk on her finger and he started breathing normally.  ‘I thought, “Oh my God, what’s going on”,’ said Mrs Ogg.  ‘A short time later he opened his eyes.  It was a miracle.  Then he held out his hand and grabbed my finger.  ‘He opened his eyes and moved his head from side to side.  The doctor kept shaking his head saying, “I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it”.’

The Australian mother spoke publicly for the first time yesterday to highlight the importance of skin-on-skin care for sick babies, which is being used at an increasing number of British hospitals.

‘He started gasping more and more regularly.  I thought, “Oh my God, what’s going on?”  A short time later he opened his eyes.  It was a miracle’ In most cases, babies are rushed off to intensive care if there is a serious problem during the birth.  But the kangaroo care technique, named after the way kangaroos hold their young in a pouch next to their bodies, allows the mother to act as a human incubator to keep babies warm, stimulated and fed.

Pre-term and low birth-weight babies treated with the skin-to-skin method have also been shown to have lower infection rates, less severe illness, improved sleep patterns and are at reduced risk of hypothermia.  Mrs Ogg and her husband David told how doctors gave up on saving their son after a three-hour labour in a Sydney hospital in March.

‘The doctor asked me had we chosen a name for our son,’ said Mrs Ogg.  ‘I said, “Jamie”, and he turned around with my son already wrapped up and said, “We’ve lost Jamie, he didn’t make it, sorry”.  ‘It was the worst feeling I’ve ever felt.  I unwrapped Jamie from his blanket.  He was very limp. ‘I took my gown off and arranged him on my chest with his head over my arm and just held him.  He wasn’t moving at all and we just started talking to him.  ‘We told him what his name was and that he had a sister.

We told him the things we wanted to do with him throughout his life. ‘Jamie occasionally gasped for air, which doctors said was a reflex action.  But then I felt him move as if he were startled, then he started gasping more and more regularly.  ‘I gave Jamie some breast milk on my finger, he took it and started regular breathing.’

Mrs Ogg held her son, now five months old and fully recovered, as she spoke on the Australian TV show Today Tonight.  Her husband added: ‘Luckily I’ve got a very strong, very smart wife.  ‘She instinctively did what she did. If she hadn’t done that, Jamie probably wouldn’t be here.’

Reprinted from Parentdish website.

growing like a tree

Zhan zhuang  (Chinese: lit. “standing like a post”, sometimes called “standing like a tree”, “post standing” or “standing stake”) is a method of spiritual training in Chinese martial arts.   Static postures are used for a certain length of time  in order to develop efficiency of movement and perfection of structural alignment.  Additionally,  this can be used for recovery by anyone who has been working on core issues of abuse or physical trauma and even paralysis.

“Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung is primarily a set of stationary exercises practiced in well-balanced postures which increase the flow of energy in the body and build up internal strength.  Externally, you appear to be motionless but in reality you are growing from within.” — Master Lam Kam Chuen

When there is a serious core issue at hand, it is understandable that there may be an aversion to any form of physical exercise.  Fortunately, with this posture you will be surprised that just 2 – 3 minutes a day can increase a lot of HEAT in the body.  Most people believe that cardiovascular exercise necessitates a lot of vigorous movement, however, zhan zhuang does confer a significant amount of physical conditioning.

“On first glance you may assume that standing in one pose for a few minutes is extremely easy, but don’t let that fool you.  Zhan Zhaung is one of the most demanding forms of exercise ever developed.  In my opinion standing in the second position “Holding the balloon” for 15 minutes will give you more of a workout than power walking for 3 miles.  It will definitely build your endurance!” — Two Bears

You can move into the posture anywhere and anytime you feel cold or have the urge to go to sleep during the day.  You could be cooking or at the line in the bank or grocery store.  Just a few moments is like having a cup of coffee – it is a natural way to refresh yourself.

“If one is tired and listless then practice Daoyin exercises and close up the breathing to attack the illness.” – Tao Hongjing

Some schools use the practice as a way of removing blockages in Qi flow.  This blockage removal happens, when correctly practiced, causes a normalizing effect on the body.  It is thought that a normalized body will be less prone to muscular skeletal medical conditions.  Furthermore, it is also thought that when practiced for developing a relaxed posture will lead to a calming effect on the mind as well.

Those unfamiliar with zhan zhuang can experience severe muscle fatigue and subsequent trembling at first.

This shaking is normal and once sufficient stamina and strength have been developed, the practitioner can develop “zhong ding” or central equilibrium.  Once you develop this sensitivity to specific areas of tension in the body you can more readily sink and relax with simple mindfulness.

Main Principle:

Many internal styles of chi kung use this method to develop whole body coordination and relaxation. The standing posture is thought to strengthen the body’s Central Nervous System and develop the coordination required for effective martial arts performance.

How it works:

Any habitual tension is automatically reduced by your own body weight assuming a lower center of gravity.  The muscle tissue shortening (or lengthening) is normalized by this practice and the body regains its natural ability to function optimally.

Due to various conditions in life such as poor posture (hunched at your desk), poor sleeping habits (lying on stomach), and poor eating habits (gaining weight) can cause an elongation or shortening of the skin and muscles which throws everything off.  Also any painful incident of shock (someone dying), trauma (car accident), or abuse (rape) can upset the mind and leave its imprint in the body.

You just stand still, bend your knees and tuck your tailbone under.

After getting into position, just relax and be a witness to the changes that go through your body and breathing as it tries to regain balance.  As you breathe, watch how your body adjusts itself in order to stay balanced.  That’s all there is to it.  Over time you will build up an effortless strength and a healthy tone to your muscles.  When you experience the joy of having a body you are realizing for the first time what it means to be grounded.

Attitude:

Allow the body to self-regulate and don’t force it.  When you are tired of playing, then stop and move on to something else.  However, if you go at it seeking unreasonable results and trying to stand beyond your current limit will cause more problems than it’s worth.

Some positive effects:

1. This exercise is strongest for a body that is intolerant of cold
2. This practice automatically regulates poor sleeping patterns

Unfortunately, when your nervous system is damaged then you are more susceptible to the harsh cold temperatures.  Now there is no more need to rush to get under the covers to combat fatigue or coldness.  Whenever you notice you are tired during the daytime then just stand up and do this exercise for a short while.

Some people get into the bad habit of staying up way after midnight.  The body will return to normalcy with this exercise and you will discover there is no real need of staying up late anymore.  The slight shaking itself can tire you out and put you to bed immediately; giving you a complete rest that night.

TIP:  You could practice this 2-3 minutes a day and then use the Chinese Health balls for 5 minutes to remove the residual pain in the neck and tailbone.  Together they work in perfect combination until you get the proper feeling of what it is like to sit, stand, and walk effortlessly.

UPDATE:  There seems to be the habit of the body “freezing up” with this form.  Be mindful of this happening to you.  I believe this is simply fear-energy coming up.  Whenever the spine and muscles freeze up and the pain sets in, it would be a healthy choice to combine this with a movement exercise.  This video of the Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) seems to go along well with this form.  The movements will help to keep the body limber and release the cold energy and other blockages.

DOWNLOAD:  The Adobe file of the Eight Pieces of Brocade to see each of the eight movements more clearly.

Possibly the most well-known example of zhan zhuang training is the horse stance.  To learn how to perform this exercise properly you can look at some of these suggested videos that I have found to be helpful.

Beginner video: Good instructions and commentary along with ten days worth of lessons of the basic 5 positions with Master Lam Kam Chuen

Intermediate video from England – 12 positions of standing like a tree:

The candida complex

There are so many misunderstandings when combating candida.  Hundreds of products are available that work to some extent but no one ever really tells you what gives you lasting results.  Here is some information I put together to set the record straight and make it easier for you to get back to health.  From the Ask Barefoot Forum archived posts:

Question:

MH, what do you suggest for candida? just wondering b/c many people suggest to avoid all sugars (fruit included), thanks.

Answer:

The cleanses and total dental correction are the first choices.  Candida problems is nothing more than too much waste food for bacteria to live upon.  Diet controls it and the friendly bacteria keeps everything in check, so all the metals need off and out of the body.  Every product you apply to your body that is not natural most likely is a toxin and adds to the problems that ends in Candida excess.

There no such thing as a product you swallow and cure Candida, it is all about diet and pH.  Candida is there to dissolve your cells when you die, your messing with Nature when you think you can remove Candida from a human body.  Another word used is suicide cells, every cell has within it a suicide type method that removes the cell from the earth when you die and these things are only managed by friendly bacteria that we get from eating fresh picked foods.

“Candida is a name for all diseases, WHY?????????????????  Because Candida lives on accumulated acid food waste, the root cause of every disease known.  Candida is not an evil thing you catch, it is something friendly that wrong diet turns into a monster.” — MH

Some ways to help:

1. The first requirement is a metal free dental and metal off of the body.
2. Manage the large parasites by doing a 30 day parasite cleanse using the Dewormer product sold by MH.  This will do a suitable job detoxing them from your liver, intestines or muscles.
3. The Russian Photon Capsule (a tiny zapper you swallow) is one way to remove parasites lodged in the brain and pancreas.
4. The Pancreas Formula is the other way to naturally remove the toughest of parasites.
   

MH also says, “I personally believe the BOSS WORMS live in the Pancreas, herbs don’t seem to get into them, because they live in the pancreas stones where BLOOD does not circulate around them and thus the body can’t get to them easily.  The Russian Zapper and the Pancreas Formula to dissolve those stones are the only 2 methods I know of to correct this problem.”

My experience:

In spring of 2005 I finished my own 21 day OJ fast.  Before the fast, I started out at weighing 198 lbs and lethargic and withdrawing from life.  Before I came to the Ask Barefoot Forum, I didn’t understand the correct guiding principles to health.

At first, I had the mindset of combating candida directly with powerful herbs.  It was a good fight for the first seven days or so but after that it was a losing battle.  I was happy that I had lost ten pounds trying to destroy candida and I had assumed I was doing the right thing.  However, I could NEVER really lose any more weight than that, in all my attempts.

Now I was at 188 pounds but wanted to perfect my health even further.  After a certain point, because this detoxification process would occur too quickly, there was a Herxheimer reaction.

This means the rapid die-off of the candida would lead to binging on the foods that contributed to the over-growth of the fungus or yeast in the first place.  After experiencing much irritability and then feeling hunger pangs, I would eat the wrong foods such as breads and chocolate and gain weight.  This would repeat itself over and over.  I would drop ten pounds then gain four pounds back.  It was as if there was this BIG wall that I couldn’t pass through. The wall for me was 188 pounds.

The problem:

The consumer market has taken advantage of the population not knowing any better.  You take a product to fight candida…you see yourself losing weight or your skin clearing up… and you feel better temporarily.  You are happy at first but about seven to ten days later the body reacts wildly because the bacteria and parasites don’t want to die.  This is their defense mechanism.  You stop the product and try something else.  After a few weeks you try the product again with some results.

The next time you get sick you take the herb again in an attempt to kill your candida.  It works for a few days and then the die-off rate is too fast. Your body and mind react harshly and you reach for that candy-bar.  This “swing pattern” that tends to happen when you go to the extreme.

When this happens you tend to feel extremely irritable as you impulsively reach for all the wrong foods in order to feel better.  What can you do to stop this habitual process?  You have to be skillful.  First, you have to learn the reason why this happen then apply the right antidote to correct this pattern.

The solution:

After learning how to do the liver flush the right way and deworming for 30 days in a row I was feeling healthier and down to 183 pounds.  I did about six liver flushes.  The first three times were done wrong.  Dr. Clark told everyone that they should lay on their right side.  This was also wrong.  Laying on my right side would cause pain.  The stones could not roll out easily due to the pressure and contraction of the body’s weight against the liver.

The last three liver flushes were done correctly because I followed MH’s protocol and dewormed prior to the liver flush for seven days straight.  I released quite a lot of gallstones following MH’s advice:

• Without deworming for seven days prior to the liver-flush you will NOT get any stones out.
• The proper way to rest after drinking the liver-flush formula is lying on the left side.

This time I felt absolutely terrific.  The stones came rolling out effortlessly.  Now, it felt as if there was a huge open channel between my liver and stomach. These two organs were now working in a synchronous union that never occurred before.  With more space to digest, the flow of energy was really wonderful.

The combination of performing the liver flush correctly, deworming for 30 days, and the LBB (Lower Bowel Balance) would PUSH the toxins down and out.  I was becoming more confident as I got beneficial results.

His method could be trusted.  So I attempted the 21 day fast.  Each day I lost weight as the mud and toxins went DOWN and OUT the body.  I lost one pound per day for a total of 21 pounds.  I was down to 162 pounds at the end of that fast.  For nine months I kept up the proper food-combining protocols and the LBB capsules to heal and assist the digestive process.

Summary:

Of course, after the fast I gained about five pounds.  I continued drinking freshly squeezed oranges and started to experiment with right food combining.  MH also told us that it takes nine months to fully repair the overworked intestines.  The ingredients within the LBB will cause the intestinal walls to literally contract and get stronger over time.  And he was right, it does its job.  My weight would fluctuate between 168 and 174 depending on if I ate the right foods or not.  I experimented and tried different things.  I noticed when I ate just pizza alone I would wake up the next morning 2-3 pounds heavier.  BUT, when I ate pizza and combined it with a salad I would wake up the next morning without gaining any weight at all.

Then it hit me and I decided to eat a few whole oranges a day.  The benefit of eating the whole orange as opposed to juicing this fruit alone allowed me to get down to a nice 164!   MH teaches us that the whole orange has healthy fiber (the white part) which assists the intestines to contract on its own.  The lowest I had been was 152 pounds and remained there for some time.

At five foot ten, I noticed that for my height, around 164 pounds was ideal for the proper functioning of my spine and digestive process.  Once I went over, there was pain in my spine because the stomach would push the center of gravity too far forward.

Good Luck!
Neo

How to fast

It is truly sad that there are so many misconceptions to regaining proper health in our society today.  Someone like Dr. Bass has contributed greatly towards these misconceptions by turning many people against natural fruits, distilled water, and the OJ fast.  He claims these natural sources cause acidosis in the body as a result of losing a tooth during his fast.  However, when done correctly, the orange juice fast is truly a beneficial remedy to countless diseases.

Not many people will complete a fast properly because they simply don’t understand its PRINCIPLES and then come to the wrong conclusions when problems arise.  In 1929, Dr. William Howard Hay wrote the book Health via Food.  With correct reasoning he explains what happens to the body during a fast.

“Fasting does not create acidosis, but it does make it evident, and if one will in the beginning of a fast test all secretions and excretions available with the blue litmus paper this will be evident, for they will perhaps show a mild acidity in the beginning that turns violently acid in reaction in a week or two of fasting, and continues to show this heightened evidence of acid till the very end of the fast. This does not mean an increased acid state of the body, but that the body is now getting rid of acids faster than when feeding.” — Dr. Hay

Four Main Principles:

First main principle:  The toxins must go down and out!

When the toxins in the body aren’t flowing DOWN and OUT the body, then toxemia can set in and cause trouble.  A self-poisoning of the blood results because there is no timely flow of waste out the body.  To understand this health protocol is of utmost importance.

How do you get these toxins stored in the body going DOWN and OUT?

You can choose either the daily enema or the herbal formula known as the Lower Bowel Balance (LBB) to achieve the same result.  While the enema takes more time and preparation, the LBB Formula will assist the body to swiftly move the toxins DOWN and OUT the toilet or feet.  Through the effect of the Cascara Sagrada and other herbs, the waste is pushed down and out the body to achieve success.  When you master this part you can literally adjust your body’s detox rate at will.

When you have this under your control then the damaging effects that Dr. Bass and others had of losing their enamel or teeth will NEVER happen.  When the toxins go upwards then the hair, skin and teeth suffer.  When the toxins are trapped in the body then a host of problems arise because there is no flow.  A cavity is the result of toxins trying to push their way out of your overwhelmed body.  The body makes a hole in the tooth to protect itself and release the pressure.  Learn to reverse the direction – down and out the feet to avoid needless suffering.  As MH, the Master Herbalist, says:

“Always 8 LBB per day is enough insurance nothing can go wrong with the colon. More or less is optional, but 8 has always worked well.” — MH

When you get things flowing down and out, then the teeth will become whiter, the hair shinier, and the skin clearer.  I have noticed these results for myself and anyone can determine the truth of this principle just by these signs.

Second main principle:  A daily bowel movement is needed during the fast!

You need to decide on the daily enema or the Lower Bowel Balance (LBB) formula during any fast.  If you opt for the enema it is free…but make sure the temperature is slightly cool at 85 degrees.  The water should be cool to the touch and not cold.  Be careful not to use warm water as that will cause your intestines to atrophy and get out of shape over time.  The alternative to the enema is the LBB Formula which will assist your body to swiftly move the toxins DOWN and OUT the toilet.

The Dr. Hay Rule while fasting is having one bowel movement per day which is absolutely necessary or else toxemia will set in.

Third main principle:  Distilled water removes inorganic minerals from the body!

The common misunderstanding is that distilled water leaches beneficial minerals from your body.  There is nothing further from the truth than this.  In reality, it leaches only the inorganic minerals, which is what you want for your body to return to a balanced state of health.  It is discouraging to hear others being lead away from real health when they give the wrong information.

The cause of much confusion here is the result of using the paper PH strips to determine the acid/alkaline state of the water.  This way to determine the purity of water is always going to be inaccurate.  The correct way to determine the PH of distilled water is by using a liquid PH test kit.  If you use the paper litmus strips you will get the wrong reading every time.

Fourth main principle:  Orange juice adds minerals to your body!

All fresh fruit and nuts will add the proper minerals you need for the body.  Freshly squeezed orange juice is one of the best choices to add beneficial minerals back into your system.  It also helps regulate the potassium/sodium ratio in the body in order to raise the beneficial potassium levels due to the over-consumption of unnecessary salt in our diet.

Another popular misconception is believing that since this fruit is acidic then it must turn your whole body acidic.  In reality, the orange is acidic in its natural state but turns alkaline after being metabolized.

Furthermore, it is rarely understood how pasteurized orange juice is considered harmful.  When juice has been heated up during the manufacturing process it is NOT recommended for the diabetic because it will cause a serious shock to their system.  This shock occurs because this form of juice enters the blood stream too quickly.  Fortunately, freshly squeezed orange juice won’t cause this problem.  It just takes time to get used to this idea and unlearn the wrong information you’ve acquired over the years.

The theory:

This method of OJ fasting is based on the theory that minimal digestion will allow your body to heal, balance, and regenerate itself.  It is a time-tested practice used by the ancient monks of biblical times.  In modern times, it stems from the success Dr. William Howard Hay got in curing 60,000 patients over his career in the health field.  His success rate is inspiring and he achieved remarkable results provided that each step was followed correctly.

“Humans die from having 900x too much calcium rock in their body that makes them shrink and turn HARD.  IF we die when we reach 900x too much calcium, then fasting properly extends your life, that SIMPLE.” — MH

It also made MH coined the phrase “One cure, cures all” because all diseases can be alleviated through the umbrella of this one method.  Of course, the OJ fast is NOT for everybody.  It should be avoided by those that won’t take the time to read, research, and follow the correct protocols.  However, for those that will do it properly it is a relatively safe method.

The results:

The OJ fast tends to be much safer in the long run for the majority of people who had trouble with water-fasts in the past.  Any results from the OJ fast will be achieved half as quickly as the full water-fast.  MH says that zero food other than strained juice for a full twenty-one days, breaks habits and addictions.  He goes on to tell us that there is a timeline which you can expect to see specific results with the OJ fast as follows:

• NEW BLOOD @ 14 day
• NEW HEART @ 21 days
• NEW SKIN @ 35 days
• NEW LIVER by the time you’re done your 40 days.

The method:

You will need to plan ahead and purchase exactly eight oranges a day for each day of your fast.  So if you plan on doing a 14 day fast, then it is 14×8 which is 112 oranges total.  Squeezing one medium sized orange will give you about 2 ounces of juice.  Mix the other half of your glass with distilled-water to equal 4 ounces total.  Do the same for the rest of the oranges.  For the day you would consume 32 ounces of this mixture which is half orange-juice and half distilled-water.  You can adjust the quantity of water more or less to your needs.

I recommend that you squeeze all eight oranges in the morning and then immediately fill the rest of the container with distilled-water until it measures 32 ounces.  If you store it properly it won’t go bad and it will free up your time if you must continue a working job.  Then you decide on a suitable feeding schedule.  You could keep it simple and drink four times throughout the day and consume 8 ounce portions easily.  Of course, you can drink all the extra distilled-water you need if you find yourself feeling thirsty.

MH says, “My guess is 95% of the people that try fasting will fail.  Because they ignore the daily Bowel Movement and then those who think they can water fast, etc.  Fasting is very easy once it is understood, until then, it is near impossible to do it succesfully. “IF” you don’t understand it, it is called starvation. The uneducated mind will think it is starving, while the educated mind will know it is actually living for the first time.”

Adding 20 almonds per day is the method for removing tumors from the body.  The almonds will also assist you so that your muscles don’t atrophy and you can continue to work a daily job during the fast.  It has allowed others to exercise or lift weights during the fast as well.  One eats ten almonds at 10 A.M. and the other ten almonds at 12 P.M.  You chew them slowly and carefully into a liquid before swallowing it down.

Three antidotes:

While on the fast these little tips will be a big help.

1. I find if your muscles become fatigued a tablespoon of honey will give you the strength you need.
2. If you are craving pizza then take a tablespoon of olive oil and that will do the trick.
3. If you begin craving chocolate then some spirulina or wheat grass will give you the b-vitamins to satisfy you until you come back into balance.

Remember, you can drink all the distilled water that your body may need during this type of fast.  You can even add other liquids such as honey, maple syrup, and molasses to gain the necessary minerals your body needs to sustain and repair your body throughout the fast.

Ending a fast:

Ending a fast is so critical so you don’t revert back to negative tendencies or hurt your delicate digestive tract.  MH says that there are 2 theories about breaking the fast:

“The one I believe most fitting is to eat 2 pounds of dates and this will expand and scrape out the sludge.  Others say go slow and eat just a little each day until up to normal over eating.”

I used to break a fast with warm soup or broth as was normally suggested.  But eating dates has been found to be a superior process because it turns the waste into a smooth bolus and activates your dormant intestines in a gentle way.  It will thoroughly sweep and clear out the intestines perfectly without any harm to your body.  Just chew on the date slowly until it becomes a liquid.  Do not feed one bite more than is required.  Repeat this process every two hours.  The time aloud is required so the stomach has time to absorb the dates.

Good luck!
Neo

Refining the nervous system

MH, the master herbalist, told us many years ago that his youngest son would frequently walk on his tiptoes.  Shortly after, Trevor would get the nick-name tippy toes.  I never understood exactly why this would happen until recently.  His father says, “Trevor desires to be Bare-feet and walk on his tippy toes! Even today, he still must jump often through out the day in steady pace or seek the trampoline.”

The bible gives us a hint and inspires us to achieve that child-like quality that we have lost as we enter adulthood.  We know from the bible it says:

“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” — Luke 18:17

A very true statement indeed.  We can learn so much by becoming innocent, carefree, and experiencing joy – playing freely in the moment.  After working with various movement therapies over the years, the rational part of it is slowly coming together.  I had the wonderful opportunity to work with a Feldenkrais Therapist for about four months.  I visited her once a week and she worked with me in her home; guiding my body with her hands to move in new, unfamiliar ways.  It wasn’t always easy (as painful or angry emotions do surface) but the results paid off over the years.

After many months of working with her, she helped me achieve something I never had before.  I had “unlocked” my frozen hips to a certain degree that it felt like I was in a cradle rocking freely in a swing.  That lightness of movement was amazing.

Years later, I continued to work towards wholeness.  I found a Chi-Kung master who taught me a practice called Chi-Lel Chi-Kung (LCUPCD) which allowed me to be self-sufficient in regards to adjusting my spine.  I no longer needed to visit the chiropractor again.

Recently, I took up the practice of the Chinese Health balls that would take my body to a whole new level.  There were a few experiences that happened that will prove useful for therapists, lightworkers and those seeking better health.  Know that this is a culmination of many different movement exercises and one therapy alone cannot be the sole cause of this success.  Nonetheless, I believe that in order to have a more perfected nervous system you need to be aware of three things.

The first thing I noticed was having a spring in my step.  As I continued rotating the health balls in my hand I could discern the tailbone would begin to resonate with vibrant energy for up to twenty minutes after the practice was finished.  This was very hard to notice at first but it was happening.  There were tiny contractions moving the tailbone back and forth.  After that, the energy would slowly move down the root chakra between the legs.

When your tailbone begins to move as a dolphin’s flukes in the water your nervous system is almost perfected.

Second, I began walking on my toes just like Trever did; except not as pronounced as his heels were.  In a way, I felt like I was walking like a ninja — walking toe to heel.  To me, this indicated that my tailbone and all the nerves along the spine were at its peak strength.

If you can reach to this stage, it is as if your vitality is at the level of an eighteen year old with the joy of a seven-year old.

Thirdly, as I kept practicing with these exercises the breath unfolded in a more spontaneous way.  It was amazing to experience the breath just spring back into action after each exhalation.  When the nervous system is weak, breathing incorrectly happens as a matter of course.  When this is the case, it is like the breath would “hang-up” and there is no automatic return-breath.  When your breath “hangs” like this, it’s as if you exhale and the breath doesn’t want to return on its own — except in a labored way.

Furthermore, if someone were to criticize or speak harshly to you, you wouldn’t have the energy or courage to bear it.  Your chest would be caved-in and you could not display a sense of self-respect or speak strongly in return.  Upon refining the nervous system to this level, there was a complete sense of freedom and feeling of joy.  After exhaling, the breath was effortless and would return on its own without any heaviness.

WITH SPONTANEOUS BREATHING, YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM IS PERFECTED AND COMPLETELY NATURAL.  THE BODY AND VITAL ENERGY (SPEECH) ARE IN SYNC AND THEY MIRROR EACH OTHER.

Now you can go on enjoying life and walk in infinite possible ways.  Even getting up from a seated position is joyful.  Falling down is also easy and without fear.  You begin to play in your movements as a child would.  A joyful feeling becomes your nature and a simple smile runs across your face.

Good luck!
Neo