The Collective Practice: Stay at home and Cultivate the Self

Tao

Together As One="Tao"

Everyone should be practicing social distancing; not endangering anyone.  Don't be teaching classes, doing energy treatments, be ethical and not selfish. Encourage everyone to seek within, a time for contemplative inquiry. Practice non conceptual meditation and be there for your loved ones. Stress weaken the immune system, soften the heart/mind and build mountains of strength.

The virus has to be weakened or it will never end. Anyone whom tells he otherwise is operating from ego based agenda. The marketers and  charlatans are out there - beware they thrive on fear and ones weaken energy and spirit. 

The teachings of Qigong teach us that healing must begin from within the self. When ones heart/mind and body work as one harmonious being in tune with nature, a renewal of inner peace emerges. I learned the way of healing meditation at 13 and was in ill health compromised to say the least. This is a perfect time for simplicity and calmness in the midst of this global tragedy. I am not teaching anyone and 

keeping, my interactions limited.

Think of your family, friends and coworkers don't be selfish and endanger their well-being. Think of the doctors, nurses and unknowns who are putting themselves in harms way daily for us. Following a ethical path for the sake of all of us.

Gary Abersold

The spirits who have touched the Tao uses their heart like a mirror not reaching out, not holding on, responding but not worrying inside. Thus we can overcome our self and not harm others...

Chuang Tsu

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Empower Yourself with the Tools of Preventative Health Care

 Are you ready (drum roll please) ~Tah Dah another President and another stab at trying to fix our Health Care System in the United States good luck, nobody has fixed it yet. President Obama although pointed the Country in the right direction with ACA, imperfect yes, but for the down and trodden gave them hope they would not die on the streets because of lack of economical viability. 

It is a sad state of affairs that we cannot have a national health care system, like that of almost anywhere else. The best chance we had although I believe was with Dennis Kucinich's proposal of  a universal single-payer, not-for-profit health care system, because that would have lift tens of millions of Americans out of poverty. A lofty dream... who am I kidding, our elected officials are predatory capitalist which makes you and me a cash crop for the Doctors, Insurance and the pharmaceutical companies. So lets face it the people that control this industry of Medicine which is great business really are out for just themselves.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Health Maintenance

 Traditional Chinese Medicine promotes health maintenance. Through our spiritual beliefs, foods, herbs and Healing Exercises/Meditations, people have successfully maintained great health. I personally began interest in East Asian Culture at age of 13 due to the very fact problems with limitations of Western Medicine. I had many health issues and have successfully been balanced from them for decades.  Will you still need western medicine?..for sure yes, but for the people whom lack that of economical viability Traditional Chinese Medicine could be a alternative if not a better choice in many ways. 

What the world will need is more properly trained teachers and therapist for the future to meet the needs of the public. Weekly healing support groups in many forms will be the gold for many. Teachers also need to offer the classes to all and not just the wealthy; for money is also a barrier for many to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. If everyone has the tools of change at their disposal they would see that their need for the doctors will be less and less; stop making them rich, and you going broke! You would be surprised to know you can live a life free of over medication and doctor controlled lifestyle. The Qigong is the one tradition that can eradicate many common illness.

In closing I invite anyone looking to learn Qigong feel free to contact me, it's easy to learn and affordable. My classes are offered at affordable rates for almost any budget and noone is ever turned away because of their situation. I hope all the teachers I have taught will do the same as well. For one persona cannot do it alone. Below is a interesting series of journal articles by the Lancet Journal about US health and health care, which highlights how widening gaps of income inequality are driving increases in health inequity. Other contributory factors, including mass incarceration and structural racism, are evaluated, as is the impact of the Affordable Care Act. The Series warns of a 21st century health-poverty trap unless new interventions are implemented. Click the link below and see all related studies:

 

 

 http://www.thelancet.com/series/america-equity-equality-in-health

September 27 2015 - October 27 2015 Powerful Portal & Moon Cultivation

Full Moon Cultivation

Today (September 27th, 2015) marks the "Full Moon"; which is now closest to Earth. We will all feel a strong magnetic pull actually for the next 30 days until October 27, 2015.  Ubiquitous in East Asian Traditions, millions practice the moon tradition each and every month. Although the next 30 days so are a great portal for Healing Treatments, Personal healing, and igniting change in ones life. This coincides with the nature of the energy of Year of the Ram as well. A time period to clean house, improve and move forward for a better quality of life.

Modern Astronomers call this a "Super Moon"; and  have geared up to witness this rare phenomenon, as a lunar eclipse. A super-moon occurs when the Moon is in the closest part of its orbit to Earth, meaning it appears larger in the sky. The eclipse - expected to make the Moon appear red in color - will be visible in North America, South America, West Africa and western Europe.

I read that Nasa claims a super-moon last coincided with a lunar eclipse in 1982 and is not expected to again until 2033. But the definition of a super-moon is debated among astronomers. Sky watchers in the western half of North America, the rest of Europe and Africa, the Middle East and South Asia will see a partial eclipse. From the UK, observers will see the Moon pass through the Earth's shadow in the early hours of Monday morning. In North and South America the eclipse will be seen on Sunday evening.

The most basic element of this practice is follow naturalness and position the body so the entire front of the body and palms align to the moon. This can be done in a seated or standing position.  If possible practice around trees water and away from distraction, technology.

GWA

Chuang Tsu: Abbreviated teaching on Music, Man & Nature

 

Perhaps you have heard the music of men,but not the music of Earth.

 You may have heard the music of Earth, but not the music of Heaven. 

The Universe has a cosmic breath its name is wind..

About Chuang Tsu:  The Taoist called Chuang Tsu, has been said to be born in BC369, during the Warring States - "7 Kingdoms" period. His birthplace was in An Hui Province Meng County China. According to oral traditions, it has been said that when he was young, he was Influenced by teachings of Tao. His early influences shaped his teachings into the Understanding of Flowing with the Tao. Chuang Tsu teachings lean towards the teachings Wu Wei Tao:

 "Not doing, hurting, harming to any form of living beings that's around oneself".  All things come to those whom are patient and positioned correctly.

Chuang Tsu came from humble beginnings born in a Poor Family. It has been said that in his youth he didn't have many opportunities. His life philosophy was one of "stay optimistic and open minded". Within time one will be able to gain whatever are necessary & good when the time was right. Chuang Tsu's world view enables one to learn more by positioning and non forcing, and "all things ciome to those whom wait". He believed that affluent people were blinded by Wealth, Fame & Me-ism. The patron saint for the down and trodden, whom lifts those up with virtue and a what works life philosophy. A message for modern times for many to build character, independence and life accordingly. There nothing wrong with having wealth; but mental balance and personal ethics out weighs the material that is for sure.   

Storys on Chuang Tsu circulate, by many Taoist Masters that when he was middle age, he started to travel around China to learn and discover more. It is unclear exactly what he studied or if he was just traveling about. Many of my teachers believe the inner chapters 1-7 accompanied by the meaning and practices associated with them are the only credible teachings of Master Chuang Tsu.

  
His life legacy is best experienced through the teaching of the inner chapters, The Chuang Tsu (1-7) when accompanied by a commentary style teaching in a small group. The inner chapters considered the core of Chuang Tsu's teachings - a personal meditation guide. The later or outer chapters are believed to be compiled by his followers and literally no tangible meditation techniques or heart centered teachings exist within this scholarly work. 

Never the less the core books all followers of early Tao are:

1."Chuang Tsu" inner chapters/outer chapters, 2. Tao Teh Ching, teaches one the three evolutions of Lao Tsu in his life 3.The teachings of Wen Shi attributed to Master Wen Shi - Lao Tsu's master student, which expand on the Tao teh Ching. 

All serious practitioners of Traditions of Tao practice, read & understand these core text. They are spiritual guides which follow nature and harmony as a guide. Teachings of the Tao-especially early Tao in history, focus on a personal spirituality, where its mainly "formless meditation" and natures teaches all. The wisdom of Lao Tsu , Wen Shi and Chuang Tsu, is although indispensable and really timeless considering how old these traditions are.  

  Chuang Tsu in a nutshell was a optimistic, open-mind & carefree non complicated kind of person. His teachings in modern world are preserved in story telling fashion likened to ans elder sitting across from you telling a wonderful story with the punch line at the end.

GWA