Hello Joanne, Leo, etc.,
The ability to "think nothing" is referred to as "empty the mind" in T'ai Chi. I am NOT speaking of the "T'ai Chi" that is commonly taught to people as a physical exercise. I speak of the true T'ai Chi. It is difficult to find instruction in the true art (the "true art" in my books is a form directly traceable to either the Chen, Yang, or Wu families). One can reach a point of being able to empty the mind at will. It is when one achieves this state that the art goes from one of external (physical body movement), to one of internal (spiritual energy manifesting itself in the physical world). Once this point is reached, major "breakthroughs" are possible. Of course, I really don't expect anyone to believe all of this. Unless one has seen a true master in action, such as Cheng Man-Ch'ing (who, unfortunately passed away decades ago), or Liang, Tsung-Tsai (T. T. Liang, who, I believe, is still alive), then it all sounds quite impossible. The technique of doing this is not one of force, ie "making" it happen. It is, rather, the ability to "allow" it to happen. When the state is reached, it is quite invigorating. As Joanne put it, "being at total peace with all around me". I have also heard it described as "being one with the universe". Incidentally, T'ai Chi masters have the ability to heal (some witnesses to this describe it as nothing short of incredible). They also have the ability to maim or kill. The technique uses the same vessels, meridians, and points that accupunture uses. When used in combat, the technique is called "Cavity Press". I personally find that a warm bath, in a dimly lit room, combined with proper breathing technique, is very conducive to emptying the mind. Anyhow, this has NOTHING to do with colloidal silver! So, any further discussion should probably be taken off-list. -- Best regards, Solar mailto:[email protected] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
