Last April while driving down Alligator Alley, I felt such a strong force of Qi in the Atmosphere that I had to pull over in one of the Beautiful and potentially dangerous rest areas, to practice Qi Gong.
That was when I encountered the Primordial Monster.
For the non Florida Native; Alligator Alley is a Highway that takes you from the East Coast of Florida to the West Coast. It is so named because it crosses a large tract of Everglades knows as, “The River of Grass” and it’s quite common to see some of Florida’s largest Gators, basking in The Sunshine State.
At night I can usually dismiss any urge to stop the car any where on or near Alligator Alley, but in the light of day I feel secure enough to stop and take in the Magic of the place!
I found a lovely spot to sit and tuned in to the Energy Flowing through the Channels of my Body, out into the Atmosphere and then back into the Chakras and Energy Centers. This place was alive with Energy!
A Hawk flew by with a Small Creature in it’s grip
A large Egret was stalking the shallows also looking for lunch.
Everybody was trying to prey on someone else.
The Birds were the easiest to see, or at least for me to see.
For whatever reason the Reptiles; even after Millions of years, still have the upper hand on us, and can hide right in front of our human eyes.
I began to relax a little more, Our Field of Vision; just like our Energy, will open up and we begin to actually SEE our Environment, instead of just Expectations.
Just like I didn’t expect to see a very large Gator basking in the sun nearby, but sure enough there he was!
I did not Jump. I did not Run. I did not Turn my head.
I sat Minding the Flow of Energy.
When you begin to develop the Energetic Awareness it expands from your Physical Body and you begin to feel tied into to the Environment.
As your Field of Awareness opens; you no longer jump at loud noises or are easily startled. Instead your Energy is held in check, being stored up for a full burst of Impulsive Action.
When you are easily startled your Energy is tight and constricted to a Mental Identity.
When you are in Flow the identity takes a back seat and you move unrestricted and uninhibited.
Like a professional athlete or martial artist, this is when your movement is the best.
I felt I was in no danger. The Gator was far enough away, but I could feel his awareness of me.
I began to practice the Recharging Qi Gong while keeping my focus open to the Energy and wildlife of the Everglades.
This created a Dynamic Balance of acting and listening. This is one of the Core Principles of Qi Gong.
Qi Gong and it’s Balance of Awareness and Movement is Ancient and unchangeable just like the Primordial Creatures of the wilderness.
This is why Qi Gong is way beyond exercise or even Meditation alone. (Find out more at https://rechargingqigong.com )
I was keenly aware of the presence of the alligator as I performed the Yin Set’s Smooth and Graceful Motions and I could feel the attention of the Alligator on me as I moved.
Was I a Threat or a Meal?
Would one of us move forcefully toward the other with an explosion of Energy and Movement or would we mind our own business?
I finished the Yin Set without Engaging the Monster and Bowed to him, before moving back to the safety of my car.
I felt greatly renewed as I drove off toward Miami, all my senses tingling as I had tapped in to the Primordial Monster inside me!
Wishing you Health, Wealth & Happiness!
Dr. Wu Dhi
PS: The Recharging Qi Gong is the only place to get the Yin Set I mentioned above. This Qi Gong set tonify all the Yin Organs of the body.
Sherwood S. Swartz AP, MMQ.
