Although it seems like yesterday; it was about 30 years ago when I was living in Maui, a small
Island in the middle of the South Pacific. Every Autumn the Asian community observed a six-day celebration. It started three days before the fall Equinox and lasted for three days after. The Six-day Ritual is used to acknowledge the Six Perfections: • Generosity
• Observance of the Precepts
• Perseverance
• Effort
• Meditation
• Wisdom
There is a saying in the Orient that a person needs all six before he goes from this shore of Samsara (The endless cycle of suffering caused by birth death and re-birth) to the further shore or Nirvana. If you haven’t heard of Nirvana it is the place free from suffering and individual incredible
existence. The ritual includes repentance of past sins and prayers for enlightenment in the next
life. It’s a time for The Performance of positive deeds, which are greater to those practiced at any other
time of the year, as well as making offerings to ancestors. These good deeds become a great blessing enabling one to reach “the other shore.”
The Autumnal Equinoxes are the Ideals for reflecting on the meaning of life. Ancestral practices aren’t part of Western Culture, but when trying to shift directions in my life and things
seem impossible to accomplish, I focus my meditation on my ancestors and call on them for help and guidance, to stay on the right path.
Autumn is here! The day and night are equal in length right now, but soon we will have more darkness than light as winter arrives. In the Chinese five-element system it’s the metal element that’s most active, ruling the lungs and
large intestine. You may notice more colds, coughs and skin disorders for a few months. Emotionally speaking, this phase is about letting go of grief, sadness, old attachments and emotional baggage. On the positive side the metal element brings in Valor, Courage and a time to Move Forward in life.
That’s exactly what I am focusing on, moving forward and getting things done. I have increased my workout time practicing both morning and evening. The best time to train are at Sunrise & Sunset. If you don’t own a copy of the Recharging Qi gong Program get it today! http://www.rechargingqigong.com/recharging-qi-gong.html Train twice a day for the next three months and you will be blown away by the results! It’s also the time to set your goals! May I suggest picking up a copy of the Magic Square Workshop, this will give you a formula to balance your life on 9 different domains! http://rechargingqigong.com/magic-square-workshop.html I wish you the best in Health, Wealth and Happiness. Dr. Wu. Sherwood S. Swartz, DOM, DMQ. | 
