All though it seemed like just yesterday, it was about 28 years ago when I was living on a small island in the middle of the South Pacific. Maui, Hawaii.
Every autumn, the Asian community observed a six-day celebration. It started three days before the Autumnal Equinox and lasted for three days after it was over. The six day ritual is used to acknowledge the six perfections: Buddhist teachings about six dimensions of human character that require “Perfecting”:
- Generosity
- Morality
- Tolerance
- Energy & effort
- Meditation
- Wisdom
There is a saying in the Orient that – a person needs all six perfections before he goes from this shore of Samsara (the endless cycle of suffering caused by birth, death and re-birth) to the further shore of Nirvana. If you haven’t heard of Nirvana – it’s the place free from suffering and individual incredible existence.
The Asian ritual includes repentance of past sins and prayers for enlightenment in the next life.
The Fall Equinox happens in the sign of Libra. It’s the best time for the Performance of Positive Deeds, which are greater to those practiced at any other time of the year. The tradition also includes making offerings to their ancestors. These good deeds become a great blessing enabling one to reach the so-called other shore.
The Autumnal Equinoxes are ideal for reflecting on the meaning of life. Ancestral practices aren’t part of Western Culture, but when trying to shift directions in your life and things seem impossible to accomplish, focus your meditation on your ancestors and call on them for help and guidance – to stay on the right path.
When Autumn arrives this year, on Saturday, September 22nd (Miami time), it is said the day and night are equal in length. But, this isn’t exactly accurate. In the Chinese five-element system, it’s the metal element that’s most active in fall, ruling the lungs and large intestine.
You may notice more colds, coughs and skin disorders for the next 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 we will need to, move forward and get things done before winter.
Over the summer, I’ve increased my workout time and I’m practicing both morning and evening. I’ll keep this pace up until winter. Then, I cut back on my physical work-out and do more internal exercises and meditations.
The best times to train are at sunrise and sunset. If you don’t own a copy of the Recharging Qi gong program, get it today. This program will enhance your flexibility, agility and internal work.
http://www.rechargingqigong.com/recharging-qi-gong.html
I suggest training two times a day for the first 30 days. Once you create the muscle memory you can go back to doing aerobics or weight training in the evening and the Recharging Qi Gong in the morning. I guarantee you will be blown away by the results.
