reply to post by budro
No worries, its the internet intention is not usually clear and I can see why you may be frustrated, how you take what I say, but I mean no harm. I
understand some people will hold things dearly and I do not mean to offend if I did. I have had 'spiritual' experiences and things that were
overwhelmingly magnificent (love?) but I know they are merely feelings, having been cheated on, because with enough time you will feel the same for
someone else, and realise it is not the individual but rather the feeling that you love. Kind of complicated.
I do not think science 'diminishes' importance, only your experience is what matters, if it had impact on you, no one saying it is nonsense or other
will stop what you felt. It is just a means to understand.
So basically I mean, the experience you get is ineffable, the cause is simple. Thats what I think. (and believe me I have 'healed' people too but I
do not think it is healing, just calming their mind and making feel good! The mind is powerful!)
reply to post by Seventhdoor
A) Why do people who work within systems that move these bio-electric energies through the body have profound spiritual experiences which they
otherwise would not have?
You get whatever you want as well as a little of what your expectations are. Like they say, you CHOOSE to have a miserable day, or to make the best of
a bad situation.
On top of that body chemicals are miraculous, they can give you the impression of being super strong, not feel pain, even dream like quality. Given my
jobs I have got the opportunity to study PCP and other drugs and they are fascinating, these substances often give the same experience/ability
meditation and 'spirituality' does. So it makes one think.
B) Do you believe that meditating on these energy centers and moving them, despite their physiological nature, produces positive effects in
many individuals with marked psychological improvements on their ability to cope with life, their outlook on life, their attitude, etc...?
Of course! As I say you get what you put into it. If you expect a positive outcome it will be. If you convince yourself something will not work you
have a good chance of failing.
I dont mind people teaching others techniques to focus/relax/create positive emotions. I just have the problem with people convincing others they have
magic powers, and charging $700 for it!!