It has occurred to me lately that while wonders emerge anytime, high or peak states can be generated through specific efforts. In the past when I was younger, I would passionately do Kundalini yoga and always feel much better afterwards–a natural high. The same thing occurs when I do a long set of Soaring Crane qigong. The same thing happens after vigorous exercise at the gym or a vigorous hike in one of the beautiful Oregon forests. If I am “in a mood” I have come to realize that there are reliable efforts I can make to shift that mood (frequently of being preoccupied with responsibilities) to a high or peak state. BUT, it does take effort. And IT IS ALWAYS WORTH IT!
I am reassured that intense exercise or hiking or even gentle qigong will shift my mood to an elevated state. I have another admission–it is frequently my experience that my work with clients will do the same. Am I blessed or what?! Lucky me. It doesn’t just happen because I enjoy working with people but I suspect it is because during my work I am able to move back and forth between the worlds and absorb some of the compassionate power of my guides whose connection was for my client’s benefit during our work together. It does take time to move into high or peak states and it also takes effort but that creates self-coherence and THAT is contagious and benefits everyone I come into contact with. Conclusion? I am willing to do what is necessary to generate high or peak states, knowing that when I get into a mood it is transient and will soon be forgotten. I LOVE the experience of being in peak states. It is self-reinforcing and thus easy to stay close to them.
Howard Brockman
April 24, 2012
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