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May 28, 2003

hello maya and all

why do you think that energy medicine - my practice in New York City sounds very similar to the way maya describes her practice - works so well?

my theory is that internal medicine is less necessary because of our patients enviornment

north americans certainly have no lack for anything (considering spiritual fulfillment not a thing). the problems we face are more of excess and stagnation which balance well with energy medicine.

May 28, 2003

In a message dated 5/28/2003 11:35:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, rizinrico writes:

north americans certainly have no lack for anything (considering spiritual fulfillment not a thing). the problems we face are more of excess and stagnation which balance well with energy medicine.

Thank you for you supportive words, Riz. But, regarding the shi/stagnation patterns, yes and no. LV qi stagnation is certainly quite common and problematic (as is damp/phlegm accumulation, etc.). But while I agree the conditions are different in the US (obviously), seems to me there are many presentations of extreme deficiency patterns. [Of course, this is a reflection of what I have been seeing ... and I realize it is subjective/reflective of those who are drawn to work with me.] Though we may have abundance in the US, many are not receiving proper nourishment due to such things as poor lifestyle, junk food habits and recreational drug histories, only to name a few. Of course, this is where nutritional counseling is key in addition to the energy work. But, I find, helping people to connect with the willingness and ability to truly take care of themselves is where the energy medicine really shines. Call it what you will, but we work with the core elements of a person in this work.

Chinese medicine sprang from a shamanic tradition. Sadly, today, we are limited to post cultural revolution TCM in our education and have to work to rediscover such roots. There are always those who are interested more in one facet of a system than another ... and it seems equally common for some to feel their way is THE way. Basically, there is little value in such things. We all find our way to this medicine for one reason or another. Perhaps people like Riz and myself will rediscover some connections to the shamanic elements of the medicine and those more engaged in other foci will make their own contributions as well.

So, to all my fellow healers out there, I wish you an interesting and illuminating path. Let's share our experiences and perspectives ... and keep our minds open.

Be well, Maya

"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness that created them.: ~ Albert Einstein

May 29, 2003

I agree, all paths whatever one your own leads to the same goal. And in terms of treatment, any form of healthcare whatever it may be, so long as it works, is worthy of equal respect.

Attimvajra wrote:

In a message dated 5/28/2003 11:35:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, rizinrico writes:

north americans certainly have no lack for anything (considering spiritual fulfillment not a thing). the problems we face are more of excess and stagnation which balance well with energy medicine. Thank you for you supportive words, Riz. But, regarding the shi/stagnation patterns, yes and no. LV qi stagnation is certainly quite common and problematic (as is damp/phlegm accumulation, etc.). But while I agree the conditions are different in the US (obviously), seems to me there are many presentations of extreme deficiency patterns. [Of course, this is a reflection of what I have been seeing ... and I realize it is subjective/reflective of those who are drawn to work with me.] Though we may have abundance in the US, many are not receiving proper nourishment due to such things as poor lifestyle, junk food habits and recreational drug histories, only to name a few. Of course, this is where nutritional counseling is key in addition to the energy work. But, I find, helping people to connect with the willingness and ability to truly take care of themselves is where the energy medicine really shines. Call it what you will, but we work with the core elements of a person in this work. Chinese medicine sprang from a shamanic tradition. Sadly, today, we are limited to post cultural revolution TCM in our education and have to work to rediscover such roots. There are always those who are interested more in one facet of a system than another ... and it seems equally common for some to feel their way is THE way. Basically, there is little value in such things. We all find our way to this medicine for one reason or another. Perhaps people like Riz and myself will rediscover some connections to the shamanic elements of the medicine and those more engaged in other foci will make their own contributions as well. So, to all my fellow healers out there, I wish you an interesting and illuminating path. Let's share our experiences and perspectives ... and keep our minds open. Be well, Maya "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness that created them.: ~ Albert Einstein

May 29, 2003

thanks for your kind words and wisdom

i guess i am nothing if not a shaman. the rituals involved with having been roman catholic enchanted me as a child but then the dogma became so weighty to carry around all the time.

anyway is see what you are saying about deficency but i see the experience of NA deficiency to be one caused by excess of bad food bad living bad etc that causes stagnation in that there is so much qi in one channel that it cant all flow out at its appointed time so that there is nothing left down the line for other channels on a steady basis. kinda like alternating constipation and diarrhea of the flow of qi.

so i find pure vibration from a tuning fork directed to manage the flow of qi very effective. like moxa but with no smoke and smell. sometimes it needs more stim, more direction, more etc. than that so needles e-stim, ect. all come into play.

i wouldnt say Tx is a game but there is a certain amount of play in the way i Tx

Enrico