Comments on: Real Experiences of Internal Strength (Neijin)

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:34:59 +0000

Nice article though I’m reading it many years later since its creation. You have probably answered many of your own inner questions already!
What we are experiencing in terms of chi, qi, ruach, prana, etc… is universal. To take the mysticism out of it some, on the physical level, chi/qi etc… is not an “invisible force”. It is the manifestation (visibly/formless form) of the integration you are describing. The karate master in the video is displaying “a form” of this integration, though not on an advanced degree as possibly what you have encountered using a more fluid expression of chi/integration. The INTEGRATION itself, IS CHI. That integration of mind, feeling, body, and spirit/vastness or that unknown factor. When we connect the body to the Earth, we are simultaneously connecting the mind also to Earth and body, when we connect Earth, body, and mind, we are SIMULTANEOUSLY connecting or integrating the feeling and Spirit. These “bodies” are One synergy, in fact, The Earth too is another extension of our bodies. This is ALL “chi”, life force, energy, matter, time, space, and whatever name we choose to call it, even “God”, Tao, “Consciousness”…
When one is integrated on deeper levels, they are accessing more subtle and more refined layers of energy, force/power. Physically, the mind-muscle link is making its connections not only to the outer and inner body but also to the Earth/ground, and to the Feeling and Spirit. Think of how difficult or restricted one is when they try to fight or spar in an emotional state of fear, anger, or doubt!? That alone shows us the important factor “feeling” plays, the same for body, mind, and spirit. The body too, try to imagine “internal strength” without a body that is healthy, the 2 states (health vs illness) are tearing apart that wholeness. The entire system has to be integrated or unionized to realize “internal mastery”. Chi, is already here, it is our “conscious synergy” that makes chi a more manifested reality that we experience consciously. The power moving water from Earth upward against gravity to the leaves high up a tree’s body is also the manifestation of chi. The blade of grass that penetrates concrete from a small seedling is also another example of this kind of power manifest in nature itself, there are countless examples we can observe daily. The answer was Always right in front of you, it’s simplicity is why it seems so MYSTERIOUS. Your INTEGRATION is the Power itself. The deeper and more fully we are integrated with our experience of body, mind, feeling, spirit, and Earth, the more powerful we naturally are almost “effortlessly”. There are manifestations or transformations way beyond even the scope of what our limited awareness is willing to accept. DIVE deep!!!

Be well, PEACE and love brother!
Vastness is Here.
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By: Freskim Mulolli

Freskim Mulolli — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:34:51 +0000

In reply to Freskim Mulolli.

On second thought, what if the mechanics behind it are close to infusion?
For example if you expose material to radiation that material now carries residual radiation particles. So in this case you are infusing multiple parts of your body with your own Qi, and that residual Qi is adding a multiplying effect on mechanical force.
I’ve never, personally, come across internal strength feats so if I’m misunderstanding something please let me know.

By: Freskim Mulolli

Freskim Mulolli — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:25:45 +0000

In reply to Sifu Anthony Korahais. Honestly I have no idea :p.

By: Sifu Anthony Korahais

Sifu Anthony Korahais — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:54:40 +0000

In reply to Freskim Mulolli. Sounds about right, Freskim. But how does that explain the mechanics of it? How does it explain the manifestation of internal strength?

By: Freskim Mulolli

Freskim Mulolli — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:42:20 +0000

Hi Anthony, I’ve thought about what internal strength could be and this is the best I could think of.
Internal strength is the results of Qi entering the fascia, muscles, bones, nerves, blood and marrow and purifies/refines them. After refining these components can now effectively store Qi and produce internal strength.

Love to hear your thoughts.

By: Sifu Anthony Korahais

Sifu Anthony Korahais — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:46:12 +0000

In reply to John. I'll look for it. Thanks John!

By: John

John — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:54:41 +0000

In reply to John. Hardening not Gardening bleh

By: John

John — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:52:19 +0000

Jason Scott Lee had a similar gardening experience at the Shaolin Temple. Have you seen that documentary? It’s on YouTube.

By: Luis

Luis — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:55:43 +0000

I can not find the next articule a about this 🙂 can you include training methods? And if it is posible other experiences? Thanks a los Sifu

By: Sifu Anthony Korahais

Sifu Anthony Korahais — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:04:01 +0000

In reply to David Watkins. David, that sounds much more like my own experiences with One Finger Zen. Can you find the video?