Energy Connection Newsletter

Issue 8
                                                         
June 2008           

Meditation Held for Asia

 
On Thursday, May 22, Master Lin conducted a healing meditation  for all the people of Tibet, Myanmar, and China who were affected by the catastrophic events in their part of the world.
 
The meditation was free and open to the public, and the auditorium was filled with love and healing energy. Master Lin told several fascinating stories which he had heard from his brother, who lives in China:

?  A policewoman worked in the rescue effort for three days straight without resting, even though she had just lost nine members of her family, including her parents, her son, and her brother.     

? The collapse of one elementary school building caused a pocket of space to be created under some fallen beams. Trapped in this hole were a group of terrified second-graders, crying and wet from the rain. A schoolteacher stayed by a small entrance to the hole for 12 hours before help finally came, talking soothingy to the children and telling them they would be alright. When rescuers finally did arrive, they pulled the little ones out one by one. The very last child to be removed was the only one who had died--the child of that heroic teacher. She sobbed  
out her grief for several minutes and then realized all the other childen--many now without parents--needed her, and she gathered her courage   and went on to help them.

? As rescue workers searched through the rubble looking for signs of life, they encountered many dead bodies which they tagged for later removal. One worker, sensing something was not right, reached his hand under some debris covering a tagged body to find a baby, alive, lying on the stomach of his dead mother. Next to the baby was a cellphone  containing a message from the mother telling her child to always remember that his mother loved him.

These stories and others illustrate that in this time of such great disaster many people were able to put aside all but the most important thing: love.

Donations were accepted at the meditation and are still coming in to the SFQ Center daily. They will be forwarded to the International Red Cross Relief Effort at the end of June. About $5,000 were raised that night, bringing the total of contributions overall to more than $20,000--$10,000 of which were donated from a fund through The Minneapolis Foundation. 

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Ask Master Lin
 

Do you have something you would like to ask Master Lin?  Each month we will select a question that has been sent to us and publish the answer in this newsletter (your name will not be used). Please keep in mind that Master Lin does not diagnose medical conditions and will not be able to personally answer each question. If you would like a member of our support team to get back to you, please make note of that in your e-mail or letter. Send questions to newsletter@springforestqigong.com.
 
Question: At the end of a meditation, we focus on the energy ball spinning clockwise in the lower dantian. Can you please tell me if this is clockwise when you're looking at the ball or clockwise as if the ball were insider our lower dantian?

Answer: If you were standing in front of your body, looking at yourself, you would see the energy ball spinning clockwise.

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Next Instructor Certification Class
 

The next two-day class for Level I instructor certification, geared to give instructors the tools they need to deliver a consistent presentation of Level I information to their students, will be held August 15 and 16 in the Minneapolis area. The exact location will be announced at a later date.
 
Applicants for this class must have completed Spring Forest Qigong Levels I, II, and III, and will need to pass a criminal background check. For information on fees and applications, contact the SFQ Center at 952-593-5555.
 
The final class for 2008 will be October 3 and 4 in the Minneapolis area.

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SFQ International Guild Update

?  Guild meetings for June will be held in the auditorium of the Eisenhower Community Center, located at 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN, 55305, and will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Anyone who has completed Level I is welcome to attend these meetings. The guest registration fee is $15 for nonmembers.

?  On June 14 Master Lin will be joining us and speaking on Taoism and its influence on Qigong.

?  On June 28 there will be a panel presentation on Feng Shui. The focus of this presentation will be on the history and origins of this practice as well as the different perspectives among its practitioners.
 
?  Master Lin will be conducting the second Guild phone healing meditation for members on Wednesday, June 25, at 9:00 p.m. CDT. Instructions for this healing meditation will be e-mailed to all current Guild members on Monday, June 16. The instructions will include call and pin numbers as well as a world clock so that our members can calculate time differences and join in wherever they may be.

Connecting to Share SFQ 

If you are a Guild member interested in connecting with other Guild members in your own part of the world, there's a great new resource at your fingertips: e-mail connect@sfqguild.com and we'll let you know if there are other Guild members in your area interested in making the same connection.

If you are a Guild member interested in learning new information, sharing your expertise, or starting an SFQ Practice Group in your own town (we can help you get started, publish your meetings on the SFQ website, and provide you with ongoing support), e-mail connect@sfqguild.com and we'll send you a form asking for permission to share your name, phone number, and e-mail address.

The Guild is very pleased to be able make this service available!

If you would like to know more about the SFQ International Guild, please visit the Guild page on the SFQ web site. 

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SFQ Center Part-time Position
 

The Spring Forest Qigong Center is searching for a part-time, entry-level Customer Service Representative who will interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about qigong sessions, products, and services. In addition to day-to-day customer service operations, this person will be responsible for maintaining several databases as well as setting up and maintaining scheduling templates.  
 
Qualifications: 

        ?  Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
        ?  Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
        ?  Good communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills are a
            must 
        ?  Ability to work independently
 
This position may develop into full-time. To apply, contact May Reffsgaard by calling 952-593-555 or by e-mailing MReffsgaard@springforestqigong.com. 

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Sunshine Dal with Broccoli and Brown Rice 
 

This delicious dish was served recently at an SFQ Center birthday party honoring Master Lin. It serves about six people and may be frozen for later use. 
 
2   cups yellow split peas (sift through to remove dirt or pebbles, rinse)
4   cups vegetable or chicken broth
1   14-ounce can coconut milk
1   medium yellow onion, diced
3   cloves garlic, pressed
1   tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2   teaspoons ground turmeric (reported to have anti-inflammatory properties)
1   teaspoon salt 
1   medium bunch broccoli florets
1 ½  cups cooked brown rice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro as garnish (optional)
Place the first eight ingredients in a large pot and simmer over medium heat until split peas are very soft--approximately one hour (test by using a spoon to mash a few peas against the side of the pan). 
 
Place the first eight ingredients in a large pot and summer over medium heat until split peas are very soft--approximately one hours (test by using a spoon to mash a few peas against the side of the pan).

Enjoy served over brown rice with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro sprinkled on top. 
 
In Chinese medicine, broccoli is considered a cooling vegetable and may aid in clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and brightening the eyes.

                                      
                                                                    A few slices of tomato on the 
                                                                side would add some nice color! 

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*Services Available at SFQ
 
In-Person Sessions at the SFQ Center
 
During your half-hour session at the SFQ Center, you will sit comfortably and share your concerns with an Advanced SFQ Specialist. He or she will move a hand several inches from your body to detect and remove energy blockages. Active exercises and/or healing meditations may be suggested for further benefit. When he is available, Master Lin will spend the last five minutes of your session continuing to assist you in your healing journey.
 
Phone Appointments
 
Appointments with Master Lin, Master Nance, or one of the Advanced SFQ Specialists, are also available by telephone. During a phone appointment, you briefly describe your concerns and then sit quietly while blockages are being detected and removed. Following the session, you may meditate or just rest for about 30 minutes to allow the energy to continue to move.
 
Distance Sessions
 
With this type of session, there is no physical or verbal contact involved. Using simple information (a name, a location, a brief description of the area of concern), Master Lin, Master Nance, or one of the Specialists will remotely detect blockages and work to eliminate them.
 
*Active Exercise Classes
 
Two Level I Active Exercise classes are available at the SFQ Center: one on Friday at noon and one on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. These classes focus on techniques to help relieve pain, reduce stress, and develop physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
 
*Coaching Sessions
 
In a coaching session, trained SFQ staff members will work one-on-one or in small groups to help you develop and use your natural ability to heal yourself and others.
 
            *SPECIAL DISCOUNT: When you attend a coaching session or an Active Exercise class, you will receive a discount on your Center appointment during that week.
 
Scheduling: To schedule any of the above, or for more information, please call the Spring Forest Center at 952-593-5555.
 
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Classes/Workshops
 
Spring Forest currently offers four levels of classes/workshops through Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota: Level I for health, Level II for healing, Level III for advanced energy development and healing, and Level IV for techniques for spiritual healing and even more advanced ways to collect energy.
 
Conferences, Retreats, and Workshops
 
Conferences, retreats, and workshops are scheduled throughout the year. Keep an eye on our web site (or this newsletter!) for announcements. 

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Thank You!
 
Thank you for your interest in Spring Forest Qigong. We hope you will join us in our vision, and we look forward to supporting you in helping to create "a healer in every family and a world without pain."  

 
Spring Forest Qigong Center
7520 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
952-593-5555 

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