Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! (^_^)

Be sure to give thanks to the blessings you have so far. If you aren't content with who you are now, wings won't make much a difference. Be grateful and never give up.

Energy: An Introduction & Practice Guide

Introduction:

Energy has many definitions and possesses a large role in all forms of living and non-living entities. But altogether energy produces power and creates something from the power.

When growing wings, A LOT of energy is exerted, when used properly. Energy is a neutral mass of potential power just sitting around waiting to be used and turned positively or negatively; let's stick to turning it positively. When you ask for something, the mass doesn't automatically receive the message and form itself to your beckoning call. You must work hard to ally yourself with energy and train it to your commands. It's similar to a dog.

1. Leave yourself open to possibilities through belief & acceptance.

2. Know what you want. Always know how something works and what you are striving for in order to make the intentions clear.

3. Small steps

It takes years before you are able to fully master bending energy at your will. Better get started ASAP. The process also requires dedication, just as any goal does. However, time and choosing your path freely is not all too possible in this world. Therefore you must work even harder to accomplish such, and if you do succeed, you can breakthrough the barrier of "no choice".

For those with a busy schedule:

1. Create a schedule. Make times for meditation, spell casting, and other energy practices.

2. Practicing maintaining a calm and accepting attitude towards every obstacle. Don't hold in your emotions though, it is unhealthy to suppress your natural feelings, so make them known.

3. Each night (or whenever time is available) make small goals to accomplish the next day.

4. Find balance in your life.

5. Spend time as often as possible in nature. While in nature, talk to the plants, animals, & spirits, try learning their ways.

6. Create your own unique mantra to help.

7. Imagine the energy (whatever image you have of it) surrounding you and becoming what you wish.

8. Stretch and do breathing exercises.


Practice Guide:

Here I will provide a few exercises and techniques to help you on your way.


Breathing Exercises:

- Energy Orb (I didn't know what to call it): Begin by standing straight (back straight, shoulders back. Good posture is a must ) with your feet shoulder length apart. Do not bend your knees but do not lock them either, relax.

Breathe steadily and allow yourself to allow the energy into your space. Close your eyes and lift your arms in front of you. Clap your hands together and rub them together as though trying to warm yourself up.

[What do you get when you have socks on your feet and you rub them on a carpet? Static electricity.]

In doing this with your hands, you have succeeded in gaining energy. The energy is right there at your hands.

Now, keeping your eyes closed, bring your hands apart and pretend as though you are holding an orb at the sides. With your hands remaining stiff, bring them closer and further together (not dramatically closer or further but short motions:

^Bob

Bob is making short, slow motions if you can understand the poorly drawn, anatomically incorrect person thingy above. As you can tell I am not the best with descriptions xD). Gradually pick up speed, then slow back down once satisfied.

You will feel a tingling sensation in the joints of your phalanges. With practice, try directing this energy to your scapulae and help them push out and grow. Imagine the energy is flowing water (it doesn't need to literally be flowing water, but the motions are similar), and it is blissfully without a care travelling through your arms, up to your shoulders and down to the wing blades.

- Forms:

The following links provide Tae Kwon Do forms. You can benefit most from having training, however you can still gain a good energy flow from them. Simply breath and learn to direct your strength by using these.

Tiger Kimsusa TKD Forms (<---- This site provides video demonstrations)

Yellow Belt Forms

World Tae Kwon Do Student Handbook (Forms)

- Meditation:

Meditation can help with breathing control. Just for a few minutes each day, sit down with your legs crossed. Sit up straight and cancel out your surroundings; focus solely on your hear beat and steady breathing (through only the nasal passages).

Techniques & Tips:

- Yoga: 

Yoga Journal Poses

Yoga Basics

Fitness Magazine (Yoga)

ABC of Yoga: Yoga Beginner's Guide

ABC of Yoga: Fight or Flight

Men's Health - Yoga (<---- For any interested males)

- Tai Chi:

(Note that Tae Kwon Do forms are also a form of tai chi) (Tai chi is so enjoyable, I love it more than yoga, personally)

Beginners Tai Chi

WikiHow: Tai Chi

China Tai Chi Guide

Paul Lam Tai Chi Instruction Videos

Tai Chi Nation Videos

Live Strong Tai Chi for Beginners

*Tips:

1. Making a schedule can balance your body and life

2. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables everyday gives you fresh energy

3. Drink plenty of water

4. Get to know what color your aura is and learn more about your own personal energy. Learn how to increase your specific color's vibes. Learning how to read auras isn't difficult, but it is a process. Aura Reading

5. Do these exercises at a time of the day which you feel appropriate

6. Relax

7. Know what you want and direct the energy

8. Using sigils before doing any of the above can help invoke the energy you desire

Wish Spells

The following are two wish spells. So wish for wings with all your heart and fly freely:

Side Effects #1 / Update

(I'm restarting the side effect chain due to the previous restart in progress.)

My back muscles are tense and seem to really bunch up. My scapulae are more elevated.


UPDATE: I apologize for the lack of posts. Schoolwork will dictate most of my time; however, I will piece together each post over a series of days in order to conserve time.

Ofuda & Omamori Making

I sometimes get confused with ofuda and omamori, but ofudas are talismans to protect and benefit the whole family. While this is still something necessary when you become an avian, omamori is the amulet you need for your personal desires.

I will instruct how to create the talismans themselves and how to invoke the power. As for making the omamori case, Ynao's Otaku Blog shows how to.

Allow me to simply mention that it is by Shinto tradition to purchase the amulet and that you cannot make your own. I personally believe however that when you create it with your personal intentions, you empower it more.

*Materials:

1. Paper, wood, or metal. You can choose any material that you feel a connection with. Note: The selected material will be burned in a year. Make sure it is nothing precious or important.
2. A candle
3. Incense (Best to use for wing growth: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Anise (star), Champa, Ginger, Lavender, Myrrh, Peppermint (highly recommend), Vanilla)
4. Filbert paint brush or thick marker
5. (Optional) Paint (any color, preferably black) or ink
6. A quiet room

*Instructions:

Note: This ritual is best done during the following times: New Year's Eve, tween times (midnight, dusk, dawn), or sabbats.

1. In a quiet room where you will be undisturbed, crack open a window and door
2. Light the incense then candle
3. Bow twice to the setup candle and incense, then clap twice, finally bow once more
4. Seat yourself before the candle and incense with your material and writing utensils
5. Have a chosen deity or spirit. There can be more than one you call upon to grant power to the amulet. For mine, I am requesting the Goddess Inari, a personal kitsune messenger of hers, Nei, and an air spirit, Topanga.
6. You can write whatever you feel necessary on the paper (symbol, prayer, anything that represents your intentions). It is best to write it out in Japanese. I found the following Kanji that could be used to write "wing growth": 成 (grow, become) 翎 (feather, plume, wing). Visit Denshi Jisho to find more kanji. You must also write the name of your chosen deity/deities and/or spirit(s).
7. Say a prayer, voicing your request to the deity or spirit
8. Pass the talisman three times through the flame of the candle
9. Then pass the talisman through the smoke of the incense three times
10. While passing it through these two, imagine their energy entering in and a white light growing around it. Also envision what you wish to gain from the talisman.
11. Chant any words which you feel grant power all while doing this
12. Now place the talisman in front of you and meditate. Spend as much time as you need to call upon the power. Allow your own energy to flow freely into the talisman.
13. Once done meditating, say a final prayer or mantra
14. End with a powerful word
15. Stand up and bow twice, clap twice, and bow once more
16. Now if this is an omamori, put it in its case. If it is an ofuda, place it in a Kamidana, or any place of your choosing. You may carry the omamori around with you, hang it on a bag or anything really.
17. Give daily thanks to the talisman

Good luck on your wing growth and blessed be ^^

The Power of "Om"

Often times one thinks of "Om" when they think of meditation. "Om" (Pronounced, Oh-oo-m) has a frequency which stimulates the heart chakra which makes it good for meditation. Using this before meditating for wing growth can inspire devotion and open yourself to the forces from within and all around to create your wings.

If you wish to invoke Buddha before casting a spell, meditation, etc. repeat the mantra:

"Om Mane Padme Hum" (Oh-oo-m ma-ni- pad-meh who-m)

If you wish to write it on a stone or ofuda, here is the mantra in Tibetan:  ༀམཎིཔདྨེཧཱུྃ།

Here is a better image of the Tibetan writing:


                                        (Source: Wikipedia)

Blue Obscurity

Just for the heck of it, I wrote a poem about flight and the magical feeling of having wings :P

Softly through the limbs of willows,

The wind passing through billows,

Each step light,

As a cloud soft upon sight,

As it is the glow of tremendous warmth,

Hanging above to the sky set forth,

Abundant plumage sail in blasting gust,

Even in lacking guidance, placing forth thy trust,

For neither sea nor land can know the secrets,

The sky an open mystery of the deepest,

Our souls of equivalence spend days intimate,

What thou tells hast no limit,

Unfurling truth,

Bearing now knowledge before and after youth,

No ears can experience such whispers from below,

Reaching high shall bestow,

Upon thee what ancients could never find,

Blessed be the airborne mind.

(Picture taken by me XP)

Oracle Question (again)

This time I asked the "I Ching Oracle" two questions. After past experiences with this online fortune generator, I feel it has some real truth and guidance behind it. But for the most part I use this to heighten my faith and confidence in what I am doing. This fortune teller may be genuine, however, the readings probably don't always apply to me. The fate line on my palm is hardly visible, meaning destiny does not have much a hand in my life.

I asked the I Ching Oracle:
How can I help my wing growth?

(present) 14. Ta Yu - Abundance, Great Possessions
Remaining humble in the midst of abundance allows for continued growth. Wealth and prosperity are indicated.

(future) 55. Feng - Abundance
Success comes fast, but it can leave just as quickly. Dazzle in the brilliance while it lasts.

What does the Oracle hold for you?
http://luckyhonu.com/

I asked the I Ching Oracle:
Are my wings growing?

(present) 2. Kun - Mother Earth
The path may take a little longer, but it is worth the wait. Show the largeness of your heart and your success will benefit more than just yourself.

(future) 24. Fu - Turning Point, Transformation
Luck has turned, like after illness there is health and recovery.

What does the Oracle hold for you?
http://luckyhonu.com/

Current Status Entry

Today was absolutely marvelous. The weather was cool, the sun was bright, and the wind was playful. I fancied stretching out my wings and going for a fly. So I did, only it was through meditation. Still, the flight was vivid and quite soothing.

My wings seem to be once again developing; slowly but surely. I'll be boosting the energy by creating an ofuda. Ofudas are Shinto talismans. Traditionally these are created by a priest and sold at shrines. However I feel the power would be stronger if it came from my own will. I will post more information about ofudas and how to create them yourself sometime this week.

As far as side effects go, soreness has returned to my scapulae, and I have also been receiving headaches.

Welp, that's all, blessed be ^^

Inspirational Quotes for Motivation

Keep trying, never give up, and never let doubts and silly logics bring you down! Someday, dreamers shall have their way（*＾ワ＾*） 

Energy Loss

As I have mentioned in earlier posts, you must dedicate yourself and all your energy to wing growth.

I have failed horribly in maintaining a connection. Yesterday evening my young brother had a baseball game; my gut was strongly urging me not to go but as they were about to pull out of the driveway, I made the stupid split second decision to dive into the back seat. Before the game started, my mother and I walked to the nearby convenience store and something flew into my right eye. It was large and painful.

Although it was no longer on my eye, it left behind a scratch (so I'm assuming, for one cannot easily see a scratch, but I had the symptoms: redness, irritation, stinging). The scratch has healed since then but it took with it a lot of energy. Even now at 2 in the afternoon, my eye still itches.

I was in so much pain I used some of my aura's energy to help the healing process. This was a bad move on my wing growth. I can no longer feel my wings as strongly as before. Directing energy and multi-tasking with it takes years of practice and study. Although my wings have reduced tenfold in physical growth, they still remain in spiritual form and I need to continue trying.

From the start I had my suspicions that something of this form would happen. It doesn't however reduce the disappointment.

I don't regret ignoring my gut instinct, I simply learned from the experience to suppress my ignorance and go with the universal flow. This experience has also taught me to strengthen my energy and be able to use it more flexibly.

Sigils

I just recently learned about sigils. They're really helpful in directing your focus on your intention for a spell, meditation, or mantra. I prefer to trace them in the air before performing a ritual, a test, or just about anything.

Whether you need luck or comfort, they direct what it is you desire into your energy. Here is a picture to explain sigils, how to use them, and how to make them:

For wing growth, I already created related sigils:

Wings - 

Air -

Wind -

Sky -

Fly -

Flight -

Side Effects #3

I have gained tight knots in my muscles (not healthy or comfortable) just above my scapulae.

Lately I have been feeling anti-social, dizzy, and tired (without my normal hormonal changes).

Also, headaches have been appearing now and again. I used to be prone to migraines but they went away, only now they've returned.

My scapulae are forming a larger ridge.

Chills have lessened yet they continue to persist.

Avian Human Pictures

Beautiful art of winged humans for motivation (ヘ。ヘ)

These^ are the wings I'm trying to grow :P