As a youngster, I was completely vexed by this predicament, but I had no way to solve it or to understand it. I could not concentrate, and my moods fluctuated wildly. I remember a conversation with my high school roommate; a straight-A student who my parents hoped would have a good influence on me.

He always sat studying at his desk, as soon he got home from school. One day, I sat there staring blankly at the back of his head as he studied.

“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Can’t you see?! I’m studying,” he replied.
“Why arc you studying?” I asked.
“A quiz is coming up. I have to get good grades to get into a good college.”
“Why do you want to go to college?”
“To be successful.”
“What are you going to do after becoming successful?”
“Live happily.”
“What is happiness?”

Finally, he turned around, perplexed bv mv question. Being the A student he was, he sincerely wanted to answer the question. He could not find an answer; he just stared at the ceiling.

Posted: August 14th, 2009 under Dahn Healing System, Dahn Yoga, Dahn Yoga Books, Dahn Yoga Class, Dahn Yoga Dallas, Dahn Yoga Essentials, Dahn Yoga wiki.
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“What is the purpose of our life?” I asked.
“Do you know?” he returned.

“I don’t. That’s why I am asking.”

“Let’s stop. There are so many other questions to solve.”

“But everything hangs on the answer to this. It is the first thing to solve,” I said.
Not too much later, my roommate requested to live in another dorm with someone else. It was no wonder, given my obsessive behavior and mv brooding nature. Most of my peers avoided me, my grades suffered, and I had no sense ot direction. At the time, it seemed as it these questions that occupied mv mind were haunting me like a dark specter, but now I have come to see them as a gift that allowed me to really get to the underlying nature of life, in spite of the pain involved.

No one likes problems. Nevertheless, all of your problems are a blessing. They all exist to help you realize your true self.

When facing any problem, remember that the problem itself is just an illusion that stems from the false self created by the ego. Most people make the critical error of focusing on the problem itself, which ironically just brings more of the same into being.

Posted: August 13th, 2009 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Dahn Yoga Books, Dahn Yoga Class, Dahn Yoga Dallas, Dahn Yoga Essentials, Dahn Yoga wiki.
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“What is the purpose of our life?” I asked.
“Do you know?” he returned.

“I don’t. That’s why I am asking.”

“Let’s stop. There are so many other questions to solve.”

“But everything hangs on the answer to this. It is the first thing to solve,” I said.
Not too much later, my roommate requested to live in another dorm with someone else. It was no wonder, given my obsessive behavior and mv brooding nature. Most of my peers avoided me, my grades suffered, and I had no sense ot direction. At the time, it seemed as it these questions that occupied mv mind were haunting me like a dark specter, but now I have come to see them as a gift that allowed me to really get to the underlying nature of life, in spite of the pain involved.

No one likes problems. Nevertheless, all of your problems are a blessing. They all exist to help you realize your true self.

When facing any problem, remember that the problem itself is just an illusion that stems from the false self created by the ego. Most people make the critical error of focusing on the problem itself, which ironically just brings more of the same into being.

Posted: August 11th, 2009 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Dahn Yoga Books, Dahn Yoga Class, Dahn Yoga Essentials, Dahn Yoga wiki.
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Here is an article about the Young Earth Human Ambassadors for Peace group which is traveling in Korea right now. Atlanta’s own Master Polina is among the group of eight. Read below to see what she’s up to…

Young Ambassadors Bring Peace Around the World

A group of eight Americans in their twenties are currently on a six-month tour around South Korea and Japan as part of a demonstration team called the Young Earth Human Ambassadors for Peace (YEHAP). Already into their second month, they arrived in Korea on March 4, 2008. The team’s purpose is a cross-cultural exchange between the United States and Korea. It is a way for these young individuals to share their passion for world peace and self-development through Ilchi Lee’s teachings and training methods. During the tour they are giving performances in the traditional ki-gong form ChunBuShingGong and the Phoenix Dance (the official dance of the Phoenix Project). At each performance they share their experiences, especially of Brain Wave Vibration training, and their message of peace. Some of these performances are part of Ilchi Lee’s Brain Wave Vibration lecture tour. Others are given at universities, Dahn Yoga centers, Body & Brain Clubs, government offices, and in front of media professionals. As part of their adventures they have visited special locations in South Korea including its first national treasure, a historic gate that burned down recently, and Sungsanilchooleumb (Sunshine) Mountain on Jeju Island. Fun excursions are also part of their experience, like riding motor scooters around the coastline of U-Do island, as well as seeing the sights and singing karaoke in Seoul. In addition to performing and lecturing, the team has engaged in civil services such as helping to clean an oil spill on a beach in Taean. Their home base is the Kookakwon, or School for Traditional Korean Study. From the staff at Kookakwon, and wherever they go on their tour, they learn about Korean history and culture, as well as Dahn history and culture. They even visited a Dahn Yoga center on Jeju Island that first opened twenty-three years ago. Some of the challenges they face are daunting, such as performing in front of thousands of people and striving to inspire their hearts. Some of them are more mundane, like trying exotic foods such as raw squid and puffer fish, or sleeping on mats on the floor in the Kookakwon—although they sleep in beds in hotels when they travel, at the Kookakwon everyone follows this traditional Asian custom. Throughout their experience they have received training and personal care. Beginning with pre-training in the United States at the Sedona Mago Retreat Center from February 26, 2008 to March 3, 2008, the YEHAP members have practiced their performances, working and living together as a team, deepening themselves inside and out, giving lectures and speaking in front of an audience. They are always developing their body, mind, and spirit, and learning to speak and act from their heart. They train daily in Dahn Yoga and DahnMuDo. To help them endure their rigorous daily schedule, they receive special healing experiences, including a visit to a Korean spa, and doing an intestinal cleanse. For everyday aches and pains, when they need to they can visit a Dahn Master who is an acupuncturist. You can see photos of Aaron, Polina, Brandon, Ana, Danielle, Afrika, Ashley, and Alex’s adventures on their blog http://yehap.blogspot.com and read their personal perspectives through their individual blogs (linked from the main blog). The attitude they demonstrate on their blogs reflect the message they are working to deliver—that of hope, an open mind, personal growth, gratitude for all of life’s experiences, and peace inside and out.

Posted: April 12th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga wiki.
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Those of you attending the Healing Chakra workshop this weekend can find the directions here…

Directions to Doubletree Hotel

Map to Doubletree Hotel

Posted: March 7th, 2008 under Dahn Healing System.
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On Sunday Feb. 24, members and masters from across Atlanta gathered for what would be another amazing ShimSung. Here’s a photo of a very bright Diane dwnm from the Roswell center with her jiwonjanim, Master Kim and Margaret hearler nim who was a volunteer for the workshop. Congratulations Diane dwnm!!!

Posted: February 26th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga Essentials.
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Today we had open DahnMuDo classes at the Sandy Springs center. It was so great to see people of all ages and physical conditions enjoying DahnMuDo. It is truly a martial art that brings people together instead of promoting combat. I hope everyone can make the DahnMuDo workshop this weekend!

Posted: February 21st, 2008 under Dahn Healing System, Uncategorized.
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The daily Brain tips on ilchi.com are really great. Here’s the latest…

5 steps to a healthier you

Getting healthy, physically and mentally, includes but is not limited to a healthy diet and exercise. Did you know that sleeping, challenging your brain and reducing stress are also necessary in building the healthiest you possible?

Together, they make up the five building blocks of a healthy you.

1.Healthy diet – Antioxidants, choline, omega 3 fatty acids, whole grains and plenty of water are all essential components in your daily meals. For the best mental results, start your day off with a balanced breakfast. Studies have shown that skipping this meal has a negative effect on your performance at school or work.

Big changes are often the result of small actions. Do each of these things today. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.

Posted: February 14th, 2008 under Dahn Foundation Outreach Training.
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For those of you still reading www.dahnyogaga.com, the new blog for Dahn Yoga atlanta is www.dahnyogaatlanta.com. Makes sense right? Please go to www.dahnyogaatlanta for all recent posts.

Posted: February 12th, 2008 under Dahn Foundation Outreach Training.
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