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Dana Davis5 said:If that's the case, what on earth was Bruce Lee actually training, besides just acting in movies? 😁
Susan Sullivan6 said:I you’re saying the same thing... you aren't quite sure how much of it is actual fact versus just some kind of "movie magic."
It’s totally possible that after a lifetime of grueling training, their bodies just adapt to those kinds of extreme physical demands. Honestly, it's hard to say for sure.
As for Seagal, in any serious martial arts circle, he's considered a total fraud.😬
Thomas Nelson25 said:We're talking about actual spears here—say they weigh 130 lbs—so when you factor in surface area, force, pressure, blah blah blah... it's just wild.
casualtiger2 said:Here are a few more phenomena that could be explained by "energy"—or maybe just suggestion, hypnosis, or plain old physical reflexes.
When someone gets hurt, there’s this natural tendency to grab the injury—maybe rubbing it, maybe not—but mothers especially love to kiss the spot or blow on it.
Another little exercise idea: if you’ve got an ache somewhere, try focusing on your chest for a second. Try to tap into that feeling of being head-over-heels in love, or just a general sense of warmth and affection (doesn't matter how you get there). If—and when—you actually feel that "energy," those tingles, or that "pins and needles" sensation... try directing it straight toward the part of your body that hurts.
Prana is a lot like electricity; it tends to pool in certain spots. Most of the discharge happens at "pointed" areas like your fingertips, or at specific centers like the reproductive organs. A good chunk of it also flows through speech, out the mouth (which is why we have the silence practice, Mauna),
and even through the eyes—which explains that weird sensation of being watched or felt by someone's gaze...
bluemason3, what does your favorite, Ramakrishna, have to say about all this "energy" stuff?
darkjackal7 said:Pain can actually be eliminated if you simply deny its existence in the moment—essentially, you deny the very event that caused it. It sounds crazy, but it works when you stub your toe or burn yourself. I use this trick all the time when hot oil splashes on my fingers while I'm cooking. The pain vanishes instantly, and the burn never even happens. It's a highly effective little hack; I strongly suggest you try it out.
Michael Gonzalez77 said:It's those specific mental capacities that kick in once you commit to that kind of discipline and maintain a much clearer headspace.
casualtiger2 said:Back when I was a student, I lived out in Chicago—about a thirty-minute ride from downtown New York City.
I actually lucked out because my bus stop was the very first one on the line, so I always had a seat to myself—perfect for meditating.
One morning, right after I’d settled into my meditation, this massive double-decker bus—one of those huge ones meant for maybe 120 people—packed to the gills by the second or third stop. (I don't know what transit is like in other cities, but back then, New York City's public transport was a total disaster, and honestly, still is.)
It felt completely normal at first, even when I felt someone's thigh pressing against my arm, right at bicep level. As the ride wound down, the bus started thinning out, but that sensation wouldn't budge. When I finally opened my eyes, I realized it was coming from this stunning girl—who, I assume, was sitting next to her boyfriend.
The weird part? The bus was basically empty by then; there were plenty of open seats everywhere.
It wasn't until I actually stood up to get off that she finally moved away.
Sadly, I didn't get the chance to meet her and ask why that happened or how it felt on her end, so there's no significant scientific report to follow.
(And yeah, the statistics aren't exactly on my side here.)
Anyway, I'm sure you're familiar with that feeling of someone invading your "personal bubble," whether you're on a crowded bus or just hanging out privately.
Does this phenomenon actually exist, and if it does, how would modern biology, sociology, or psychology explain it?
At first glance, when I Googled "personal bubble," I mostly just got hit with French websites discussing Zones and Distances.
What they label as "the intimate zone" (about 15–50 cm) actually seems like a pretty spot-on description of the etheric body's zone.
Have you ever noticed how being near certain people just feels *good*, while others leave you feeling drained, anxious, annoyed, or even oddly upbeat—even without a single word being exchanged?
Is there a real phenomenon here, and is there a scientific way to explain it?
Susan Sullivan6 said:Wing Chun. And from what I gather, it’s actually been tested in real street fights (at least, 😬 ). There's even this one pro fighter—super legit, too—who uses it.
Dana Davis5 said:I honestly never even doubted it... street fighting just pulls every single one of those raw, animal instincts right to the surface. You can practice gym techniques until you're blue in the face, but nothing—and I mean nothing—can truly compete with that kind of real-world chaos. It’s like trying to compare actual life wisdom to some guru who spends thirty years meditating in total isolation without ever actually stepping out into the world to experience anything real. They're just not even in the same league, you know? Anyway, thanks so much for the reply.
Dana Davis5 said:I honestly never even doubted it... street fighting just pulls every single one of those raw, animal instincts right to the surface. You can practice gym techniques until you're blue in the face, but nothing—and I mean nothing—can truly compete with that kind of real-world chaos. It’s like trying to compare actual life wisdom to some guru who spends thirty years meditating in total isolation without ever actually stepping out into the world to experience anything real. They're just not even in the same league, you know? Anyway, thanks so much for the reply.
casualtiger2 said:Interesting phenomenon here—something you could potentially link back to how the etheric body actually functions: Phantom limb
"A phantom limb is that weird sensation where an amputated or missing limb feels like it’s still right there. Roughly 60 to 80% of people dealing with an amputation deal with these phantom sensations, and most of the time, they aren't exactly pleasant. These sensations can even pop up after losing parts of the body other than limbs—think things like breast amputation, pulling a tooth (phantom tooth pain), or even losing an eye (phantom eye syndrome)."
Thomas Nelson25 said:So, does it provide some kind of aura or shield?
I get what you're getting at—kind of like those ascetic monks.