It is of great spiritual value to tune in and be aware in the eye and
in the heart, at least every evening at sunset (if your schedule
makes it difficult to be awake at sunrise). You do not have to stop
your activities, just tune in. Try to be in harmony with the very
special energy of twilight, and let it work on you.
New Moon and Full Moon
Similarly, the nights of the New Moon and Full Moon have an
energy which can facilitate great inner shifts. Once more,
particular vigilance should be maintained at these times.
16.3 Fasting for openings
If your perception is completely blocked, if you never see or feel
anything even though you are practising regularly, then the
answer could be fasting. I have seen a number of students who
achieved remarkable shifts and openings by fasting for a few days.
Another good indication for fasting is when you are working on a
particular blockage that never seems to yield or respond to your
efforts.
You don't necessarily have to undertake a drastic fast. First try
two or three days on juices, or on (organic) fruits only: this is
often enough to start getting things moving. Eating only fruits
one day a week can also be a good way of supporting the process of
opening.
A longer and more intense fast can also be quite valuable, but it is
preferable to discuss the matter with a naturopathy-oriented
health practitioner first.
16.4 Proper management of sexual energies
The Taoists have designed many techniques of inner alchemy and
longevity based on a particular management of sexual energy.
These techniques can make a substantial difference to your health
condition and to the process of development of your subtle bodies.
I therefore recommend them as a valuable complement to the
methods indicated in this book.
16.5 Vaccinations
According to homoeopaths, vaccinations favour what they call the
‘sycotic miasm’. The sycotic miasm is a condition of energy in
which, among other things, the rational mind is rigidified, to the
detriment of intuition. Sycotic tendencies are at the very opposite