站庄功须注意之事项之五 Points to be followed with great attention (5)

正确对待幻觉。

练功中出现一些幻觉是常见的事。练功到了一定阶段，产生气化反应，随着经络穴位的疏通，可以接收或发现信息。凡使人感到舒适、舒畅的信息或幻觉，都属于“良性”的。这是由于练功达到了炼精化气的阶段，真气调动起来，充养了五脏六腑，使脏腑之阳气上升，产生了有光亮的、上升的、向外的、兴奋的、亢进的，等等阳性气化反应，这都有益于身心健康，是可喜的现象。

如果出现与上述相反的信息和幻觉，对人的身心健康无益，我们称之为“非良性”的，若遇到也无需惊恐，只要摇一摇头或发“嘘”音来调节一下气机，这种信息和幻觉即可消失。对此要有正确认识和思想准备，决不应由此而产生迷信思想，妨碍正常练功。

Adopt a positive attitude toward hallucinations.

You should have a right attitude toward hallucinations. During the circulation and change of Qi (vital energy) while practicing qigong, very often hallucinations will appear. This is because your channels are open and you are receiving information from the Universe through the open channels. You can accept the information that makes you happy and comfortable. This is called ‘positive information’. For instance, you may feel that you are growing taller and bigger; you may see brightness in front of you; you may see beautiful scenes; you may hear wonderful music or even smell the fragrance of flowers. All these information is good for you both physically and mentally.

On the other hand, some ‘negative information’ might appear, which, of course, is not good for health. But do not be frightened because such things happen. Just shake your head and say “shi” and immediately they will disappear. There is nothing to be afraid of. Go on with your qigong practice and you will succeed in the end. Upon finishing, if you wish to continue practicing, choose another location of better environment. Do not continue at that same place.