An Energetic View of Sex
Prof Ilchi Lee writes that I have devoted a great deal of my life to sharing energy sensitivity training methods, and have developed mind-body connection programs that are intended to heighten our powers ot perception and enrich and broaden our experience of lite on earth. Sex is called Seong in Korean. The character Seong combines two characters: one means “mind,” and the other means “to be born” or “to come into being.” Thus, sex means “the place where the mind comes into being.” Here “mind” refers to the Universal Mind, the fundamental source of all creation. This interpretation reflects that sexual energy is regarded as an important and powerful force in our lives.
There is a difference between sexual energy and the life-energy that circulates through Su-seung-hwa-gang (see Chapter 3). Sexual energy is a special form of this life-energy. When sexual energy in the lower abdomen area (Dahn-jon) is activated, it doesn’t stay there quietly, but moves. It has a tendency to “wander” around the body if not managed well, and can “rise” to the head, manifesting in preoccupations or dreams.
We can use Dahn-jon breathing (see Chapter 4) to concentrate and transform our sexual energy. Through diligent and consistent practice of Dahn-jon breathing, Su-seung-hwa-gang circulation improves and Dahn-jon energy increases. A strong Dahn-jon acts as a magnet for scattered sexual energy. The weaker the Dahn-jon, the more vulnerable one is to being controlled by sexual desires. It is a good idea to build basic physical strength, get balanced, and practice Dahn-jon breathing to accumulate and transform your sexual energy.
Furthermore, depending on your attention and choice, you may use this energy to enhance and deepen your sexual experience. Energy can be focused on any of your three mam energy-centers or Dahn-jons, upper (forehead), middle (chest), and lower (abdomen) helping you to embrace the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of sexuality.