Overview

Inner Cultivation Through the Twelve Meridians shows how to use the Five Element Acupuncture system for self-transformation. Inner cultivation is the personal work of nourishing our inborn nature and the fulfillment of our destiny. For the ancient sages of China, fulfilling one’s destiny is about spiritual transformation. They say the seed of Dao (the Divine, the inner Way, the Logos, Shabd) is present in every person equally, but it is up to each one to nurture this seed.

Our mind’s negative projections, judgments, or beliefs in response to what we have experienced create a false self that separates us from our inborn nature and our sense of unity with the Divine. Negative beliefs about self, others, and life manifest as disturbed emotions, making it impossible for us to know our true nature and realize our innate spiritual purpose.

As we raise our consciousness, we accept all life circumstances—whether pleasurable or painful—as heaven’s will. Viewing all challenges as the will of the Divine activates the spiritual seed of divinity deep within. Every situation and relationship interaction holds the potential for cultivating the five virtues associated with the five Essences that help us realize our spiritual purpose and destiny.

Tips

• Be fully present throughout the course. Listen to the facilitator/instructor. Listen to one another.
• Ask questions when you don’t understand the content. Follow instructions.
• Assume responsibility for your own learning
• Behave constructively (e.g., not interrupt, dominate, hold side conversations, complain, or demotivate other participants).
• Attend the provided mentoring sessions separate from the programme time, which are arranged with your mentor.
• Complete the Skills Development assignments in each book (ideally, as you go through the programme). If you decide to move through the RR Pathway, this is required.
• Record the details of all self-sessions and practice sessions on the RR Record Sheet. Include your intentions and reflections.
• Read the entire book by the end of the course.
• Complete the suggested reading ahead of class as recommended by the instructor.
• Read and/or practice the repatterning/s to be done in the next class on yourself to gain familiarity.
• Bring a sticky note pad to mark pages in your book for quick reference.
• Consider using two colored highlighters to highlight the parts you say to the client and the parts the client will repeat.
• Practice looking at the camera rather than the screen when practicing with a classmate.
• Consider using the reading guide provided as a means to understand key concepts.
• Have plenty of water available to drink.