Hyrulean Force Cultivation
This is to be the beginning of my writings on basic Force Cultivation.
In The Minish Cap, we are first introduced to the concept of Force in the form of the Light Force as a power contained within Princess Zelda. In Phantom Hourglass, we learn of Life Force which is a sacred power within all living things. In the Japanese versions of the games, both are referred to simply as Force.
As has been said before, all living things contain Force. This Force powers our bodies, minds, and spirits. Some naturally contain more than others, some less. It is possible to cultivate this Force into greater vitality and power.
Force flows through our entire being and is centered in points within the internal subtle structure of the body called Force Gates. In these basic practices, we will focus on three primary gates.
Gate of Power: Located just below the navel
Gate of Courage: Located in the center of the chest near the heart.
Gate of Wisdom: Located in the area commonly known as the Third Eye.
These gates are heavily energized during the Embodying the Triforce technique and balanced. Once so Force is flowing through the body, it is important to bring it back down to the area of the Gate of Power in order to remain calm and rooted. This excess Force that has been brought into the navel can then be consolidated and stored. This will over time cultivate a container which will hold consolidated Force that can act as a battery to continue powering the body.
I like to call this container my Force Gem. Force Gems are introduced in Four Swords Adventures as crystallized Force that powers the Four Sword. The Sand of Hours in Phantom Hourglass is made of ground up Force Gems. They also appear in Spirit Tracks and empower those titular tracks.
This Force Gem you cultivate, rather than being pyramidal like in the games, will more likely be round like a ball. The process is begun by sitting in as upright a posture as the body can manage. Preferably with crossed legs on a cushion or the floor, but accommodations can be made for level of ability.
Begin by breathing through the nose deeply into the abdomen, allowing it to inflate. Exhale slowly through the nose, allowing the abdomen to deflate. Settle into yourself and find a comfortable rhythm. Raise the arms with the palms facing downward. The Force Gates in the hands serve to move and work Force like a guide. Start above the head. My favorite way to position my arms is like Rauru preparing to fire his light beam
As the arms are positioned above the head, breathe deeply. Allow the Force to sink from your head, down into your chest. Spend as long as five minutes in this position if you have the time.
Next, drop the hands to just above the chest. This will push the built up Force lower again towards the navel. Spend time in this position as well, breathing deeply.
Finally, drop one hand above the abdomen and one below, like you’re holding a ball. This will focus the Force into the abdomen where it can be consolidated.
During deep breaths, fill the abdomen with Force during inhalation. During exhalation when the abdomen is compressing, so is the Force. With every breath, fill the area of the Gate of Power seated in the center of your being with Force, then compress it with exhalation. Over time, this will begin to form the Force Gem that contains Force as abundant as the waters of Lake Hylia.
Expect this beginning step to take months or years. The Force Gem will form and grow over time until it overflows, increasing vitality and spiritual aptitude.
May the Goddess Smile Upon You
