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When circling the energy like a ball clockwise in the lower dan tien is that the same direction as the "harvesting the qi" exercise when massaging the stomach but with the mind's intention and direction? It seems like in the small universe the energy is going around the torso in a clockwise direction and I always wonder if I should circle it in the same front to back circle in the lower dan tien.

Well, my understanding (though it may be flawed as well), is that the clockwise direction is more like when massaging the stomach. I.e. the "ball of qi" is spinning on a horizontal axis. The Small Universe is moving around the body on a vertical axis.

So it is as if a rod is going through your lower abdomen, through slightly below the naval and coming through the other side coming out your back. The ball is on that rod and spins around like a clock (but is more 3D).

I think that is correct and I hope that helps.

I need to go do some Small Universe meditation right now!