I also just returned from Chung Pyung (Chong Pyong; Cheong Peong; Chyeong Pyeong--it was spelled differently everywhere I went in the main hall building).

It was a very deep, CHALLENGING, enlightening and beautiful experience. My goal before I went was to survive! But, I did more than survive--I feel I was reborn!

It is physically challenging because although you have breaks, I found out quickly that the lines to the bathroom, store and meals took up most of that time. By the time you finished what you had to do, it was time to go to the next session. And, at 45 years of age, my body just does not appreciate the hard floor and one sleeping bag. I woke up every morning with aching bones. I did try 3 sleeping bags one night, but it still didn't make a difference, so I went back to one. There were a few days in which we were asked to conserve water. That was tough because I like being clean. Bringing baby wipes is a must! Also, for about 3 days, all the bathrooms in the main hall building were closed down and there were about a total of 30 or so bathrooms for 2,500 21-day workshop sisters, along with the 40-day workshop. Talk about long lines and desperation!!!

Having mentioned many of the physical challenges, I'd like to now mention the internal aspects of the workshop:

I came home Monday night and, even now, when I think of Chung Pyung, my eyes swell with tears. It was hard, but I connected with my Heavenly Father and True Father once again. I connected with the reality of spirit world once again. I had many visions of resentful spirits that were with me because of my ancestors' mistakes and sins.

Whenever we did ahn soo, which was 3 times a day at 70 minutes each time, I tried to repent for my ancestors' sins so that the resentful spirits would leave me. I realized I couldn't truly repent generally. I had to know what the actual sins were so that I could connect with the pain of the resentful spirits. That's when I started having visions of them and what the abuse was. I saw a samurai soldier on a horse (I'm part Japanese). For a few days after that, I had such pain in a certain area of my back--an ancestor had thrust a sword in the back of one man and I was feeling the pain. The ahn soo was the only thing that helped it go away for a little while. The pain finally went away during the last week of the 21-day w/s.

I had another vision of a Russian Cossack on a horse beating someone on the ground. That surprised me because, although I know I have German ancestors, I didn't really know I had Russian in me as well. Now, I have to do more research on my ancestry.

Dae Mo Nim is such a loving person. Hoon Mo Nim is, too. When we had ahn soo and they came (sometimes once a day), I felt so inspired. When Dae Mo Nim gave us more angel support during that time, I would feel an incredible rush of heat all along my back. It felt as though it was burning although it didn't hurt.

We had an average of about 6 hours during the day for Hoon Dok Hae, depending on whether we had a talk or not by some leader (Rev. Hwang, Rev. Kwak, Rev. Sudo and others). We would have a reader leading the reading as we all read along out loud. I learned so much from this as well. Father had been talking about this registration for heaven quite a few years ago!

Then, there was my angel. As soon as you step onto the grounds of Chung Pyung, an angel is assigned to you. When I first thought of my angel, I saw the color "teal" (a very light blue/green). I don't know why I saw this color, but I started calling my angel "My teal angel". Every morning, I would ask my angel to help me get through the day because of all the aches and pains I experienced whenever I woke up from the hard floor. I honestly feel my angel helped me through the rough times physically.

Praying at the holy sanctuary was a holy experience for me. This is the prayer hall where special angels are assigned to bring your prayer requests directly to God. Hoon Mo Nim sleeps in the back of this building. Actually, Dae Mo Nim said she was pleased with our 5th workshop in that so many members prayed every day in this hall as compared to the other workshops.

My conscience was so strong when I was there. I could not brush some things aside like I normally did. I couldn't ignore certain things that I normally would. I don't know if it was me or my angel, but I had to listen to my conscience--it was very clear.

I was so happy when my husband and 2 kids arrived. I had missed them so much! But, to be honest, I'm not sure which was more challenging--the 21-day w/s or the 3 day w/s with my family!!! I had my kids attend all the lectures and ahn soo for the 3 days except for 2 lectures because they were so tired. I really prayed during the 21-days that what I experienced could be inherited by my family when they came. Well, my kids didn't really experience what I was hoping they would, but I believe they have a better foundation spiritually anyway. Sometimes, I'm too idealistic and expect too much.

My husband was also challenged. There were so many talks and ahn soos, that my husband could only take so much in. My family couldn't experience the growth I experienced in the 21-days and I cried a little because of this. I wanted so much for them to experience the holy experience I had, but it was too much to ask for.

If it was just husband and wife, things would be easier. But, having the kids along made it so much more challenging and patience ran thin. But, we were told the 2nd gen. kids not only have to drink the holy wine, they must attend the 3 day w/s as well.

The blessing itself is about one and a half hours long. Rev. & Mrs. Kwak were the officiators. Rev. Kwak gave a short talk and then we had the holy wine. You must wear your holy robes and the undergarments (men's and women's Korean attire). If you don't have the undergarments, you will be asked not to enter the main hall, but stay in the hallway outside. You can participate in the ceremony through watching the monitors or watching through the open doors. The holiness of the blessing was lost on us a bit because my daughter decided to be unreasonable about everything (she's just become a teenager) during the ceremony. Sigh....

We can now liberate our father's side and mother's side ancestors up to 28 generations. So, be prepared for this. In order for each 7 generations to attend the 100 day w/s with HJN, the total fee for that 7 gen. must be paid in full.

On the 19th day, we had the lottery in which each sister picked a piece of paper with the name of a parish and town. This is our eternal homeland and where we must witness to help reunify North and South Korea. It was an exciting event with lots of clapping and cheering! I felt like I was graduating! The initial direction is that we sisters must live there full-time for the next 4 years. But, Dr. Yang requested from Father and it was approved that all North American blessed wives don't have to live there full-time. We can instead visit every 6 months our city and work for 40 days at a time.

Well, I guess I shared most of all that happened during the 5th 21 day w/s for blessed wives and the 3 day registration w/s. I can honestly say I am deeply grateful for this experience.

I hope you all will pray sincerely to understand what True Father is asking of us at this special time and respond honestly to your conscience. God bless!

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