Jing(le) All The Way

“As one progresses, he begins to live more and more intuitively.” – Justin Stone, Heightened Awareness

This story unfolds through a series of interconnections within the flow of Chi-inspired events. I was hospitalized in January 2020 for a chronic condition and unable to attend Sr. Antonia’s retreat that year. I gratefully received a get-well card initiated by Mary Cerullo, a dear friend and fellow TCC teacher, and signed by some participants in good will.

The card, “Drinking deeply of God,” was illustrated and illuminated by Sr. Antonia Cooper and is now proudly displayed in my home. Over the years as a TCC student and then teacher, I would periodically attempt to engage my husband in learning the practice I found so life affirming.

Ed preferred his pursuits of music, art and sailing as his bliss; I learned to let it go. When we both finally retired, we bought a camper van to explore the country. I named it, Jing, in honor of life’s essence and Justin’s gift of Seijaku to TCC teachers. And I cherish my TCC/Seijaku morning practice while on the road wherever that may be.

Like any union there are topics of disagreements; getting a spare tire for our Jing was one of them. Nevertheless, the tire was mounted and a cover, designed by Ed, was ordered. He was rather evasive about the design so I let it go. When the cover was secured, I casually walked by it and was totally caught off guard as it depicted Sr. Antonia’s design with our van’s name, Jing. It was then that I realized Pranja was working. It’s magic all the way.