Experiencing T’ai Chi Chih Across Vibrant Communities

Intentional Communities
I split my time between two locations and travel frequently for work. I recently experienced four different T’ai Chi Chih groups and feel better than ever about our teaching diversity and TCC’s reach. The amazing Northern Colorado teachers host dozens of weekly events and during my week in Fort Collins, I attended an outdoor practice and potluck dinner, Spiritual Odyssey study group, silent teacher practice and many student classes. On Hawaii’s Big Island Hannah Hedrick introduced me to her faithful TCC student and his spiritual practice spot on a slab of smooth lava. We spoke outdoors for hours, long into velvety darkness as the sun disappeared from the sky. As Justin once said, the moon gives light too. Hannah and I met Sharon Cashman at the blocked entrance to Mauna Kea, where Sharon supports native Hawaiians against the desecration of sacred lands. TCC is right up their alley. I participated in Amy Tyksinski’s TCC retreat in the Bay Area, and experienced a new day in bridging communities. Upon returning to Albuquerque, I slipped back into the supportive Saturday night meditation group without missing a syllable while chanting the Heart Sutra, after which we gathered for Saturday Supper, just as we did when Justin was alive. Look around. Expand your intentional communities. As Justin said, “You meet the nicest people in T’ai Chi Chih.”

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