A Deeper Journey

Last summer as I was teaching my yoga class I had a strong message that I also needed to be offering TCC on the labyrinth. Getting my TCC accreditation would be my 2016 goal. I had been introduced to the practice in 1998 and had been attracted to its benefits and its lovely practitioners. However, I had not been active for many years, and now, I felt I had been called to follow this path. Interesting.

Since I live on the Western Slope of Colorado this was no easy task. There were no active TCC teachers in the area. I wasn’t sure how this would all turn out. But I figured if the Chi was flowing there would be a solution. So I contacted Daniel, the lead instructor of the Colorado teacher accreditation course, to see what could be done. The teacher training was set for June; it was now January. He referred me to Marie Dotts (about four hours away), who in turn, suggested Leya Cragin, a wonderful instructor just three hours away. So Leya and I began working together. A strict taskmaster, she mentored me each month for about three hours as I came to Denver to babysit my grandchildren. Leya would work with me, I would take copious notes about the needed corrections and then go home and practice, practice, practice.

Could I ever be adept enough to absorb it all? How does it become effortless? It seemed daunting and at times I felt discouraged, but then, the Chi began to flow and my fear began to subside and self-confidence began to blossom. I knew I had been called to teach and I began to believe in myself, and to believe that my sincere effort would allow me to be successful and to pass the teacher accreditation process. However, as with all of life, once this hurdle was passed, I would then be called to begin again – this time as a new teacher. Isn’t life grand?

So what is this all about, really? I believe it is, hopefully, to inspire those who might aspire to teach TCC but who are tentative. Just listen to your heart and go for it. Believe in yourself; follow your inner guidance. It can happen for you. It is such an important practice to be able to share with others. What are you waiting for?

I passed muster and received my accreditation this June along with a stellar group of other inspired teachers. I am delighted that my next, deeper journey now begins as a teacher.