A Reflection

My primary intention on arrival was to be an empty vessel, and I feel as if I met that intention most of the time. (And given my past, being fully present to whatever is offered by whoever is offering it – even some of the time – is a paradigm shift.) The week was both exhilarating and exhausting. During times of exhaustion I felt old habit energies creeping in and I wasn’t always capable of crowding them back out – at least that I was aware. I was also reminded of how fragile my sense of “what’s so” can be, and of how precious the time spent in fully awake moments with fully awake people.

I am humbled by what I have learned about myself and by the certainty of all present this week (for you are all my teachers). I am now capable of bringing T’ai Chi Chih to a little corner of the universe and making a small impact on the quality of life. More than anything I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to participate in what will undoubtedly be a supernova-moment in my memory. My gratitude is more than words can express.