Accreditation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 2019

Justin knew the incredible transformative power of the Chi, which is why T’ai Chi Chih came to him. He wanted us know it too. I have experienced it in my own life but there is something miraculous that happens during accreditation week that opens my heart and mind to an even greater appreciation for what these simple movements can do. The transformations I have seen this week shatter any limits my mind has imposed on Life. There are no limits to who and what we are. The essence of each of us is so unique, beautiful and totally unlimited. This loving and healing practice breaks the shackles created by our habit energies that have kept our light from shining out into this world. When we wake up to the essence of who we really we are, it is such sweet joy. We recognize that this is who I really am, and it is who I have always been, and it is so freeing. Justin says, “Joy is always there, it only has to be uncovered.” What an honor and privilege it is to share such a powerful and transformative practice.

Rick Davis: I was reminded of the importance of moving well – finishing the weight shift, using the knees, completing the turn, not overreaching, moving softly and consistently, and sinking into the feet as you move from your center. Yet, I was also wonderfully reminded of the importance of a strong, caring and supportive community to encourage you. We have the words of Justin preserved to encourage and assist, and we have the encouragement of others who supportively partner with us along the way. Because of others’ encouragement, I found safety and permission to risk striving (without striving) to lean into the movements and into the warmth of the TCC community. Because of that, my teacher in Tulsa (Mary Cameris) and I are exploring how to create a stronger TCC network.

Anon: Each person brought his/her Real self, and we all reinforced for each other how rich that makes it for us all. Every presentation gave its own delightful dimensions to the whole.

Robert Poland: I would have never believed that my presentation could be so much fun. I left truly excited and a little afraid of what the future will bring.

Debby McLister: This accreditation was my first introduction into the general community. I found it warm, accepting and inclusive. There is no hierarchy except of knowledge and experience but certainly not of position. It made me wonder how we can bring TCC to communities that could use this love and inclusion: perhaps to people in poverty or teenagers.

Stephanie Copeland: Every auditing teacher would go into their tan t’ien before offering us guidance. What a wonderful model that was. TCC brings me home in a strong way. As soon as I returned to my day-to-day life I was ready to stop trying to do everything. I have already found it easy to begin letting go of the habit of searching in so many directions.

Kyung Sook Lee: Now I understand what touched my whole being when I accidentally stepped into my first TCC class 2-1/2 years ago. Daniel, our guide and trainer, gave us all he had embodied. He showed a road map to discover our own authentic sharing from the heart. Marie, our devotional host extended all she had to offer. The timeless sharing by auditing teachers was invaluable. My fellow candidates made the learning effortless and joyous.

S. Becky Shinas, OP: All there is … is love. Being accredited means I am a certified Teacher of Oneness, Harmony and Love. The words Chi and energy have no meaning to me other than Love. I cannot love unless I am loved. Each morning my TCC prayer is about receiving and sending out into the cosmos the “One Love” we all are. As a teacher of Kindly Love, I will teach from a centered, clear, reconciled space. Thus, the only instruction I will consider for my TCC growth is that given with kindly love. For me to be a TCC teacher is to believe, know and feel the One Love within me and then to offer another an illuminated, tender space from which they may rise in their own unique way.