Albuquerque and Bullhead City Teacher Training Responses

“There is an energy within us which makes things happen when the paths of other persons touch ours, and we have to be there and let it happen.”

Writes Sr. Mary Ann Cirillo, O.P. (Canton, OK): I want to say something to all of you who have become a part of the fabric of my life. What a blessing it was on my life to have been at the teachers’ training in Albuquerque, April 10-14. The Fitness section of the Albuquerque Tribune for May 6, 1991 featured an article by Mark Taylor, “T’ai Chi Chih developer ends teaching journey.” “And it was to Albuquerque the California resident returned to teach his final accreditation clinic for a new batch of T’ai Chi Chih instructors.” I shall forever be grateful that I was among that “batch”. What a loving, joyful and supportive spirit I found in the persons of Justin, Steve, Carmen, Pam, as well as the many other teachers who traveled to be there and let it happen! The most important things in the world aren’t things! This truth has lived in my memory for the past month because of what we shared in Albuquerque. I know that what happened in the Garden Room of the Hilton Hotel will live on because love cannot be contained. Thank you! Peace and Love.

Pam Towne: To all teachers at the Albuquerque Accreditation Course–it was truly a joy being with you in April. Thank you for the beautiful flow stone! I carry it with me…as I carry your love in my heart…as a special reminder to flow with the Chi in every area of my life. In Albuquerque I was asked if it was worthwhile for new teachers to audit an Accreditation Course. I’d like to share my answer with all of you: My experience has been most emphatically YES! It is a gift. – to myself–refining and deepening my personal practice and understanding of T’ai Chi Chih, and developing friendships with other teachers – to my students–inspiring me to higher levels in teaching T’ai Chi Chi – to our planet–aiding evolution. Again, thank you! My life is richer for being with you! Loving Chi.

Loretta Hopper (Ft. Mojave, AZ): After having just completed the week long teachers’ accreditation course, I would like to extend my thanks to Steve. He showed each individual much kindness and encouragement. The week was intense, thoughtful, and thoroughly enlightening. By the week’s end everyone seemed to share a special closeness. I would also like to thank Joy Barbour for working extra hard at organizing everything so perfectly. Our meeting room had a beautiful view of the Colorado River which along with Steve’s enthusiasm for T’ai Chi Chih helped us “go with the flow.”