Children & TCC

In about 1976, I happened to spend some time in Sedona, Arizona. While there I received lessons in T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) from a woman who had learned the art from Justin Stone. Since then, I have practiced, sometimes more, sometimes less. I have seen some dramatic results in people with whom I shared the practice. But in particular, while working for many years in psychiatric hospitals with children, I was wonderfully pleased with the results of children learning and practicing TCC in a group. Children seem more open to catching onto the movements than many adults. After completing a set of TCC, it was obvious that the children who were depressed were significantly emotionally uplifted. And the children who were nervous and anxious were much calmer and more relaxed. The practice seemed to bring a balance to whatever was needed; it was always a wonderful experience for all of us. Thanks for the free monthly e-newsletter.

Pyramid Poetry

Free The Chi

we

siblings

far apart

as worlds in our

galaxy

peace be

still!

hang

out with

time engage

t’an tien let

light divine

calm and

heal

free

the chih

let it spill

from the center

the soles of

the feet

feel

joy

at tops

of our crown

the bubbling spring

at our heels

let’s sing

loud

— Beverly Miles

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

winds

cleansing

atmosphere

inclusive self

peacefully

rustling

calm

stand

grounded

quiet flow

interruptions

fragmenting

reboot

feel

space

senses

perception

acknowledging 

awareness

presence

thought

free

the mind

past future

uncovering

clarity

oneness

soul

sense

ego

attachment

recognition

detaching

release

self

— Johnnie Lee Marquez