Connections: Attentiveness. Experiencing. Knowing.

The conference was an incredible experience of oneness with all, the reality that the Chi leads us into. In each presentation, discussion, and practice, I experienced a deepening connection and knowing further deepening awaits.

Connecting with the Tan T’ien (presentation by Carmen Brocklehurst)

Through the traumas in life, we disconnect. T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) gives us the pathway to restoring our original oneness/Oneness; being connected within our own being, with all that is, with the Source. Carmen shared her experience of using the breath to slip behind/under the separating veil. How do I slip past the separation? How do I experience the moment? How do I enter joy?

Making Space for the Other (presentation by Jungmin Lee, Tea Ceremony)

Attentiveness. Preparation of the teapot, of the teacups. Being in the moment. The spaciousness of time. Setting a cup for the one whom the Chi might send. Welcoming and being with the one sent – no expectations. Entering into the receiving. Experiencing. Knowing the joy. In what way am I making space?

Reaching Out to the Under-Served (presentation by Sue Kenney, George Manning, Anita Vestal)

TCC provides a healing pathway, moments of peace and joy along the journey. It is so beneficial for those of us who have experienced trauma, persons with mental health issues, veterans, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, trafficked people, asylum seekers, people of color, marginalized people. How do I open my eyes, explore, reach out?