Follow Your Bliss

During T’ai Chi Chih practice, I’ve been feeling a large amount of joy. At Carmen Brocklehurst’s retreat I learned how to move more correctly, so as not to block the flow of the Chi. I had been bending my elbows in Rocking Motion, but by straightening my arms, I could feel much more Chi. Since then, practice has become more joyous. I pay attention much more closely to the flow during all the movements.

Others have spoken of joy, even rapture and ecstasy in their spiritual practice. Sri Ramakrishna speaks of tremendous ecstasy as he describes his relationship with God. The amazing book, Sri Ramakrishna, A Prophet For the New Age by Richard Schiffman, sits on Justin’s bookcase. Sri Ramakrishna has the wonder of a child and lives in bliss. We know TCC is joyous; now I’m beginning to experience more completely that joy. Sri Ramakrishna also speaks of the importance of a teacher who can point to the path. Reading about his bliss has helped me discover more bliss in my practice and throughout the day. The most important thing I do each day is my TCC practice and my sitting meditation. Realizing this I’m motivated to practice and experience the bliss.

Pyramid Poems

sigh

retreat

•not a chance

in the moment

tan t’ien

in peace

sigh

– Sue Bee & Mollie Theel

cold

quiet

what to do

anticipate

open mind

practice

joy

– Sue Bee & Mollie Theel

ground

move soft

tan t’ien

polarity

awareness

circle

Chi

– Sue Bee & Mollie Theel

Chi

gently

gathering

rocking motion

to and fro

ebb and

flow

– Bill Moore

palms

closing

opening

bird flaps its wings

centering

balanced

Chi

– Bill Moore