Following Teh Into The Cosmic Rhythm

As teachers of T’ai Chi Chih we have a tremendous responsibility to complete and carry on Justin Stone’s vision. He believed and taught that a daily practice of TCC – when practiced with integrity and sincerity – could and would raise our individual vibration and increase the speed of our personal evolution. Perhaps, it could even speed the evolution for all humanity. This is a pretty tall order.

When I became a TCC teacher, I was very surprised by the idea that no continuing education was required for teachers. This seemed inappropriate to me. How could an organization aspire to the highest standards without some guidelines and rules? What was Justin thinking?

As I have grown as a teacher, I have come to learn that instead of rules, Justin gave us his teachings and his example. And, I have found, if we follow these guidelines we will not lose our way. Are the guidelines hard to follow? No, however, like TCC they are simple but not easy. The only way to become and to remain an inspired and competent teacher (or serious student) is by staying in touch with our own inner sincerity – our teh – in whatever way it calls to us. This means practicing TCC with integrity, with focused attention and to never practice carelessly. As Justin always reminds us, if we want to receive the desired results, we must practice daily. This daily practice allows us to come into rhythm with the cosmic rhythm – not only when we are doing TCC but also in every precious moment of our lives.

TCC keeps us grounded and present. It keeps us in the moment and it brings clarity. Each time I go to a weekend workshop, retreat, conference or community TCC practice with others I am amazed by the quiet attunement that is created as we practice together. I believe we step into the cosmic rhythm (as Justin called it). From here we truly feel and experience the present moment and we are one with the flow of life. Just like the seasons and the movements of the sun and the moon, we too flow with circularity, yinning and yanging. There is an effortlessness to life. There is such joy – joy through movement.

In gratitude I express my “thank you” to Justin and to all the teachers who are carrying forward the teachings with such integrity and who are keeping the inner teh shining brightly. Rules really are not necessary in this community and seeing this gives me hope for all humanity.

Pyramid Poems On Silence

our

silence

awakens

thoughts ideas

we cannot

ignore

growth

– Sandy R.

night

is quiet

morning still

daytime awake

afternoon

merges to

dusk

– Eliza Fulton

now

listen

one can hear

everything, so

listen to

inner

voice

– Judy

ah

silence

peace and calm

depth of Being

peacefulness

within

all

– Leya

still

silence

cavernous

beauty vibrant

truth seeking

itself

found