Categories: Conference Presentations & Reflections
Gratitude from a Newlywed
By: Pam Towne Duncan
What a wonderful Conference! The highest intentions and selfless service of the Minnesota TCC Community manifested beautifully. Thank you to every person who contributed to its success, and especially to Sr. Antonia for leading us so graciously through the four days together.
It was extra special for me to introduce my fiancee Ted Duncan to our TCC family at this Conference. Ted & I were deeply moved by being Encircled in Chi by the teachers after the last TCC practice and wrapped in blessing ribbons. This was an extraordinary experience that felt like a sacred ceremony!
It reminded me of the Native American tradition of the tribe gathering around a couple and tying them together in a blanket to signify their union. We felt as though we had been married by our TCC “tribe”! At our wedding in Encinitas, CA on August 13th we draped those ribbons, on which teachers had written their wishes for us, across the front of the church and felt their loving presence once again.
Thank you to all who have welcomed Ted into our TCC community. He has been doing TCC since February. What a joy to do our practice together! He is totally supportive of my work as a Teacher Trainer, which will continue. Together we intend to be of service to T’ai Chi Chih.
Love & Blessings,
– Pam Towne Duncan
Originally appeared in: November 2006