Honoring Justin

Justin says hello and “Please tell everyone I send my love for a good conference.” It is hard to believe how quickly things change. Ever since conferences began in 1985, Justin looked forward to going and he began preparing early. The first one he missed was our first international conference, in Banff, Canada, in 2003. And when Justin was no longer able to attend, he asked Brock to videotape a message from him. Last year Justin let us know that at age 93 it would be too difficult to keep up with answering mail.

Some people feel sad about Justin aging, but please know that Justin is wise; he knew these days would come, and so he left us bountiful gifts. First and foremost is our wonderful discipline of TCC, but of course he’s left us his demonstration of TCC on his DVDs, as well as his writings. I’m sure each person here has felt blessed to have Justin’s writings and to do TCC with him through his DVD. Know those and you will know his teh. And by association, you will know your own inner sincerity; you will have Knowledge of the Supreme Ultimate within.

If we have gotten so much from his writings and media, it is up to us to honor him by sharing it with our students and others. And we do. The ripple in the pond of life begins its journey each time we share TCC. In his booklet, “Evolution Through Chi,” Justin says that TCC is like Zen – it does not rely on words. This is one of our most important lessons. The language of the heart goes beyond words. TCC holds the key that unlocks the heart.

To truly know Justin we must look to his gift of TCC. Here we can always find our connection to him and to each other. Would you please join me in a silent practice of TCC? Antonia, Justin’s appointed Guide of TCC, set the course for this conference; TCC will lead us. Begin this conference by once again experiencing the teh you have come to know through TCC.

Author’s Postscript: Everyone was invited to feel Justin’s presence during the movements, knowing that each time we do TCC, Justin is with us. Many people confirmed feeling this after the practice.