How Have I Changed As A Result Of This Week?

I began the week with the intention of deepening my practice to better prepare for teaching T’ai Chi Chih. On the second day, my intention was to be open and receptive to the teachings from students and teachers, to allow my body to feel each movement and to let go.

The community of learners was welcoming, supportive and full of loving Chi. It felt special to be part of this evolving process. I loved bonding with other students – we quickly became a united team interested in helping each other learn the movements. We felt safe enough to reveal our weaknesses and concerns about “not getting it – in awe of the patience and care we took with and for each other.

I began to appreciate that how to move is more important than what you move. Do I have the heart to teach? Be aware: Take TCC seriously rather than self. We students began to create our own laughing therapy – howling at each other’s jokes and wit. What a hoot. We needed this outlet because the day’s activities were challenging and sessions were intense. But the growing, changing, moving, loving Chi was always there in our community to inspire us to going deeper.

On the third and fourth days, my intention was to create the space to receive the lessons and to focus positively on how to present TCC. What would be the essence of my presentation and how would I connect with my audience? I wanted to express my joy of discovering TCC through softness, gratitude and sharing it for the gift that it is.

I was impressed by each student’s presentation and how each personality flowed with sincerity and engagement. What a joyous relief to have the presentation part completed. Our student team rejoiced and celebrated with such laughter and happiness for each other.

After my presentation I felt the relationship between activating, balancing and circulating the Chi with my own sense of achieve, balance and commit. Now at the end of week, I feel confident enough in who I am in the moment to do my best in opening to deeper insights in the TCC journey. It’s okay that I not know everything I think I need to know to begin to teach. As long as I stay grounded in my foundation, be gentle with self and others, and express my love of TCC, it’s going to be an enriching experience. Each of us has transformed into a lotus flower each time we come into TCC practice. Thank you Justin Stone and the Cosmic Rhythm.