It Was the Best of Times

From Alaska, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, USA, and soon Thailand, wonderful T’ai Chi Chih teachers came from everywhere to share the Chi at our 10th Annual Teachers’ Conference held in Denver, CO, and when T’ai Chi Chih teachers get together the feeling is truly one of expansive enthusiasm and joy.

The Conference was at Regis University campus where we had a large meeting room, which we filled. This was the biggest Conference ever, about 130, teachers. The special efforts of Pat Hill and Bryan James, the coordinators of the Conference, were seen and felt everywhere. We were greeted at the airport with a smile, a hug and personal help in getting to the campus. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. We found when we reached the campus that our name tags and rooms were ready and waiting. Laughter and “it is so good to see you” rang out from every hall. There were no strangers, only a family happy to be together again.

Each session was full of a wonderful flow–Lia was the perfect Mistress of Ceremonies, she added the right blend of keeping us on track, and the light touch with her humor. Justin, later in his talk, called this flow “Cosmic Rhythm.” The person you needed to talk to, magically appeared at the dining table. The roommate chosen for you was just the right one. On arriving late and hungry the first night, food seemed to appear from out of no where, and everything seemed to understand its relationship to everything else. Harmony was everywhere, and we were truly able to experience Cosmic Rhythm.

Festivity Night was the best ever, with laughter and appreciation shared by everyone. The evening ended with a special candlelight ceremony, led by Sr. Antonia Cooper from New Jersey. It was a time of knowing that the small self we relate to is very much connected to the larger picture and that each participant is an important part of the puzzle (or is that joyous life).

We left as we came, companioned by our family in Denver – our hearts overflowing with the joyous life we experienced. Many thanks to Denver and to all the wonderful teachers who made our visit, and the Conference a GREAT experience.

Love and Share The Chi.