Journey to the heart of TCC

What an experience coming from a tiny T’ai Chi Chih community in Georgia to Albuquerque—straight into the heart of TCC, literally surrounded by Sandy, Pam, Sister Antonia, Carmen and Justin himself. WOW. Plus so many competent, caring teacher-auditors to lend a hand and words of encouragement, often well into the night.

At the beginning of the week I felt like the caterpillar who thought the cocoon was “the end of the world,” and much to my delight I came out a butterfly after all. My cup was empty and started filling back up with a richer understanding of T’ai Chi Chih.

The class of November 2004 bonded tightly during our week together. Emotions rose to the surface and feelings ranged from exhilaration to exhaustion. Our stories of how we found TCC or how it found us were varied and moving. I know each candidate left with something quite special. For me, it was a deeper understanding, appreciation and love for T’ai Chi Chih and a desire to teach it with great enthusiasm and integrity.