Kudos

Return to the Circle was my first T’ai Chi Chih conference and it left me with a feeling of joy and tranquility, and most of all with a grateful heart for all who organized the event; for the speakers; for Sandy, Pam and Daniel for their willingness to give so much of themselves traveling around the country throughout the year; for KG keeping the website and Vital Force operational; and for my fellow teachers, who share their wisdom and extend support and kindness in so many ways.

When I saw that Minnesota was hosting, I was knew that I would do my best to be there. I had attended an Intensive and Accreditation Course in Minnesota, and I was excited to reconnect with my friends who held a special place in my heart for many reasons. I kept checking the list of attendees to see which classmates had signed up, smiling each time another was added to the list. I saw familiar names from Vital Force articles and from the Facebook pages that I was happy to meet in person – and many unfamiliar names that I hoped to call friends by the end.

The interactions, connections, stories, wisdom and kindnesses that fellow teachers showed were the best benefits of attending. Each person I spoke with left me with a gem or insight to take home. My favorite parts were the silent group practices held twice daily. The energy was palpable and the room filled with serenity in the midst of our activity. I was happy to hear that we raised more than $7,000 for the scholarship fund through the extremely entertaining auction, silent auction and raffle.

From my perspective, the event was perfect. The attention to detail was incredible, the presentations were interesting and informative, the breakout sessions were fun and insightful, and the entertainment superb. I came home having made new friends and wanting to attend another event. Kudos to Minnesota.