Lake County IL teachers celebrate World Tai Chi Chih Day

About 25 teachers and experienced students gathered on November 20th to celebrate World TCC day. Two teachers traveled quite a distance to be with us. This is always a welcome treat. We have appreciated their efforts to be with us and share the TCC vision. Whenever two or more gather the energy flow always seems so much stronger.

We began the celebration with Lake County teachers reviewing move principles. Bobbie Weichman and Nancy Lecraw led the workshop on forward and backward moves. Lisa Jacobs and Andrea Skillman continued the side moves. Donna McElhose completed the workshop with up and down moves. Special attention was placed on weight shift and rotation of the tan tien. All participants then proceeded with a full practice under Lisa Jacob’s lead. For a new teacher, Lisa was calm and maintained an even pace. We emulated her charismatic TCC beauty. Many of the students commented on how beautiful she was to watch and follow.

After our practice, Nancy Lecraw demonstrated how to make origami paper cranes. These cranes were then placed on a stick with beads to embrace the theme of the day, which was peace. Some of us found this a difficult project. We found the added ability to focus and concentrate after practice to be helpful.

Lunch was served and then all sang happy birthday to Justin and all signed many birthday cards that were sent to him. Here are some of the comments by participants of our day.

“Wonderful friendships, helpful instruction, glorious practice.”

– Robert Buss, teacher

“It was wonderful to meet fellow class members and even an old friend. I need to do TCC with other people from time to time to catch my errors and refine the process.”

– Wally Juravic

“My first meeting… I felt very welcome, and loved the flow of movement and love.”

– Kathy Brown, student of Diane Durkin

“Contributing to Global Unity by coming together under the universal practice of TCC was a true day of joy. Thank you to the teacher/organizers for this special event.”

– Jan Kirch

“Dear Justin Stone, wishing you many happy returns of the day and 100 years of life. Thank you for developing TCC into an enjoyable form of art, grace and peace. Your teachers are enthusiastic and are carrying on the work you started. It brings enrichment to my life.”

– Arlene Ellis

“This was my first experience with World TCC celebration. Feeling the energy circulating in our room, I could only imagine the collective energy generated by all the celebration today on the planet. These few hours were an oasis of peace and fun.”

– Karen Steil

“Whenever people can meet in peace, it is most worthwhile.”

– Helen Fegut, student of Donna McElhose

“With a spirit of gratitude, mindful of the need for peace in our broken world, our practice reflected the hope and unity that we seek. Thank you, Justin, for the opportunity to gather in your honor to celebrate your birth and life and the continuous births that we experience with each TCC practice. Continue to lead us all in growth, in wisdom, age and grace.”

– Diane Welsh Durkin, teacher

With comments life these, may the teachers of TCC never forget the impact they may be having on their students and on world peace as a whole. This practice is very worthwhile to maintain, support and spread amongst humanity. PEACE to ALL.