Categories: Teacher Experiences & Reflections
Letter from New Publisher
By: Liz Salada
Dear Vital Force Readers,
T’ai Chi Chih evokes for me a spirited-living–one of conscious action. My outlook continues to be challenged toward increasing my clarity, commitment, and sense of purposeful service.
At this time, it is a natural option for me to consider how to support and contribute to the growing awareness of T’ai Chi Chih. Connecting with the harmonizing influence has over time expressed a gathering of many new awarenesses. Insights of varying intent and influence have arisen for positive application to myself and others.
Continually deepening my commitment is vital. I’ve found self-facing with compassion and without self-clinging, is a real discipline for me to gauge. It seems the task must be faced though, as dharma describes, in order to allow a further evolution.
Remembering that T’ai Chi Chih is Karma Yoga, that of “selfless action”, just makes sense. What better way than “knowing by doing?”
This movement form: T’ai Chi Chih; and formless-idea: Ultimate Reality are much more comprehensive than my basic understanding, yet seemingly complementary and complete in the experience.
So, I gratefully join you and willingly affirm the vital force for peace.
In love and service,
– Liz Salada
New Publisher for The Vital Force
Topics: Deepening Practice, Personal Stories, Vital Force Journal, Volunteering and Service, Zen and Buddhism
Originally appeared in: Spring 1991
