Light at the Top of the Head/Light at the Temple (May 2011)

In October 2000 I traveled to Albuquerque from Seattle on a shoestring budget to meet with Justin Stone and the vibrant T’ai Chi Chih community for the very first time. My intent: to receive accreditation to teach TCC. Although I had taken a beginner’s course back in 1981, I was in truth very much a beginner with many refinements and lessons still in need of. I also lacked confidence in achieving my goal of accreditation.

I practiced with a wonderful Seattle teacher, Linda Robinson, to prepare for my accreditation and, although uncertain of receiving accreditation, was very happy to be on my way to New Mexico to see what I might achieve. I trusted that all was well.

Soon it was my time to lead one movement and stand in front of Justin Stone, the powerful teachers, and other candidates there to acquire accreditation. We did not know which movement we would be asked to lead until the time arrived. My movement was “Light at the Top of the Head/Light at the Temple. I did, with great joy and relief, reach my goal and was accredited to teach TCC. Ever since I have called this particular movement “My Happy Happy Joy Joy Movement.”

May we all be blessed with the light and love of our Vital Force as we gently move through our moments – sharing the joy and peace that grows within us as we practice, remaining anchored in the soles of our feet and in our tan t’ien.