Minnesota Magic

Dear Judy, Deb and the entire Minnesota team: You all are to be commended for a superb presentation of the 28th annual conference. It excelled all expectations.

First, I want to say that no plans would have materialized like they did without the underpinnings of each teacher’s personal TCC practice. Thank you to each team member for going deeper into the form individually so that all of us could watch the conference manifest in real time with a banquet of lovingly-planned events.

Some highlights included:

• Antonia’s address and effortless leadership and support to all;

• Teacher trainers who give so unselfishly all year;

• Hospitality and friendship that was extended to each person;

• An intimate and beautiful tea ceremony to welcome and unify us;

• Judy George’s soft voice at the beginning of each day, reminding us of why we are there, setting the intention with whisperings to let go, ground, be at peace and oneness;

• The flow of the schedule from early morning practice through meals and the evening program;

• The simplicity of the program booklet and listings;

• Excellent breakout sessions and attention to personal growth;

• The focus on Seijaku for everyone and receiving the gift from Justin once again;

• Social media presentation by KG, who explained every nuance with patience and support.

There was so much more: the labyrinth, vendor products, universal dances, other presentations and spontaneous sharing. I met many wonderful new teachers and renewed acquaintances with former colleagues, creating a sense of continuity and deepening of TCC.

In so many indescribable ways, we all have changed over the years, become softer, become more inner-directed, more patient, more joyful, more whole. The work of the vital force is beautiful to witness.

Attending the conference is not just about learning teaching techniques or seeing old friends. It is about connecting back to your original intent in learning TCC, of connecting energetically with Justin and with being in community with all who come. No matter how much planning is done, the final success of the conference happens in some magical way by those who show up, open up and feel the “joy thru movement.”

My TCC classes have begun again. The students want to know what happened at the conference. I tell them that, “TCC is alive and well. In every place it is being taught and practiced. You are part of this success when you practice each day.”