My Journey (August 2012)

I have been on a spiritual quest since 2008, when I was ejected from corporate America. I am an apprentice in Healing Touch, working on my certification, enrolled in a spiritual studies degree program and studying T’ai Chi Chih. And I recently completed a professional life coaching certification program. All these outlets have been pivotal in my spiritual development at this time. My intention is to become an accredited TCC teacher.

At a recent TCC group practice, we were challenged to identify the next point of focus in our practice. I realized it was to feel the tan t’ien as the center of my movements. Of course the practice of TCC is a journey that begins with learning the 19 movements and one pose. As one refines the movements and applies the foundations of movement, a good deal of focus is still within our minds. The time has come for me to get out of my head and into my body.

Once the focus turns to the body, it becomes more evident that the tan t’ien is the center of all movement. My primary focus is now turning my awareness to the tan t’ien and feeling the practice flowing from this center. Although my movements still require refining, I know this new focus will bring greater physical, mental and spiritual benefits, as well as greater ease in doing the movements themselves. I can’t wait to see it.