My T’ai Chi Chih Journey

I started to learn T’ai Chi Chih in 1977 in my own town from Katherine S. When Mr. Reggie K. asked my mother to teach him the Chinese style of T’ai Chi, I suggested he go to learn T’ai Chi Chih from Arabella J. with me in the same class. After he [became accredited] to be a teacher, he gave me a a reference to get into Susan P.’s class in San diego in 1993. Since then, I have changed to teach and share the very good American style T’ai Chi Chih in the community.

This summer is the first time I joined the conference. Because I am a slow learner, I gave almost every minute I had to receive the information on movement. The schedule was perfect to have more time for practice. I was lucky to have some of my movements corrected by Mr. Stone, Mr. And Mrs. Ed A., Carmen B., Corine R., Pam T., Sandy McAlister, Barbara R., Jim L., Jean K., Margaret M., Theda G., and Patricia H. I learned much about “Ching” movement and philosophy of emptiness and fullness from Mr. Stone’s lecture.

In the harp concert by Joel A., the melody and solo were so healing to my soul. It filled in the spot I have been missing in the past thirty years in my mind. I suddenly felt relieved at that moment that I am not missing home any more because the home is in the inside of my heart. America’s freedom and wealth will continue to decorate my home inside of me. I enjoyed everyone’s kindness and friendship. A special thank you to Timothy S. and all of those who helped make the conference a success.