Personal Reflection

I think, I feel… then I know, we are one.

I didn’t think it was okay to show my fear,

I didn’t think it was okay to reveal my weaknesses,

I didn’t think it was okay to make any mistake,

I didn’t think it was okay to tell you that I am afraid,

I didn’t think it was okay to share my feelings,

Or to shed a tear or two.

But

When I feel that you truly care,

When I feel your acceptance and understanding of where I am at,

When I feel your unwavering support,

When I feel your compassion to help me be better,

When I feel your honesty and trust by sharing the deepest,

Then

I know I can trust you with all my heart,

I know I can let my guard down and be open,

I know I can be vulnerable,

I know I can be imperfect.

And I know…

I know I can take a big leap,

While not knowing where or how I may land or fall.

Because I know, I am safe.

I can trust that you will be there to catch me,

To lift me back up, where I can ground my soles.

With that, I know,

I will be more than just okay.

I will be a-okay.

The end of the week doesn’t mark the end of a brief crossing of our paths.

It’s the beginning of another part of our journeys in our lives.

Through Tai Chi Chih,

We will never be on a totally separate path.

For wherever we are,

We share

This one path,

In the teaching of TCC,

With one shared goal of

Bringing joy to others and to ourselves.

We are ONE.