Readers Commentary (December 1993)

How interesting it is to me what was written about Justin’s remarks on teachers’ “underestimating the power of the Chi.” I thought at the time (but didn’t want to say) and have thought many times since then, that it is not the power of the Chi that we underestimate but rather our own power and abilities that we doubt. Practicing T’ai Chi Chih is evolution and therefore life-transforming, there can be no doubt of that. But the changes that occur which affect us on a physical day-to-day level can be overwhelming. As I continue to trust and to pursue whatever is put in front of me, I find myself involved in many creative, worthwhile endeavors. I don’t plan, I just do, and my life is very full. I find I need more time to sit quietly. So, I teach one class at a time, sometimes one student at a time. It may appear that I am moving very slowly but mostly I feel like I am flying! Underestimate the power of the chi? No, I only doubt the strength of the vessel holding it.

– Loretta Shiver
Albuquerque, NM

* * *

The VF gets better every issue. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into it for all of us to benefit.

– Viola Moriarty
Denver, CO

* * *

Are There TCC Situations…..?

Are there situations in which you or your students have creatively applied TCC in circumstances other than practice for practice’s sake? How has it been used in stressful moments, preparation for activities, specific instances of the ‘up’ times in your life or ‘down’ events? Perhaps VFJ readers would find this interesting as well as helpful.

– Vickie Brodie
Burlingame, CA