Readers Commentary (June 1997)

I’ve recently spiral-bound my Vital Force copies by year. Currently I’m re-reading 1996 issues, marking paragraphs and poems to incorporate into my classes. How wonderful to share other teachers’ experiences, reflect on the deeper meanings of TCC practice, with Justin, Steve, and others, experience the last Teachers’ Conference vicariously. Thanks to all who make this journal possible.

– Jackie Kingsbury
Zephryhills, FL

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Thanks for promptly getting The Vital Force to me. I have devoured the December and March issues – good nourishment as I prepare for my Teacher Training sessions at Mahwah, NJ in July.

The growth and evolution of T’ai Chi Chih is a solid and lofty goal. Thanks for your great part in this endeavor. Sincerely,

– Margaret O’Connor
Wayne, NJ

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I truly enjoy reading all the interesting articles presented in it. I enjoy reading about and learning from other teachers in The Vital Force. Thank you, keep up the good job.

– Ana E. Federspiel
Cincinnati, OH

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I do appreciate all you do and are for TCC and The Vital Force. TCC continues to be special in my life. Its is such a joy to teach it to others! Some day I hope to take the Seijaku Accreditation Course.

I’m going to Ireland to be a full-time caregiver for my father. I may be able to teach TCC in Galway while I am there. With love and chi,

– Mary Griffin, O.S.F.
Prospect Park, PA

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What timing on the ‘seated’ TCC! Last week I took an herb class, and I met a man I used to work with at the Post Office taking the same class. He quit working at the Post Office about 5 years ago because his Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was getting the better of him. He’s in a motorized chair now, and said that he was fed up with traditional medicine and was looking for alternatives. I mentioned TCC to him and sent him some information via e-mail.

I asked Christeen [McLain-Hoperdahl, with whom I teach weekly] if she had [any] success with MS students, and she had, and recommended group practice (to get the group energy). She told me that Joe Apt, the teacher that was at [my] certification (May 1995) had MS in remission. I called Joe and asked permission to give his phone number to the man with MS. …

I think more discussion on ‘seated’ TCC would be valuable, such as what do you do with the feet? If the upper body is all that is mobile, does one and can one still concentrate on the soles of the feet? If there is no yinning and yanging of the legs, is it still effective?

– Mike Wavra
Fargo, ND