Removing Roadblocks On The Way To Success

It’s been a treasure working with the wonderful people of Atlanta, Georgia, who want to learn more about T’ai Chi Chih. Sheryl Adair made the impossible possible – through phone calls encouraging her students and other teachers to attend. She also sent emails to those within driving range, opening the way for sharing the Chi to a wider range of people. This work was done in the middle of an unusually busy schedule. TCC is our way of finding solutions to life’s challenges.

The meeting time for some (starting on a Monday) was not convenient. There were several reasons not to attend the workshop – work, appointments, a touch of the flu, an unexpected funeral, no one to watch the children, and the distance. But these challenges made way for a higher purpose: the growing of TCC. Sixteen eager friends came together, many for a second time. (We’d had another workshop last year.)

Justin has often said that he is not too impressed with a beginning student’s excitement about TCC. He often finds that this kind of excitement is usually short lived. Those committed to growing their TCC practice for many years that is impressive. Justin’s encouragement to us is, “Do TCC practice on the days you feel like it, and on the days you don’t feel like it.” This is not always easy to do, but this is what being committed means. Remember, energy (Chi) follows attention. Love made manifest is always a worthy goal.

When the statement “T’ai Chi Chih has changed my life” is made, it is not taken lightly. And students and teachers step up to the challenge. For this reason we go beyond our roadblocks to attend classes, workshops, retreats, conferences and other gatherings. We touch a depth that reminds us of how serious and important TCC is in our lives. TCC came into to this world (thank you, Justin) to be of service, and to teach us a higher way to encounter life. We are all blessed when we remember how to love and share the Chi.