Sisters United

Over the past year, I have invited many Sisters, age 80 to 93, to practice T’ai Chi Chih with me at our Motherhouse. Their comments about practice include:

“When I’m uptight or anxious about something, TCC calms me down. It makes me very aware how important breathing is to our bodies.” – Sr. Ruth Breig

“TCC helps me tune into a rhythm of life, attune to the flow of Nature in a breeze, to feel the flowing of natural movements throughout the day’s activities.” – Sr. Helen Eckstein

“TCC is a prayerful way of focusing on God, uniting me with all creation. It gives me inner peace and outer composure.” – Sr. Irene Hoff

“Why have I continued with an almost-daily TCC practice for more than 10 years? My arthritic joints are eased, and it keeps me alert and balanced. These gentle movements are ideal for older people who can no longer do strenuous exercises. Try it, you might like it.” – Sr. Consolata Kuhn

“Daily use of the principles and the awareness of body/soul/spirit helps me move from being a wooden soldier to being more like Raggedy Ann. My self-image is more in tune with Earth movements. I respond to, rather than force the Energy.” – Sr. Claver Ehren