Snippets

Little Wisdoms for Empowerment

collected for your enjoyment by Richard Brier, Tiburon, CA

Be still and know.

To a still mind, the universe surrenders.

Breathe long, live long.

Balanced and abundant, chi is the key to a long and healthy life.

Circulation is health, stagnation is ill-health.

The chi is spontaneous wisdom.

T’ai Chi [Chih] is for entering paradise here and now.

Remember that T’ai Chi Chih is Joy Through Movement.

Focus on the joy of life, the miracle of existence.

Breathe in fresh chi, when exhaling relax and let go.

Breathe in joy, breathe out peace.

Breath is slow, even and smooth just like the movements.

Attitude is everything and joy is the greatest of all healers.

Have soft eyes, a calm mind and a happy heart.

Imagine every cell in the body filled with radiant, life-giving chi.

Chi is the vital energy, the animating principle.

Allow the movements to happen with effortless effort.

Witness your natural grace and let yourself be amazed.

It’s all about attention and flowing softly.

Practice with an inner smile. Remember that joy is our true home.

Gratitude is the best attitude.

Practice is the best teacher.

Be still like a mountain, move like a great river. This is the essence of T’ai Chi.

The primary purpose of T’ai Chi [Chih] is rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit.

Give yourself permission to feel wonderful.

Say, “I am grateful, I give thanks” three times sincerely each morning and you will be happy.

Know yourself and also be free of yourself.

Good cheer is the best medicine.

Smile gently at the daily fortunes and misfortunes.

Know eternity while living in time.

Have a delicious attitude toward life’s endless changes. Let go and walk on.

Pray for more wisdom, more patience, more love, more understanding. This alone is true prayer and has rich results.