Stop The Merry-Go-Round

Does it seem that life is speeding up? It certainly does to me. Does it really matter whether it’s because the earth’s electromagnetic field has risen from a frequency of 7.8 cycles per second (at which it has been vibrating for thousands of years) to 12 cycles per second currently, or because the rotation of the earth is slowing down so time appears to be speeding up, or because we are getting older, or…?

This apparent acceleration of time has an impact on humans on planet earth. Without an antidote it can lead to chronic stress, irritability, anxiety and a whole host of physical symptoms, especially chronic headaches, fatigue and a compromised immune system. Aren’t you glad you know T’ai Chi Chih?

I’m reminded of playing on a steel merry-go-round as a kid. Running alongside it, I would push as hard and fast as I could, then jump on and hang on for dear life as the world swirled around me in a dizzying fashion.

I eventually learned that by crawling into the center of the merry-go-round, I could enjoy the 360-degree view from that still point without getting dizzy or my stomach turning somersaults.

In my everyday life today, TCC practice accomplishes the same thing. After moving like “slow motion as in a dream,” everything slows down and I gain a new, more centered perspective on the daily happenings in life. The endless list of things to do loses its grip. I see what is most important to do and how to take care of myself while accomplishing it.

Those of us who practice TCC have been given a gift much needed in our world. Let’s value it highly, practice it regularly and share it with others who can use an antidote to life’s increasing pace.