Teacher acknowledges role of prajna

It was with great joy and gratitude that I attended my second TCC Teacher’s conference. I came with no agenda or expectations, except to ∗be∗ with the community of teachers. As I experienced the ongoing discussions regarding teacher trainings, I watched our group go through an extensive process instead of having a decision just handed to us by Ed. There was vigorous conversation, some emotional, from many points of view. All who wanted to speak had the opportunity. Justin’s voice was also heard via letter and video. Many concerns were expressed, and solutions and possibilities were offered.

It seemed as though many teachers struggled that we, as a community, were having such a spirited and lengthy discussion. I don’t think the dialogue is done yet. I am convinced that the TCC community is exactly where it is supposed to be.

There are some spiritual applications to our process as well as a direct reflection into our TCC individual practice. In this discussion of change, there has been tension, and resistance to change. There has been pain. In my TCC practice, as I encounter areas of tension, I have learned to soften and let go of the resistance. I allow the chi to gently bring me into balance. The Chi never forces its way, just like I don’t see Ed or Justin forcing a decision upon the teaching community. Instead there is a gentle process of discussion. It is effortless, if we allow it to be.

I am part of another group that has no organization. That group also has no leader, except for the wisdom that comes as the collective wisdom of the community, a group consensus. No one person has the answer, but the community prajna has the answer. There is within us That Which Knows, Justin reminds us. I have confidence that Justin knew, and continues to know, what he was doing in selecting Ed Altman as the Head of our community. I am certain when the time is right (whenever that is) a direct reflection of our community prajna will be evident and that Ed will reiterate that choice for our community.

That which blocks our prajna is our habit energies, the way we think it “should be”. I believe we need to “Let Go” of our ingrained ideas and old ways of doing things. Let’s let go of the personalities, and focus on the spiritual principles involved. The unity of our community is vital to its survival, and ultimately it’s growth since we are all interconnected. Let’s bring our community into harmony and a graceful conclusion of this process.

The journey is the destination,

– Barbara Lippert
Camarillo, California