Teacher Letter: Katy Buss

By: Katy

El Paso, TX

For just over two years I have practiced TCC regularly and enjoyed it. In so many ways I have benefitted, even in my sense of humor. It is not difficult for me to imagine “Mr. T’ai Chi” (with a long white beard) sitting at his desk, making a list of all my ailments, disorders, problems, etc., that practice of TCC will mend.

The fact is that in the two years he hasn’t “fixed” two very bothersome problems.

Honestly, there is a part of me that is frustrated. BUT there is also a lesson I am being forced to learn, a lesson that comes hard to me. The most control that I have is to practice T’ai Chi Chih, or not. The rest is not up to me no matter how hard I plan, scheme, or wish. In the long run I know it is better that way.

Right now, just keep practicing.

With love and best wishes.

– Katy (Kay Myrna Buss)
El Paso, TX

Originally appeared in: Fall 1988