Teacher’s doubts assuaged by sign

I am always looking for signs that I am on the right path. I usually miss the sign until I find time to reflect. But, today, I couldn’t miss the sign. A couple of days ago while getting ready to do my practice, I began to doubt whether I should continue to teach.

Since Accreditation in October, I have had two classes complete the course. My first class was a completely free class I offered to any employee of our company. The second class still welcomed Company employees but also included other regular students. Out of the six people in the original class, four continue to practice and have asked to attend the next class. Out of the six people in the second class, two practice regularly and wanted to return to the next class. I began to wonder if it was worth my time. I do know, though, that teaching is always a further opportunity for me to practice the T’ai Chi [Chih] I love.

I certainly am glad I am not relying on teaching for my income at this time. But, probably because I do have a full time career, I don’t have time to promote my classes either. You see, I was in a quandry.

So two days ago, I put a thought out to the Universe and asked if I should continue to offer classes or just let it go.

Today, I had a knock at my office door. Three people from the first class presented me with a lovely plaque, with engraved name plate saying:

T’ai Chi Chih!
Roseann Heinrich
Accredited Instructor
First Class
2000

There is a picture of the first six people that was taken with one of the students’ cameras the first night of class. I believe this is my answer. I believe the Chi moves in ever so many different ways. I will continue to offer classes and be grateful that right now I have another income so that I can enjoy teaching T’ai Chi Chih!