The Hidden Gem In TCC
Recently, I suggested that Seijaku (the advanced form of T’ai Chi Chih, as described by Justin Stone) is like a gem hidden within TCC. This analogy appeals to me because of the increased and very rich benefits that often are realized through regular practice of Seijaku, which enhance the benefits of TCC. I understand the word advanced as referring to advanced benefit, more so than a perhaps misconstrued meaning of it being only for TCC experts.
“Of” is the other important word in Justin’s descriptor. Seijaku is as if a gem to be found in the movements of TCC through the application of an added principle – that of “holding fast, and letting go”. In a way, this means that I am not taking full advantage of what TCC has to offer if I deprive myself of Seijaku in doing TCC practice. I believe that once any practitioner is well familiar with, comfortable with and regularly practicing TCC, it behooves them to study Seijaku, discover this hidden gem and receive its riches.
It is said that every human being is born with innate creativities. As we grow up, and the responsibilities of life and cultural conventions are thrust upon us, these innate creative tendencies are often stifled and eventually buried (along with a sense of freedom to express emotions). Several times, I heard Justin teach that Seijaku can help us to rediscover our childlike innate creativity, which is so much of who we can be as thriving human beings.
Specifically, Justin referred to himself becoming inspired from within to discover new harmonizations in his jazz improvisations, and new innovations in his oil painting techniques.
I remember at an informal gathering at a New Jersey conference, when Justin was seated at the piano, asking him if he would play “Deep Purple.” He hesitated, saying that he didn’t know if he could remember it anymore. After a careful, somewhat stilted few bars, the tune came to him as from a well deep inside him, and I was privileged to hear and enjoy harmonizations which were completely new to my ear, yet so beautiful in enhancing that old tune.
Discover the hidden gem in your TCC practice by learning and continuing to practice Seijaku. Remember, “You cannot appease the hunger by reading the menu.”
Pyramid Poems Inspired By Specific Movements
Passing Clouds
the
clouds pass
by slowly
moving peacefully
and then down
towards the
feet
– P.R.
soft
fluid
gently pass
connection with
earth and self
I love
clouds
– Rachel
feel
the clouds
turning waist
gratitude flows
beautiful
sincere
love
– Judy
as
hands pass
feel the air
continuous
energy
motion
zen
– Veronica Fleming
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Carry The Ball To The Side
ah!
the worlds
within are
the world without
no difference
out or
in
– Dora Wiemann
Carry The Ball To The Side
feel
carry
the ball to
the side’s tickling
feeling and
cooling
Chi
– Robert Montes de Oca
Carry The Ball To The Side
I
follow
the form now
not thinking but
feeling each
unfold
joy
– Mary R.
Pulling In The Energy
in
pulling
energy
come join come play
life within
shining
through
– Pauline
Pulling In The Energy
star
alight
infuse us
illuminate
we receive
annoint
alight!
– C.B.
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