Trust (May 2014)

Practicing with awareness has helped me to learn to physically “let go” into my feet and lower body, and trust the whole body. This gives greater confidence, mobility and enjoyment in all movement.

I wrote down the words of Julia Mancuso, when she was interviewed, just after an incredible downhill ski run, at the 2014 Olympics. The TV announcer asked, “Julia, what does it feel like when you’re doing such an incredible run?” Exhilarated, Julia responded, “There’s such freedom in my hips! I feel grounded in my feet and lower body. This gives freedom of movement in my hips and whole body.” Hearing her words, I thought I was in a T’ai Chi Chih class.

Without thinking or trying, I’ve sensed TCC principles in play while walking, doing laundry, swimming, getting out of a car, and all types of movement. Letting go of stress-induced habits of movement, and being, is truly a gift.