Woe-Is-Me? Not.

T’ai Chi Chih has been a blessing and curse lately. In late June 2014 I stepped off a house step and jammed my whole right leg. Luckily I still had a walker and crutches to use. I could not do any TCC since putting weight on my right leg was painful for several months. Finally, through physical therapy, acupuncture and occasional seated TCC, I started using my leg.

The next big bummer: I could not attend the TCC conference in 2014. It was the first one I had missed since 1997. I was going on a glorious weeklong motorcycle/sidecar ride with my husband from Sitka to Prince Rupert to British Columbia.

Yet another bummer: I signed up for the New Mexico Pecos Retreat in late September, but there was no way I could stand on leg for two-plus days, so I had to cancel.

More bummers: Canceling Seijaku practice with others and not getting to a first Saturday of month TCC practice in Sitka.

Good news: Finally, through TCC practice and the passage of time, I can stand longer and at least do a full Seijaku practice and Saturday TCC with all the others. And after more time, I’ve been able to do full TCC practice most days.

A-ha moment: this is not a woe-is-me story. I take responsibility for all of my actions and reactions. This is being mindful of each moment and being grateful for all that is happening.