Young mother healed by TCC practice

By: Catherine Millman

Dear Justin Stone,

I’m writing this letter to let you know how T’ai Chi Chih has made a great impact upon my life. But here’s a little background first.

I am a full time mother of four young children (ages 7 ½ to 2 years). I run our household of six in a traditional fashion and have a wonderful husband who works a great deal outside of the home. For several years I’ve wanted to take Yoga or T’ai Chi for the purpose of relaxation, stress reduction, and time for me. Generally, every year I would become bedridden for a couple of weeks at a time, about six to seven different times throughout the year with some type of illness. It usually included loosing my voice and feeling absolutely miserable.

One can hardly imagine trying to handle small children who have thousands of questions and who love books with no voice to speak with!

About 1 ½ years ago, a T’ai Chi Chih class fit into my schedule and I took advantage of the opportunity. Since taking this class I have been completely compelled and drawn to T’ai Chi Chih. I have never been more healthy in my life! Instead of being sick for close to 100 days in a year and a half, I have only been vaguely sick for about three days. My new calmness and sense of peace has created a new me. I’ve learned to relax, take deep breaths, and practice a few movements during stressful times. It’s a wonderful tool and a tremendous new way of life for me.

I enjoy spreading the word about T’ai Chi Chih and have introduced several people to the form through classes held at the fitness center where I practice. Each day I look forward to practice T’ai Chi Chih and am looking forward to the day where my skills will lead me to become an accredited instructor. . .

Thank you from the depths of my heart for bringing this beautiful form into my life and for touching other lives as well. The more people I speak with, the more amazing benefits and self-realization we are all finding through T’ai Chi Chih.

Sincerely yours,

– Catherine Millman

Originally appeared in: December 2000